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OUR VALUES

DIGNITY

We take a person-centered, strengths-based approach to empower women of non-English speaking backgrounds to speak, act, and choose with enhanced knowledge and confidence. We uphold the rights of all women to have dignity, choice, and independence in their lives.

RESPECT

We operate on the principles of anti-discrimination and respect. We strive towards equalit y and equit y for culturally and linguistically diverse women by :

  • Respecting your views and choices
  • Fighting for our rights
  • Challenging stereotypes seen in the mass media or other sectors of the community

SAFETY

Women’s safety is our priority. We have an inclusive environment which is free from violence and harassment. We provide culturally safe and culturally appropriate services to immigrant and refugee women.
In all aspects of our work, we strive to ensure the rights and privacy of service users are upheld.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

We do what we can to break down the barriers for immigrant and refugee women which prevent them from participating fully in our Australian society.

Immigrant Women’s Speakout Association (IWSA) acknowledges the Barramattagal People of the lands on which we work and operate. We pay our respects and celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal peoples and their ongoing cultures and connections to the lands and waters of NSW.