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National Women & Employment Survey
Victorian Women’s Information Referral Exchange (WIRE)
Women’s Information Services have developed a survey to find out what women know about their workplace conditions; what barriers women are facing in entering the workforce and what assists women to enter the workforce. Information is also sought on the impact of the global financial crisis on women’s employment conditions and what information would be assist women to be more informed about employment matters from a gendered perspective.
A final report with recommendations will be tabled at the National Women’s Advisors Meeting. Click here to complete the seven minute survey.
Support the Maureen Bickley Memorial Scholarship
Maureen Bickley Centre / Curtin University
In memory of Maureen Bickley, tireless campaigner for equity for women, a new scholarship to support a woman in her doctoral research in the field of women in leadership. The goal is to raise $100,000. Please see flyer.
More Details: Professor Margaret Nowak on 08 9266 7719 or mbc@gsb.curtin.edu.au
August - September
Midland Women's Health Care Place
Timetable
Includes stress management, meditation, massage and Various groups. Bookings essential. Please see flyer.
Venue: Midland Women's Health Care Place, 4 The Avenue, Midland
Contact: 9250 2221
First Friday and Third Wednesday of the 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
Mondays - Fridays
Women Walking Groups
Midland Women's Health Care Place
All women welcome including mums with prams. Please see attached flyer for
locations and times.
Cost: Free
Contact: Prartho, Patsy, Xandra 9250 2221 / mwhcp.org.au
Every Monday
Dardi Sing
Madjitil Moorna Choir
A group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people invite you to come and sing in language to build understanding, hope and joy. All are welcome! Please see the flyer.
Time: 6.30pm cuppa, 7pm - 8.30pm sing!
Venue: Forrestfield Community Centre, Anderson Road, Forrestfield
Cost: Free
Contact: contactus@madjitilmoorna.org.au / Jo 0409 116 460
Every Tuesday
Empower a Woman, Empower the Family
Pave The Way
Come and join in and have fun or just drop in for a coffee and chat - everyone is welcome! Please see flyer.
Time: 10am - 2pm
Venue: Wongutha Birni, 2 Forrest Street, Kalgoorlie
Cost: Free
Contact: Rejoice 0438 918 419 / r.dabali@curtin.edu.au
Tuesdays till 25 August
Carers and Parent Education Program
Carers WA / WOMEN’S Healthworks
For carers and parents of a loved one who has an eating disorder. Each week a professional will cover medical, emotional, alternative and personal issues associated with eating disorders. Other self-help programs available include Anorexia/Bulimia for women over 18, Over-eating/Binge Eating, and Step Down Program.
Time: 6.30pm - 8pm
Venue: Carers WA, 182 Lord Street, East Perth
Cost: $88 / $132 per couple (group rates available)
Contact: Women's Healthworks 9300 1566
Further Information: Cath, Coordinator Body Esteem Program, Women's Healthworks T: 9300 1566 / E: cath@womenshealthworks.org.au / Web: www.womenshealthworks.org.au
2nd Tuesday of the month
Monthly Dinner Meeting
Business & Professional Women Joondalup
BPW is an international organisation that educates and informs women, undertaking research and projects aimed at making a positive difference to women. At a local level BPW offers great opportunities for developing social and professional networks for women of all ages. Includes 2 course dinner and coffee. Please note – all bookings must be paid. Map available on BPW website
Time: 6.30pm for 7pm start.
Venue: Joondalup Function Centre, City of Joondalup Buildings, Boas Ave, Joondalup (same level as library).
Cost: $33 members / $38 guests
RSVP: By noon Friday prior to Jacqueline T: 9307 6494 / 0419 953 193 or E: jacqueline@circleoflifecelebrations.com.au
3rd Wednesday of the month
Monthly Dinner Meeting
Zonta Club of Swan Hills
We are a fun group of women who advocate and raise funds for worthy causes that benefit women. Includes dinner and a guest speaker. Visit www.zonta.org and link to your nearest local club for further information.
