The QLRC Review of Consent Laws and the Excuse of Mistake of Fact Report 2020
Zig Zag Young Women’s Resource Centre Inc are deeply disappointed in the findings of the Queensland Law Reform Commission’s (QLRC) Review on the operation of Queensland’s laws regarding consent and the excuse of ‘mistake of fact’, and how it applies to rape and sexual assault in Criminal Justice Proceedings. The QLRC recommendations are [...]
Vacancy – General Member, Management Committee 2020
Are you interested in supporting specialist services for young women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and young women who have been affected by sexual violence? Do you have experience and/or an interest in the management of community based organisations for women? Zig Zag Young Women’s Resource Centre Inc provides specialist [...]
You are Invited – Zig Zag’s Community Action and Community Resource Project!
This project will create an opportunity for people to celebrate and learn from women’s strengths, wisdom and knowledge. We are inviting young women to share their stories with each other and the broader community. We are very excited to support this project and look forward to hearing from young women who are interested [...]
Important Information Update – Zig Zag Service Changes in Responding to COVID-19 : 17.3.2020
Due to the high risks associated with the emerging pandemic coronavirus COVID-19, Zig Zag Young Women’s Resource Centre Inc will be implementing temporary changes to our service to support the health and wellbeing of workers, young women accessing our services, and the wider community. Zig Zag Young Women’s Resource Centre Inc will be [...]
Healing is Possible Digital Resource
Healing is Possible - Digital Download. This 2nd Edition of Healing is Possible is a small booklet compiled by young women and Zig Zag workers. The booklet covers myths about sexual assault, medical and health information, effects of abuse and information on counselling and support groups. Zig Zag acknowledges all the [...]
VOICES for Change
VOICES for Change In 2018, Zig Zag Young Women’s Resource Centre Inc was a successful recipient of Sexual Violence Prevention grant funding from the Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women. The two-day digital storytelling workshop directly benefited young women who are survivors of sexual violence by providing a safe and supported [...]