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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
Daily
Exhibition - Vessels of Hope
Fremantle Prison
Vessels of Hope is an exhibition by Tasmanian artist, Christina Henri and examines the convict way of life, commemorating their contribution to Australia through the metaphors of bonnets and vessels. The handmade bonnets featured are symbolic of convict women who were transported to Australia from 1787 to 1853. Each boat and bonnet commemorates the life of a convict. Although created from the same templates, each is uniquely decorated, forming a personal tribute to these individuals.
Time: 10am - 5pm daily to Sunday 7 June
Venue: The Prison Gallery, Gatehouse of Fremantle Prison, 1 The Terrace, Fremantle
Cost: FREE
Contact: 9336 9220
2 Saturday - 3 Sunday
Working with those who Grieve Seminar
Catholic Mental Health Group
A weekend training seminar, for rural people and others, for those who wish to learn more about working with those who grieve. See flyer for further details.
Facilitator: Gerry Smith, Director Grief Management Educational Services
Venue: St Catherine’s House of Hospitality, 113 Tyler Street, TUART HILL Cost: $50 with accommodation or $20 daily sessions only
Contact: Barbara Harris 9328 8113 or emmanuelcentre@westnet.com.au
3 Sunday
'Children's Safety First' Rally
Women's Council for Domestic & Family Violence Services
Please see flyer for details.
Time: Arrive 10.15am, for 10.30am start
Where: Princess May Park, Fremantle - see flyer
Enquiries: Barbara 0408 358 228 or biggs.barbara@gmail.com
Details: Facebook 'Family Court Rally & Petition' Discussion Forum
4 Monday
Overeating / Binge Eating Disorder (New Group)
Body Esteem Program, Women's Healthworks
Guided self-help group for women 18+ with eating disorders. Covers all stages of recovery and facilitated by women who have recovered from an eating disorder. Not a weight loss program. Looks at the emotional aspects of overeating.
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Venue: Loftus Community Centre, Leederville
Cost: $330 - 20 week program
Register: 9300 1566 / info@womenshealthworks.org.au
Information: www.womenshealthworks.org.au
6 Wednesday
Free Relationship Seminar - Fantastic Fathering
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
6 Wednesday
Getting Started Workshop: Realising Your Board Potential
Women on Boards
For women new to directorship.
Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: Jackson McDonald, 140 St George's Terrace, Perth
Cost: www.womenonboards.org.au/professional-development/index.htm
Registration: www.womenonboards.org.au/events/register.htm
6 Wednesday
Getting Serious 1 Workshop: Your Directorship Action Plan
Women on Boards
For senior manager, executive level, and/or women on one or two boards.
Time: 2 - 5pm
Venue: Jackson McDonald, 140 St George's Terrace, Perth
Cost: www.womenonboards.org.au/professional-development/index.htm
Registration: www.womenonboards.org.au/events/register.htm
7 Thursday
Getting Serious 2 Workshop: Brand You
Women on Boards
For senior manager, executive level, and/or women on one or two boards.
Time: 9am - 12noon
Venue: Deakins, 108 St George's Terrace, Perth
Cost: www.womenonboards.org.au/professional-development/index.htm
Registration: www.womenonboards.org.au/events/register.htm
8 Friday
Women's Leadership and Development Program Grants
Australian Government Office for Women
The Australian Government will provide up to $100,000 to national women's non-government organisations (NGOs)to increase women's representation and advocacy. Applications are invited from eligible NGOs to undertake projects that strengthen their capacity to represent and advocate for the diversity of women in Australia.
Applications close: 3pm AEST, 8 May 2009.
Guidelines and application form are available from www.ofw.fahcsia.gov.au
Contact: women@fahcsia.gov.au or (02) 6212 9618
11 Monday
"Trafficked" - Project Respect, Women Matter
Zonta Club of Perth Northern Suburbs Inc
Project Respect was established in 1998 and is a non-profit community organisation, empowering and supporting women in the sex industry, including women trafficked to Australia. Please see attached flyer for seminar details.
Speaker: Kathleen Maltzahn - Author & Director, Project Respect
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Alexander Library Theatrette
Cost: FREE
RSVP: Secretary@zontaperthn.org.au
20 Wednesday
Free Relationship Seminar - Handling Differences
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
20 Wednesday or 21 Thursday
Gandhi: A Guide to Peace
Hertime Occasions
An invitation for you and your women friends.
Time: 7pm for 7.30pm start - 9.15pm
Venue: Riverview, Burswood
Cost: $25
Contact: 1300 85 88 19 / www.riverviewchurch.com/events/hertime
30 Saturday
Speakers Training Workshop ‘Honouring Creative Women Project’
National Council of Women WA, Art Gallery WA , Artsource, Ethnic Communities Council, Museum WA and others
Local people are invited to get involved in the Honouring Creative Women Project. The project will honour the contribution of 100 women to the creative arts in WA. A pool of speakers will be developed to inform their networks.
Facilitator: Rona Chadwick- artist, cartoonist, painter.
Time: 10am - 1pm
Venue: State Library, Perth Cultural Centre, 25 Francis St, Perth
Cost: FREE
Information / Training Nominations: Rona 0400 799 921 / ronachadwick2@bigpond.com
31 Sunday
2nd Diversity on Boards Conference - Early Bird Registration ends May 31
Women on Boards
This three day conference commencing 1 September 2009 will focus on improving gender diversity on boards and in leadership roles. Not for profit organisations receive a 10% discount on registration fees and free childcare is available for children under 5.
Venue: Sheraton on the Park, 161 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW
Cost: Please see website
Registration, Accommodation & Childcare: Conference Coordinator, Louise Krause 0411 60 40 70 or louise@womenonboards.org.au
More Information: www.womenonboards.org.au/events/diversity2009/