First Friday and Third Wednesday each Month

Coffee Mornings
Birthrites: Healing After Caesarean
Coffee mornings twice every month for women who have had a previous caesarean to talk about their experience with other women who have experienced the same.   The objective of the group is to facilitate healing in women who need to debrief from their caesarean birth.   Information and support is provided for women to make informed choices about subsequent births,  including information on VBAC and planning an empowered repeat caesarean. 
For Contact Details: www.birthrites.org 
Venue: 1st Fridays - Leeming Family Centre, cnr Farrington Rd & Aulberry Pde, Leeming
Venue: 3rd Wednesdays - Earthwise Community Centre, 315 Bagot Rd, Subiaco, behind pink church
Time: 10am to 12 noon
Cost:  $2.00

30 July - 3 Wednesday
 
Self Esteem Group
PGC Counselling Service for Women / Kinway
Come and join us for a journey into self esteem - how it originates, how to improve it, learn to nurture and take care of ourselves. Please see flyer
Cost: Free.
Time: Wednesdays 10am - 12.30pm
Venue: Pat Giles Centre, Joondalup
Contact/RSVP: Elaine 9300 1022

1 August - 5 Friday
 
Exploring Your Self Through Art
Pat Giles Centre
"The creative process involved in the making of art is healing and life enhancing." (American Art Therapy Association).  You don't have to be "arty or creative" - simply create and enjoy the activities! Childcare available.  Please see flyer
Cost: Free.
Time: Fridays 10am - 12.30pm
Venue: Pat Giles Centre, Joondalup
Contact/RSVP: Di or Kelly 9300 1022 by 25 July

4 August - 8 Monday
 
Self Defence Course
Pat Giles Centre
Learn new skills to: 1.Assess situations -  environment, aggression; 2.Communicate -  effective listening, body language; 3.Deal with emergencies - responses, defusing, threats; and 4.Physical defence - techniques, alarms, etc.  Free childcare available at the Pat Giles Centre.  Event is funded by the Department of the Attorney-General.  Please see flyer
Cost: Free - morning tea provided.
Time: Fridays 10am - 1pm
Venue: Carine Guides Hall, Monyash Road, Carine.
Bookings: 9300 0340

1 Monday – Closing Date

AICD Company Directors Course Scholarship for Women 2008
Department for Communities
As part of the WA Government's commitment to increasing the representation of women on Government boards and committees, 10 scholarships to undertake the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), Company Directors Course are on offer.  The Department for Communities is calling for suitable women in WA to nominate for one of ten scholarships to undertake the Company Directors Course.  
To encourage nominees to include a diverse range of applicants, skills and experiences, the Department is extending an invitation to community groups.  Any addition of this information to your newsletter or webpage is appreciated. 
Nominations Close:  5pm Monday 1 September 2008. 
Guidelines & Nomination Forms:  Download at www.communities.wa.gov.au / telephone (08) 6217 8230, Freecall 1800 199 174 (regional) owp@communities.wa.gov.au

1 - 7 September 2008

Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week

1 Monday

EVERYbody is someBODY - Breakfast Launch
WA Service fro Eating Disorders
Body image is the number one concern of young Australian. One in five Australian girls experience disordered eating. Boys and men are affected too.  Please see flyer.
Guest Speakers: Chris Harris, PMH Eating Disorders Program; Rosanna Capolingua, AMA National President; Madeleline Sewell, Bridges Association
Time: 7.30am
Cost: $30 includes breakfast
Venue: Fraser's Restaurant, Fraser's Avenue. Kings Park
Register: biedaw2008@hotmail.com

6 Saturday

Getting Clear About Fear
Australian College of Midwives / Birthrites: Healing After Caesarean 
A full day seminar focusing on fear in childbirth. 
Speakers: Include Henci Goer, Heather Hancock and Lynne Staff
Venue:  University Club, UWA
Time:  8am registrations,  5pm finish. Sundowner optional.
Cost:  $120 for members, Early bird 31 July / $150  - non-members.
Contact: Sara - ncad@birthrites.org, or sara_david@iprimus.com.au
Information: www.birthrites.org

10 Wednesday
 
Wise Women Wednesday
National Council of Women WA
THE AIM: To inform and raise awareness of current issues.  If you have anything to contribute or would simply like to observe, please join us!  Wise Women Wednesday meetings will be held on the second Wednesday each month. Dates for your diary are - 8 October and 12 November.  The Red Cat stops at the door. Tea/coffee provided.
Time:  12.30pm  - 1.30pm
Venue:  Rod Evans Centre,  Craft Room, 162 Hay Street, East Perth
Cost: Gold coin donation. 
Enquiries: NCWWA 9325 8897

10 Wednesday
 
Celebrate International Gynaecological Awareness Day
WASS - Western Australian Sexology Society
No presentation hosted by Western Australian Sexology Society (WASS) but keep an eye out for community events.
Contact:  aformato@bigpond.net.au  / WASS  9487 0431

