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The Adult Survivors of Child Abuse - Cowra Support Group meets on the first Friday of each month from 12.30pm to 2.30pm and is open to survivors of all communities. <br>

Please contact Pascale, the facilitator, on 0458698460 at the latest the night prior if you intend to attend or to find out any more information prior to the meeting taking place. <br>

Resources are also available on the website: <a href="http://recover.itmatters.com.au/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">recover.itmatters.com.au</a>. <br>

Thank you and take great care - Pascale.<br>

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