WHS’ Story

Women’s Health Care House



Women’s Health Care House was the first women’s health centre in Western Australia. The organisation was established in 1977 with the primary aim of providing quality health care to socially disadvantaged women in Western Australia. From its small beginnings as a feminist collective offering clinical services, the organisation has grown considerably adding on other specific services for women to meet identified gaps in service delivery. In 2005 after consulting with women in the community, Board members and staff, Women’s Health Care House officially changed its name to WOMENS HEALTH SERVICES.

Perth Women’s Centre

In 1989 the Board of Management of the then Women’s Health Care House identified an increasing number of women accessing WHCH who had significant issues relating to Alcohol and Other Drug use.

However, additional resources were required to manage the complex needs of this client group. In 1990 Perth Women’s Centre was established to provide services to women with AOD issues. The new service was located just one block away from the other services offered at 100 Aberdeen St. in Northbridge. This offered the opportunity for cross program client referrals, providing women with access to a holistic multidisciplinary approach to enhance their health and wellbeing

Women’s Health Services

In 2005 Women’s Health Care House and Perth Women’s Centre started trading under the name of WOMENS HEALTH SERVICES . The name change is in preparation for the relocation of the many different programs and services to a purpose built building within the next two years. The name also better reflects the many and varied services offered by the Association.