1 Wednesday - Deadline
 
Court Intervention Programs' Consultation Paper - Call for Comments
Law Reform Commission
The Commission is pleased to announce the release of its Consultation Paper on Court Intervention Programs, download from  - www.lrc.justice.wa.gov.au   Programs examined include drug and alcohol dependency, family and domestic violence, and mental impairment.  The Commission invites comments. The deadline for comments and submissions in response to this Consultation Paper is 1 October 2008.

1 Wednesday
 
Menopause & Hormone Therapy - A Naturopath's Approach
Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
For health professionals. Please see flyer.
Time: 6.30pm registration/refreshments, for 7-9pm.
Venue: Osborne GP Network, Osborne Park
RSVP: By 25 September - 9208 9510 / Fax 9201 0033 / susiel@ogpn.com.au

 

1 Wednesday
 
Intergenerational Story Sharing Workshop
2008 Perth Reclaim the Night Committee
We would like to invite women who are new to feminism and women's rights or women with long term experience in the women's liberation movement, to come along. The aim is to bring together women of all ages and backgrounds to share their experiences of being a woman and/or campaigning for the rights of women, including activism around - women's refuges; violence against women; International Women's Day; Reclaim the Night; Indigenous women's rights, and more!  All women are welcome to come along and share stories and experiences. Please see flyer.
Time: 6 - 8pm
Venue: City West Lotteries House, 2 Delhi Street, West Perth
Contact: Kat Pinder 0408 958 495 / rtnperth08@gmail.com
RSVP: Would be appreciated

 

 

Public Policy Forum - Fly-in / Fly-out Seminar
The John Curtin Institute of Public Policy, Curtin University of Technology

Fly-in / Fly-out (FIFO) versus residential workforce is a key regional development issue. FIFO is not limited to workforce planning; it is also of interest to families, psychologists, urban planners, political scientists, health professionals, local and State government, economists, corporate and small business. Women are increasingly part of the mining workforce. FIFO often exacerbates the masculine cultures women struggle with. See flyer
Speakers Include: Dr Linley Lord, Researcher, Curtin University: 'Women and FIFO: Take it or leave it?'; Anne Sibbel, PhD candidate, Edith Cowan University: 'When the dust settles, how do families decide, FIFO or residential?'; Greer Bradbury, PhD candidate, Curtin University: 'Children and the fly-in/fly-out lifestyle: The psychosocial implications of occupational parental absence.
Time: 9am - 1pm
Venue: Curtin Graduate School of Business, City Campus, 78 Murray Street, Perth
RSVP: Anne Neary - 9266 1111 / jcipp@curtin.edu.au

3 Friday
 
Pink Ribbon Ball
Momentum Women's Forum
Fundraiser for breast cancer research and services funded by Cancer Council WA.  Includes a banquet dinner.  Discount for tables of 10.  Please see attached flyer.
Time: 7.30pm til late.
Cost:  $220 p/person
Venue: Perth Convention Exhibition Centre
Tickets: BOCS 9484 1133
Information:  www.momentumwf.com.au

 

 

Recognising & Reaching Your Career Potential
Women on Boards
Map your career and explore how to position yourself for senior roles. With the 'executive tool kit' develop your career action.  Supported by AusIMM, WIMNet, CSIRO and BHP Billiton for women in WA.
Time: 1-5pm
Venue: Australian Resources Research Centre, 26 Dick Perry Avenue, Kensington WA 6151
Cost:  $99
Registration: Click here for details

 

7  Tuesday
 
Recognising & Reaching Your Career Potential
Women on Boards
Map your career and explore how to position yourself for senior roles. With the 'executive tool kit' develop your career action.  Supported by AusIMM, WIMNet, CSIRO and BHP Billiton for women in WA.
Time: 9am-1pm
Venue: Australian Resources Research Centre, 26 Dick Perry Avenue, Kensington WA 6151
Cost:  $99
Registration: Click here for details

8  Wednesday
 
Sex and the Occupational Therapist
WASS - Western Australian Sexology Society
Guest Speaker: Kylie Black
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 - aformato@bigpond.net.au  / WASS  9487 0431

8  Wednesday
 
Wise Women Wednesday - A personal view of State & Federal approaches to issues for Aboriginal people
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 - 12 November.  The Red Cat stops at the door. Tea/coffee provided.