Time: 6.30pm for 7pm start
Venue: Swan Valley
Cost: $32 for dinner
Must RSVP: Ruth 9221 8309
WA Women On Women Forum - WA WOW!
GLCS - Gay & Lesbian Community Services
A new, online forum for Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer and same sex attracted women (over 18), providing a safe, supportive social space. Chat, find out about community events, health and sexuality information. Features an events calendar, private messaging, and topical sub-forums. GLCS encourages all women and women's community groups to register. Please see flyer.
More Information: www.glcs.org.au
5 Wednesday
Free Relationship Seminar - Emotional Intelligence
Family Relationship Centre / Relationships Australia
The Perth Centre invites you to attend their breakfast or lunchtime seminars.
Please see attached flyer for further details.
Bookings: Terese 9278 4000
8 Saturday
Film Night Fundraiser & Launch
The African Community in WA
Miss Africa Perth 2009 presents this film night to launch 'The African Girl-Mother' Initiative in WA. All welcome! Enjoy one of the best foreign movies while supporting a cause that will change the lives of many young African women. Please see attached brochure and flyer.
Film: Live and Become
Time: 6.30pm
Cost: $20 includes coffee & cake
Venue: Kim Beazley Lecture Theatre, Murdoch University, South Street, Murdoch
Tickets: BOCS 9484 1133
Contact: 0413 772 269 or 0411 390 214
15 Saturday
Green Scarf Day Dinner - Ladies only
Muslim Youth WA
Help raise money for Green Scarf Day! Come and join us for a 'ladies only' event that includes a three course dinner, fashion parades from Rayannes Design, Muslimah Collection and SK Boutique, and fashion styling tips. To top off the night we provide you an opportunity to shop and much, much, more from these great collections. We look forward to seeing you there.
Tickets: $35
Venue: Redcliffe Park Community Centre, Cnr Field and Morgan, Redcliffe
Time: 7pm - 11pm
Contact: Shameema on 0414 296 772 or shameemakolia@yahoo.com
More Information: www.greenscarfday.com
19 Wednesday
August Dinner Meeting
Zonta Club of Swan Hills
We are a fun group of women who advocate and raise funds for worthy causes that benefit women. Our August guest speaker is Jo Randell, community organiser for 20 years and coordinator of the Madjitil Moorna Choir, an all-ages community choir that sings Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island music. Interested?
Speaker: Jo Randell
Time: 6.30pm for 7pm start
Cost: $32 for dinner
Venue: Mallard Duck Restaurant, West Swan Rd, Swan Valley
Contact: Ruth 9221 8309
20 Thursday
The Beijing + 15 Caravan
Young UNIFEM Australia's Perth Chapter
A unique opportunity for women 18-35 years to present their views on women's rights. Young UNIFEM's first Perth event! Caravans are being held all over the world for women to contribute their views to the Government and UN agenda. These consultations form the basis of Government participation in the 15th Anniversary of the 4th World Conference on Women in Beijing. Food/drink provided. Please see flyer.
Time: 6pm - 8.30pm
Cost: Gold coin donation
Venue: The Office of the Commissioner for Children & Young People, 1 Alvan Street, Subiaco
RSVP: ASAP to Emma.Jones@blakedawson.com
20 Thursday
Women's Health Today
Ishar Multicultural Women's Health Centre, Women's Health Works, City of Wanneroo, Department for Communities
An invitation to provide some input into the development of a new National Women's Health Policy. Registrations close 13 August 2009.
Time: 10am - 1.45pm
Cost: FREE
Venue: Dialogue Cafe, Banksia Room, City of Wanneroo, 23 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo
Contact: Mandy 9300 1566 / mandy@healthworks.org.au or Andrea 9345 5335 / andrea@ishar.org.au
20 Thursday
Women's Come & Try
WA Flying Disc Association
Come along and try the fun sport of Ultimate Frisbee.
