The Women’s Society was honoured to receive an honourable mention from Premier David Crisafulli and Governor of Queensland at the Townsville Australia Day Awards, recognising the organisation’s growing impact in bringing women together and reducing social isolation across the region. Founded with the goal of creating meaningful spaces for women to connect, The Women’s Society has grown into one of Townsville’s most active grassroots community groups. Since launching, the orga

The Women’s Society is proud to partner with Townsville Hike & Explore to deliver women only hikes. The Hike & Heal series invites women of all ages and backgrounds to step away from the pressures of everyday life and reconnect with themselves and others in the outdoors. Each hike creates a relaxed and welcoming environment where conversations about mental health and wellbeing can happen naturally. Led by the experienced team at Townsville Hike & Explore, all hikes are guide

How Jade Nelson formed a small non profit making big impact Chapter #1 - Starting Small In 2022, I started a small community group on Facebook with a simple mission: to support women in finding meaningful friendships. I would host a monthly coffee meetup, and whether one person turned up or ten, it was a great way to meet new people. Then, slowly, I started getting more and more messages—women reaching out, each with their own story, yet all carrying the same deep need for co