Woman Eternal (WE)
Hope is never lost.
This is the Lords doing and it's wonderful in our eyes- Psalms 118:23
Community CARE WORKERS
At Woman Eternal, we understand that HEALTH LITERACY AND ADVOCACY is an important determinant of health.
Most of the pregnant women accessing our program, face difficulties in accessing healthcare, some of the major issues include understanding the clinic processes as well as information given at the hospital, they also experience difficulties expressing themselves to health professionals during hospital visits.
Our COMMUNITY CARE WORKERS, play important roles they,
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assist with communicating with health professionals, during hospital visits.
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explain basic medication processes, such as frequency of taking medication.
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go through the maternal handbook issued at the hospitals, and help the women understand the information in it.
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are a bridge to accessing health literature and information in a timely and meaningful manner.
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explain simple procedures such as going for scans and lab test.
Our community health advocates also organise nutrition, sexual and reproductive health sessions, which are open to the wider community.
Lea Mama Outreach
‘Lea Mama’ is Swahili for 'Care for Mums'.
Through the Lea Mama Outreach, vulnerable pregnant women and newborns receive Pre- and Post-Natal support.
Every woman is paired with a Welfare Support Person, to accompany them to hospital appointments, home visitation for welfare checks among other activities.
Women are reassured, on hygiene matters, both pre- and post-natal. They are also advised and encouraged to take part, whenever possible, in planning nutritionally balanced meals.
Drop-in-Centre
Woman Eternal recently opened its first Drop-in-center to facilitate our pre- and post- natal support.
Women have full access to the services offered at the center, such as shower, wash area and prepared meals.
It is also an opportunity for them to have a chat and a cup of tea.
The center is a place of rest and includes a small play area for babies.
The center is also used for information sessions on reproductive health, sexually transmitted diseases prevention, motivational talks on personal growth and ambitions.
WE Mentor
At Woman Eternal, we cherish life experiences because it is what has made us who we are.
It is with this understanding that we offer opportunity and encouragement to women who are accessing Lea mama program to stay on as program helpers, through our WE Mentor initiative.
All Lea mama program Helpers receive In-house Training and Mentoring from women who have successfully accessed our program and services.
Therefore, the women who end up volunteering at the center understand the needs of the women walking through the door.
WE Fund
Donation are Tax Deductible
All Woman Eternal programs and initiatives are funded through our donors and partners.
Donating Opportunities
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ETERNAL TEN- Be part of the 10 donors supporting 10 vulnerable pregnant women, for a period of 10 months . (For more information please contact our Team below)
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One- off- donations
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Recurring donations
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Hosting fundraising events. Please contact us if you want to host an event.
Woman Eternal hopes to accomplish the following Future Programs and Initiatives.
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Additional Drop-in centers.
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Acquire community vehicle to meet the transportation needs for hospital appointments and emergency cases.
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Expand Mentoring and Training platforms.
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Have a in-house counsellor at the Drop-in-Center
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Expand Housing for Health .
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Among others
Contact Us
Address
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Melbourne, Australia
0491 306 468
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We are registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-For -Profit Commission (ACNC).
ABN 6364 4559 633 ACN 644 559 633