THE relationship between the Ethnic Communities Council of the South East (ECCOSE) and Wellsprings for Women Centre in Dandenong continues to strengthen.
The two groups have entered a partnership that has resulted in Wellsprings securing funding for computer equipment under the Widening the Horizons project.
The new technology will enable the computers to be taken from room to room within the centre, providing greater flexibility for tutors and the 400 women who are enrolled at Wellsprings.
Ann Halpin, who founded Wellsprings 11 years ago, said the centre provides a range of services for woman from 52 different cultures.
“We regularly work with ECCOSE which is also involved with the large refugee and migrant communities.
“These people come to us for English as a second language courses, special support groups, conversation classes and a number of other services.”
Ms Halpin said she started Wellsprings for Women as a support group for women caught in domestic violence situations.
It now provides support for women who have poverty and isolation problems, and those who wish to improve their education.
“We started with just 10 women coming in for two hours on a Friday.
“Now we have home visiting programs, provide interest free loans and respite for people in need,” she said.
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