Help! - for women in Darwin and Northern Territory

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Women - sources of help in Darwin and Northern Territory

• Alternatives to Violence Project  The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) is a network of independent not-for-profit grass-roots volunteer groups offering experiential workshops on creative conflict transformation in prisons, schools, and the wider community
   
• Australian Women's Health Network - acts as an advocate, lobbyist and information centre for Australian women and their health.
      
• Capers Bookstore - Specialising in books on pregnancy and birth, fertility issues, midwifery, breastfeeding, parenting and grief; and teaching resources for midwifery and childbirth education. 
   
• Domestic Violence Resource Centre
   
• DHCS - Northern Territory government site outlining plans and programs for women's health.
   
• Government Services for Women  - The Women's Portal is an online directory of all three levels of government information and services for women.
     
• Let's Face It  - Based on the film The Man Who Stole My Mother's Face, deals with issues surrounding sexual assault.
   
• Maternity Coalition Inc  - An umbrella organisation to bring together support groups and individuals for effective lobbying, information sharing, networking and support in maternity services.
   
• mothersgroup.com.au  - National online site for mothers groups
   
• NT Anti-Discrimination Commission  - can help if you've been discriminated against in employment, education and many other areas.
   
• Relationships Australia  - Provides a range of relationship support services.
   
• When Love Hurts  - A guide on love, respect and abuse in relationships
   
• Women's Centre for Health Matters  - Offers services to support women in their pursuit of health and wellbeing.
   
• Women's Network Northern Territory - a site committed to supporting and developing the personal, professional and public profile of women in the Northern Territory
    

Other sites of Interest

• BCL Womens' Interest Groups
• Hospitals and health information
   
• Bad Backs has articles, discussion forums and a range of traditional & alternative back care products to help relieve injury or chronic pain conditions and help healing. They also have preventative products, pain relief and support products.

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