Speaker:  Dot Henry - Heart Foundation, Project Officer, Aboriginal Health, Delegate to the 2020 Summit
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  Friday
 
Reclaim the Night - Film Night 
RTN Organising Committee
A month of lead-in workshops and events are planned for Reclaim the Night, including tonight's film 'Caramel'. Time: Ring or email to confirm. 
Venue: Cinema Paradiso, James Street, Northbridge
Bookings: Lianda 0411 066 595 / rtnperth08@gmail.com

 

12 Sunday
 
Banner & Zine Making Workshop
2008 Perth Reclaim the Night Committee
We invite all women to join in this fun and creative workshop to make signs and banners for the Reclaim the Night march.  We will also create a Reclaim the Night Zine which will be given to all women who attend the Reclaim the Night rally.  No skills are necessary - bring memories or stories to share about Reclaim the Night or a drawing, cartoon, or rant.  Banner material provided. Wheelchair accessible.  All women are welcome!  Please see flyer.
Time:  12.30 - 5pm (drop in any time)
Venue: Earthwise Community Centre, 31 Bagot Road, Subiaco
Contact: Lianda Gibson 0411 066 595 / rtnperth08@gmail.com

 

15  Wednesday's
 
Body Esteem Program - Eating Disorders Information & Education Group
Women's Healthworks
An 8-week information and education group program for family / partners / friends of people living with an Eating Disorder. Specialist Eating Disorder health professionals speak on a range of topics -  an opportunity to ask questions and  participate in discussions. Facilitated by Body Esteem staff, women who have lived with and recovered from an Eating Disorder. See flyer
Time: 7pm  - 8.30pm
Venue:  Carer's Centre, 182 Lord Street, Perth
Cost:  $88 p/person or  $132 p/couple
Register:  9300 1566
Information:  www.womenshealthworks.org.au 

 

15 - 16  Wednesday - Thursday
 
Partnerships for Social Inclusion
Centre for Public Policy, University of Melbourne; Department of Planning and Community Development, Victoria;  Local Economic & Employment Development Program, OECD
Participation in social, economic and civic life is important to the wellbeing and prosperity of individuals, families and communities. It is also an economic issue. An opportunity for government, academics and practitioners from Australia, NZ and the region to discuss current practice, and future directions.
Cost: Two-day pass - $550 / single day pass - $275 / Conference dinner - $125
Venue: Telstra Dome, Victoria Point, Docklands, Melbourne
Information / Registration: http://www.public-policy.unimelb.edu.au/conference08/
More Information: Dr Rosewarne (03) 8344 9482 / lrose@unimelb.edu.au.

 

16 Thursday
 
Public Policy Forum - City Horizons: Lisa Scaffidi, The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor of Perth
The John Curtin Institute of public Policy
Perth is now maturing into a global city of international significance. In aiming to be responsive to the needs of our community, it is imperative the city strike a balance between prudently planned long term visions and providing for the ratepayers, citizens and stakeholders today.  See flyer for details.
Speaker: Lisa Scaffidi, the Right Honourable The Lord Mayor of the City of Perth
Time:  7.15am for 7.30am - 9am.
Venue:  Hyatt Hotel, Terrace Ballroom, Adelaide Terrace, Perth
Register: See Registration Form
Contact:  Anne Neary - 9266 1111 / a.neary@curtin.edu.au 

 