11 Thursday - 12 Friday
 
Gender Analysis Workshop (2 Days)
UNIFEM Australia / Flinders University
Ten workshops are being organised across Australia in each capital city, Alice Springs and Cairns. Applications from staff, board members, volunteers and active members of national women’s NGOs are welcome. An introduction to gender analysis and gender budgeting. Funded by the Office for Women under the Leadership Grants. Registrations closing soon. Please see Flyer.
Trainers: Include Professor Rhonda Sharp, Dr Cara Ellickson and Anu Mundkur.
Cost:  Free  ( Limit of 20 )
Venue:  To be advised
Registrations:  See Registration Form/ UNIFEM Australia www.unifem.org.au
Contact:  admin@unifem.org.au  /  (02) 6285 3036

12 Friday

International Gynaecological Awareness Day: Film Fundraiser - A Walk to Beautiful
GAIN - Gynaecological Awareness Information Network / Hamlin Fistula Relief and Aid Fund
The story of five Ethiopian women. Poverty, child-marriage and lack of obstetric care can result in stillborn babies and fistulas causing incontinence and social alienation. Thousands of Ethiopian women are shunned due to this childbirth complication.  In 1974 Australian couple Reginald and Catherine Hamlin, opened a hospital in Addis Ababa giving free treatment. Over 30 years later Dr Catherine Hamlin AC, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, continues their work. To celebrate International Gynaecological Awareness Day and raise funds for the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital, please support this screening of the award winning film ‘A Walk to Beautiful’.
Time: 7:30pm
Cost:  Tickets $15
Venue: Astor Cinema, Beaufort Street, Mt Lawley
Contact: Lyn - 9242 1500 or wbshaw@bigpond.com / GAIN - 9340 1670 or enquiries@gain.org.au  ( www.gain.org.au )
Information: Hamlin Fistula Relief and Aid Fund: www.fistultrust.org / Australia - obstetric fistula: www.rvfsupportnetwork.org.au / A Walk to Beautiful: www.walktobeautiful.com

12 Friday
 
The Village Project - Theraplay
Women's Healthworks
For mums and their pre-school age children to experience healthy ways of being together in a fun, safe and supportive environment.  Supporting women with drug and/or alcohol issues with children. Places available, please see flyer.
Time:  1.30-2.30pm weekly
Cost:  Free 8 week program
Venue: Women's Healthworks, Lotteries House, Joondalup
Information: 9300 1566 / info@womenshealthworks.org.au

13 Saturday 

Women Speak Out Forum - 'Discover Your Passion'
Women Can International Inc
An invitation to community groups.  Help women become more involved in community by connecting them to their passion.  We would like to hear from any community groups that are interested in participating by having a display table / booth.  This is an opportunity to recruit volunteers as we will be encouraging women to get involved in programs that are already running, as well as forming project teams for the Personal Quest Program for November 2008.
Time:  9:30am -1pm
Venue:  Joondalup Arena
Cost:  $10per person
Further details:  Please see flyer
Contact: Hayley - hayley@womencaninternational.com  or 9304 8446 / 0404 732 578.

13 Saturday
 
Women Speak Out Forum - 'Discover Your Passion'
Women Can International Inc
An invitation to all women!  An opportunity for women to share their passions and build social networks to help achieve their dreams. Includes inspirational guest speakers who will share their passions and projects, community groups displaying their projects and programs, morning tea, and breakout groups for the purpose of connecting with people of like passion.  All women are welcome to participate.  To find out more or express your interest, please contact Hayley. 
An International Online Women's Forum will also be conducted on the same day for women who are unable to access the forum.  Please let us know if you are interested in joining in the teleconference and we can send you the details.  The teleconference will consist of a joint conference call, then optional, smaller, passion-based discussion groups.  The purpose of this forum is to assist women to form international partnerships and connect women together.
Time:  9:30am -1pm
Venue:  Joondalup Arena
Cost:  $10per person
Further details:  Please see flyer
Contact:  hayley@womencaninternational.com  /  Hayley 9304 8446 /  0404 732 578.

14  Sunday
 
Women Achievers 2008
National Council of Jewish Women Australia
Supporting the Ethiopian Women's Scholarship Fund (University of Haifa).  Introducing NCJWA National President Rysia Rozen OAM, and honouring Dr Sue Gordon AM - Magistrate Children's Court, Perth; Fay Zwicky - Writer, Poet, Winner Patrick White Award 2005; Shobhana Chakrabarti, Past-Director, ISHAR Multicultural Women's Health Centre.  Please see flyer.
Time:  7pm
Cost: $40 No door sales / Students $25. 
Venue:  Jewish Community Centre, 61 Woodrow Avenue, Yokine
RSVP:  NCJWA  9276 8040 / wa@ncjwa.org.au / Angela  0418 923 990

14 Sunday - 20 Saturday
 
Stay on Your Feet Week 2008
Injury Control Council of WA
Stay On Your Feet Week® is an Injury Control Council of WA event funded and supported by the Department of Health of WA that aims to reduced the incidence of falls in seniors aged 65 years and over, and promote healthy ageing in WA.  A Tai Chi demonstration, free breakfast for seniors, and guided walks in Kings Park will kick off Stay On Your Feet® Week. Also cooking demonstrations and gardening tips in the Stay On Your Feet® marquee.  With over 70 events across the state, from Christmas Island to Albany, Kalgoorlie to Fremantle, there is sure to be a FREE event happening in your community.  See Whats On and Flyer for a list of events!

