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Our Vision and Philosophy

Our Vision is:

Women of the Hunter will have the best possible physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual wellbeing.

The services delivered by the Hunter Women's Centre, and its guiding philosophy have been shaped by the women’s movement, the women’s health movement and continue to be informed by what women are saying today.

The Centre puts feminist ideals of equality, respect, participation and having a women-focus into practice with staff members and the women who attend the centre.

Although the Hunter Women’s Centre provides services within an evolving feminist philosophy women do not need to identify themselves as a feminist to be welcome at the Hunter Women’s Centre or to find benefit in our services.

Some of the Centre’s guiding principles that affect all of our work include:

Recognition of the impact of social, environmental, economic, physical, emotional and cultural factors on a woman’s health and well being.
Acknowledging the various and changing roles and responsibilities of a woman throughout her life.
Valuing women’s own knowledge and skills and their right to make informed decisions about their health.
Recognition of the importance of maintaining health and well being by focussing on preventative practices.
Actively encouraging the empowerment of women in both the personal and social aspects of their lives.
Recognising and challenging the effects of sex-role stereotyping and gender discrimination on women’s health and well being.

A safe and supportive environment for women