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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 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 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 [...]

In 2018 Zig Zag was successful in obtaining additional funding for the extension of specialist sexual assault support and prevention services delivered by Zig Zag and the Brisbane Rape and Incest Survivors Support Centre (BRISSC) in the Brisbane North region. Zig Zag now offers information, support and counselling at Zillmere to young women [...]