16 Tuesday
 
The Village Project - photoVOICE
Women's Healthworks
For grandmums raising grandchildren. Camera + stories/words to create a VOICE to explore, record and reflect on family. Supporting grand families in the Cities of Joondalup, Wanneroo and Stirling.  Please see flyer
Time:  10.30am - 12noon weekly
Cost:  Free 8 week program
Venue: Women's Healthworks, Lotteries House, Joondalup
Information: 9300 1566 / info@womenshealthworks.org.au

17 Wednesday
 
Desire: Awakening God's Woman
WASS - Western Australian Sexology Society
Guest Speaker: Carla Van Raay, Author of 'God's Callgirl'
Venue: Curtin University of Technology, Bentley campus, Public Health Bldg 400, 2nd Floor, Room 233.
Time: 6.30pm - food,drinks /  7pm -  Presentation 
Cost: WASS members free; Non-members- Waged $15, Unwaged $10
RSVP: Essential on aformato@bigpond.net.au / WASS 94870431

19  Friday
 
Targeting an Untapped Workforce
Carers WA, Department for Communities, Department for Consumer & Employment Protection
Workforce issues are the top of every organisation's agenda.  Recent statistics show many carers are  under-employed, or would work if the workplace was flexible enough. A thought-provoking seminar that all workplaces interested in recruitment and retainment should attend.  Please see Booking Form and Flyer.
Time:  7am registration for 7.30am - 9.30am
Cost:  $55 includes breakfast, seminar, 1 year membership Venue:  Function Room, OVI Building (Hay St entry), 250 St George's Tce, Perth
RSVP:  By 12 September to Carmen 1300 227 377

21 Sunday - International Day of Peace
 
Take a Step for Women!
UNIFEM Australia
Contribute to empowering women in developing countries in Spring Walks 2008. Organising a walk is easy! Simply click here to download the guide, posters and PowerPoint presentation. 
Remember to Register your Walk on the UNIFEM website, so UNIFEM know the number of people walking across Australia.  Or join in a walk from a list of walks across Australia on UNIFEM's website. Funds raised go to UNIFEM'S Peace Scholarship Program enabling young women from East and South East Asia, Afghanistan and the Pacific to study at Australian Universities. These women contribute to peace and gender equality in their countries. For current Peace Scholars, click here.
Bring family, friends and work colleagues together and Take a Step for Women!
Website: www.unifem.org.au

21 Sunday

6th Annual Spring Walk
Business and Professional Women Joondalup
Come and join us on our annual 5km Spring Walk in aid of UNIFEM (The United Nations Development Fund for Women). With many women in the world having to walk 5km just to collect water, participating in the Spring Walk is a very positive way to show your support.  Morning tea will be provided after the walk for a gold coin donation and please bring a few dollars for the raffle. All funds raised go directly to UNIFEM. For more information see attached flyer.
Cost:  $10 each / $20 per family. 
Time:  9.30am - meet for 10am sharp start.
Venue: Building 8, ECU Joondalup. Please note, dogs are NOT allowed on the walk.
Contact/RSVP: bpwjoondalup@yahoo.com.au 

26  Friday
 
Engaging Aboriginal Communities - Perinatal Mental Health
WA Perinatal Mental Health Services
Professor Barbara Hayes' research is based on the nexus of practice, research and theory development. Numbers limited - please RSVP early.  Please see flyer.
Speaker: Professor Barbara Hayes, Foundational Professor, Nursing & Head, School of Nursing Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville
Time:  11.30am refreshments, for 12noon - 1pm
Venue:  Clinical Staff Lounge, A Block 2nd Floor, KEMH, Bagot Rd, Subiaco
RSVP:  By 19 September - Caroline 9340 1795 / caz.williams@health.wa.gov.au

26 Friday – Closing Date

2009 Victorian Honour Roll of Women
Victorian Office of Women's Policy
The call for nominations for the 2009 Victorian Honour Roll of Women is now open. Nominees can be any woman who has lived in Victoria and made a significant contribution in a particular field, or made a lasting contribution that benefits the lives of other women and their communities in Victoria, Australia or internationally.
Nominations -  Must reach the Victorian Office of Women's Policy by 5pm on Friday 26 September 2008. No late entries or appeals will be accepted.
Nomination Form: Download from www.women.vic.gov.au
Contact:  The Office of Women's Policy, Victoria. 
Phone: (03) 9208 3221 or
Email:  julienne.stephens@dpcd.vic.gov.au