Time: 6.30pm - 8pm
Venue: UWA Sports Park, Mt Claremont (McGilivray Rd)
Contact: Women's Development Officer - women@waultimate.com
Information: www.waultimate.com
20 Thursday
Disability & Mental Health Forum
Department of Health
You are warmly invited to this forum. Speakers will highlight current issues and best practice service delivery. Highly relevant to people with a mental illness, carers, clinicians, service providers and community members. Videoconferencing available on request. Speakers will include Maranda Ali, Volunteer at Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre, Pauline Bagdonavicius, Public Advocate and Justin Eveson, Gold medal Paralympian.
Time: 9.30am registration, 10am - 12.45pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Department of Health, Ground Flr Theatrette, 189 Royal Street, East Perth
Registration: By 19 August 2009.
Contact: 9222 4099 / MentalHealthReception.RoyalSt@health.wa.gov.au
Transport: Bus- Yellow CAT; Train- Claisebrook / McIver. Car- street / Moore St CPP
23 Sunday - 26 Wednesday
Women and Policing Conference: Making it Happen
6th Australasian Council of Women and Policing & WA Police
Exploring practical and innovative solutions to how criminal justice is being improved for women, how police and law enforcement services respond to their female employees, and how policing and criminal justice responds to women in the community. The Conference is not just about issues for women in policing, rather it is also about improving policing services for women in the community. Hence, we will be covering issues such as victims of crime, child sexual abuse, domestic violence, etc, as well as workplace and leadership issues for women.
Venue: Duxton Hotel Perth
More Information: www.acwap.com.au
24 Monday
Ending violence Against Women: International Perspectives
UNIFEM Australia Perth Chapter
Please see flyer.
Time: 6pm - 7.30pm
Cost: $35 / $30 members
Venue: Duxton Hotel, 1 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Contact: perth@unifem.org.au, fax (02) 6285 3036 or call Casey on 0411 336 254
24 Monday - 28 Friday
Women In Education Week
Murdoch University Guild of Students Women's Collective
Inviting all interested women to come along! The Week has two themes - women's access to education, and women's access to the shaping of education...and the World. Honouring the diversity of women's experiences and acknowledging our different ways of knowing and being in the world are equally worthy of respect. When we work together, respecting ourselves and each other, we achieve amazing things.
Contact: Melissa Brave - T: (08) 9360 1462 / E: womens@murdochguild.com
26 Wednesday - 27 Thursday
Dowerin GWN Field Days
Dowerin Events Management
Of particular interest to rural women. Something for all those interested in farming, with information on breastfeeding, education options, fashion parades, lifestyle displays and a chance to socialise. Please see flyer.
Time: 8am – 5pm both days
Venue: Dowerin Recreation Grounds, Memorial Avenue, Dowerin
Contact: www.dowerinfielddays.com.au or Willemien on 9631 1021
27 Thursday
Women In Education Week: Women's Talking Circle
Murdoch University, Murdoch
Also launching the 'Imagine' Women's Community Consultation. If you, or you know of someone or a women's group who have a passionate interest in women in education and would appreciate an opportunity to speak or be involved in this discussion, please contact Melissa. See attached flyer.
Time: 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Cost: Donation
Venue: The Pendopo, Murdoch University
RSVP: By 21 August to womens@murdochguild.com
More Information: Melissa Brave on womens@murdochguild.com / T: 9360 1462 / M: 0415 276 705
30 Sunday - 2 September
Reintegration Puzzle Conference 2009
Australasian Correctional Education Association / Deakin University / Department of Correctives Services
Seeking expressions of interest from WA community organisations for subsidised attendance. Please see flyer.
Venue: Parmelia Hilton Hotel, Perth
Registrations/information: Jenny - jcrosbie@deakin.edu.au / www.deakin.edu.au/hmnbs/psychology
31 Monday
Call for Papers - Unemployment & the Global Financial Crisis: Policy, Partnerships and Practice Conference
Centre for Public Policy, University of Melbourne
Seeking both practitioner presentations and academic papers on topics including challenges posed by the global financial crisis for employment; the role of partnerships in employment creation; current partnerships in practice; partnerships and skills creation; future directions for employment partnerships.
Venue: Etihad Stadium, Docklands, Melbourne
Further Information: www.public-policy.unimelb.edu.au/unemployment09/index.html