17  Friday
 
Volunteer Small Grants Program 2008
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services & Indigenous Affairs
Now includes fuel costs for volunteering work eg. private vehicle transport to activities, deliver food, and assist people in need. Not-for-profit organisations can receive up to $2,500 to help pay for their volunteers’ fuel bills as part of the Australian Government’s $21 million Volunteer Grants. In addition, the program offers between $1,000 - $5,000 for equipment - computers, tools, air conditioners and sporting equipment. Applications are now open. Organisations will receive funding by the end of the year.
Closing Date: 17 October.
Applications:  Online forms and guidelines here /  Paper-based application kit 1800 183 374
Information: See the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs website / email vgp2008@fahcsia.gov.au

 

Women's Health Forum
UWA Extension Winter School
Be proactive in your awareness of female-specific health issues and clarify concerns about your health.
Panel: Kath Mazzella- Gyn Forward; Professor Christobel Saunders, Deputy Head of School of Surgery, UWA; Professor Martha Hickey, School of women's & Infants Health, UWA; Dr Jenny McCloskey, Clinical Snr Lecturer Microbiology & Immunology, UWA.
Time:  6.30 - 9pm
Cost:  $29
Contact:  www.extension.uwa.edu.au / 6488 2433

 

23 Thursday
 
PAID MATERNITY - NATIONAL SCHEME
Women's Advisory Network & Indigenous Women's Congress, Office for Women's Policy
A public consultation to assist organisations to consider the options, and to make their own informed decisions. Marie Coleman P.S.M. is from the National Foundation for Australian Women - a politically independent feminist organisation, working in partnership with other women's organisations to advance and promote the interests of Australian women. A précis of the Draft Report will be provided at the meeting.  See flyer
Time: 9.30am - 1pm
Venue: St Catherine's College, 2 Park Road, Nedlands WA
Cost:  Free
Bookings: owp@communities.wa.gov.au 
RSVP: By 17 October - 6217 8230 / 1800 199 174

 

27  Monday
 
Australia's Breast Cancer Day
Pink Ribbon Picnic in the Park
BreastScreen WA
All women welcome. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to raise awareness about Breast Cancer, promote breast awareness and provide a forum for sharing of information, resources and ideas.  Morning tea, bbq lunch and drinks provided.  Entertainment, yarning, information, good company, good food and a good time!   Please distribute flyer via your networks.
Time:  10am - 2pm
Venue:  Vietnam Vets' Pavilion, Kings Park (see map)
RSVP: 24 October - Leanne Pilkington 9323 6709 / 0417 968 645

 

31  Friday
 
Reclaim the Night - March & Rally - Women Unite!
RTN Organising Committee
Reclaim the Night represents a claim for women's basic human right to live in freedom from the fear of violence.  We protest for women to have the right to walk freely at night, free from the threat of rape and sexual violence.  The march and rally are for women and children only.  This policy was not made with the intention of excluding men but to ensure the inclusion of ALL women.  All wheelchair accessible. Auslan Interpreter - advise by 15 October if required. Please see flyer.
March: Meet 7pm, starts 7.30pm sharp @ Wellington Street Forecourt, Perth train station opposite Forest Chase. The march will reach the Rally location of Stirling Gardens about 8pm. 
Rally: 8pm @ Stirling Gardens near kangaroo sculptures.
Entertainment: Speeches, stalls, and more.
Information: Lianda 0411 066 595 / rtnperth08@gmail.com

31  Friday
 
Women Speakers Wanted!
RTN Organising Committee
ROAR Women's Collective, Women's Council for Domestic & Family Violence Services, Curtin University Women's Collective and Amnesty are organising this Reclaim the Night event and are seeking a diversity of women to speak at the rally.  Each speaking spot will be for 2-3 minutes.  If you would like to speak please fill out the attached Letter and Form for Speakers and email to  rtnperth08@gmail.com.  Speakers will be selected to represent the diversity of women and issues in the WA community. 
Contact: Lianda 0411 066 595 / Kat 0408 958 485.