New CEO for women’s health centre

The Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre (CCCWHC) has appointed Sara Foster as its new CEO.

As one of the Coast’s leading women’s health and wellbeing organisations, CCCWHC is dedicated to providing safe spaces and services for women, by women.

Foster joins the team with extensive experience in the public, corporate, and higher education sectors, most recently serving as the Head of Strategy for UNSW Global.

CCCWHC Board Chair Janet Attwood welcomed Foster to lead the organisation, which is set to launch a new strategy aimed at expanding growth and impact, enabling more women across the Coast to access support and holistic health care services.

“We look forward to working closely with her as we strive towards our goal of safe and healthy futures for all women across the Central Coast,” Attwood said.

“CCCWHC works tirelessly to provide choice, access to healthcare and safe futures for girls and women.

“As a not-for-profit organisation that is small in size but large in mission, it’s vital that our leader is passionate about making a difference.”

Foster said she was ”honoured and excited” to join the team.

“CCCWHC has a proud history of providing integrated healthcare for women and creating safe spaces where every woman’s story is heard, respected, and believed,” she said.

“I am particularly passionate about our commitment to serving the most marginalised women in our community and our team’s dedication to working directly with women impacted by violence and trauma, helping them recover and find a way forward.

“I look forward to strengthening CCCWHC’s voice, building on the strong foundation laid by my predecessor, Theresa Mason, and leading CCCWHC into a future where safe and healthy futures for all women are not just a goal, but a reality.”

Mason led CCCWHC through a very significant period during her five-year tenure as CEO, including the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Her leadership was instrumental in the recent landmark increase of funding for 21 Women’s Health Centres across the state,” Attwood said.

“Theresa has been a tremendous leader and leaves a positive and enduring legacy having ensured CCCWHC has a stable financial base, allowing us to grow over the next five years, meaning we can support more women.

“We thank her for her passion, commitment, and hard work to safeguard CCCWHC’s future, and wish her well in retirement.”

Founded in 1976, CCCWHC listens to women, believes them and works with them. With three centres at Wyoming, Wyong and Woy Woy.

These are safe spaces where all women and girls can access healthcare and integrated services that support their overall wellbeing.

Services provided include healthcare, counselling and case management, information and education, health and wellbeing, drop-in support, childcare, parenting support and advocacy.

You can become a member or donate at https://cccwhc.com.au/