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
2nd Tuesday of the month
Business and Professional Women (BPW) Joondalup
Monthly Dinner Meeting
BPW is an international organisation that educates and informs women, undertaking research and projects aimed at making a positive difference for women. At a local level BPW offers great opportunities for developing social and professional networks for women of all ages. Every month we indulge in a lively few hours of eating, listening to an inspiring speaker and lots of chat (officially referred to as 'networking'). We welcome women of all ages to come along and join us. For recent arrivals in Perth it's a really easy way to meet a bunch of friendly, fun loving women.
Time: 6.30pm for 7pm start.
Venue: Joondalup Function Centre, City of Joondalup Buildings, Boas Ave, Joondalup (same level as library).
Map available on our website.
Cost: $33 for members, $38 for guests (2 course dinner and coffee).
Please note – all bookings for dinner must be paid for.
RSVP: By 5pm on the previous Friday to President Liz Flatters; ph: 9300 4511 or 0402 080 710, email liz@stayingintouch.com.au
30 July - 3 September
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 Friday - Closing Date
Postgraduate Bursaries' for Women Deadline
Australian Federation of University Women (WA) Inc.
AFUW(WA) has been offering Bursaries in WA since 1971. Please find attached the details of the 2008 AFUW(WA) Postgraduate Bursaries for Women. The closing date for the applications is Friday 1 August.
Phone/Fax: (08) 9386 3570 http://members.westnet.com.au/afuwwa/membership.html
Contact: Karen - Mon/Wed/Fri - Ph/Fx 9386 3570 / afuwwa@it.net.au
1 Friday - 5 September
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 Monday - 8 September
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 at the Pat Giles Centre. 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
12 Tuesday
Domestic & Family Violence - Approaches to Working with Separating Families
WA Family Pathways Network
You are invited to this presentation / discussion. A panel of speakers will discuss their organisations' approaches to working with families where domestic and family violence is present. Speakers include Kedy Kristal - CEO Pat Giles Refuge; Norma Williams - Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Midland Family Relationship Centre; David Monahan - Family Court of WA. There will be opportunities for questions and discussion of the challenges associated with domestic violence for separating families. See flyer for details.
Time: 3.30pm
Venue: Centrelink, Seminar Room, Level One, 242 Murray Street, Perth.
RSVP: louise.durack@legalaid.wa.gov.au
13 Wednesday
Wise Women Wednesday: Silver Chain - Have Your Say!
National Council of Women WA
THE AIM: To inform and raise awareness of current issues. Silver Chain is seeking information and input from the community with the objective of improving its range of services. 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 10 September, 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
17 Sunday
Film Fundraiser - The Visitor
CARAD (Coalition Assisting Refugees and Detainees)
CARAD needs volunteers for serving food or selling raffle tickets (contact Elyane - 0427 387 395 or Tricia - 9386 3892). If you can sell tickets to family and friends that would also be appreciated! CARAD is a small organisation and funds support their clients. Please promote this event – and CARAD look forward to seeing you there on the day!
Time: 4pm - Refreshments, 5pm - film screening
Venue: Windsor Theatre, Stirling Highway, Nedlands
Cost: $20 / $15 concession
Further Information: Please see flyer
Tickets: CARAD Office - 9227 7322 / carad@carad-wa.org
23 Saturday
Status of Women in African Societies - Myths & Realities
Edmund Rice Institute for Social Justice, Fremantle
A one day seminar featuring presentations, group discussion and individual reflection. Please see flyer. Registrations close 19 August 2008.
Presenter: Dr Suma Kaare, Education Coordinator, Edmund Rice Institute for Social Justice
Time: 9am - 4.30pm
Cost: $25 - $150 (see flyer)
Venue: 24 High Street, Fremantle
Information / Register: 9432 2400 / admin@erisj.org.au / www.erisj.org.au
26 Tuesday
UNIFEM Informs & New Members Evening
UNIFEM Australia WA Chapter
'Supporting Communities in Timor Leste.' Please see Flyer.
Guest Speaker: Alison Whitelaw, Chair, Timor Leste Visions Inc
Time: 6 - 8pm
Cost: $25 members / $30 non-members - pay at door
Venue: ME Wood Room, St Catherine's College, UWA, 2 Park Road, Nedlands
RSVP: 22 August - mcallisters@ozemail.com.au / Anne 9381 2173
27 Wednesday
Equal Pay Day!
Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency, Australian Government
Today is the focus of the campaign to educate the community about the causes and solutions of pay equity. EOWA has developed a tool to help business audit and analyse issues of pay which is available free from their website. The impact of pay inequity in our society is costly not only to women but also to families, government and the community. Please see flyer.
More Information: www.eowa.gov.au
29 Friday
Clare Burton Lecture 2008: Prof. Daniela Stehlik - 'Australian Women: still flourishing in a changing environment'
Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN), Curtin University of Technology
This year we are pleased to welcome Prof. Daniela Stehlik, Director, Alcoa Research Centre for Stronger Communities, Curtin University of Technology as the guest speaker. The Clare Burton Lecture is an annual event and honours the significant contribution made by the late Clare Burton to gender equity and organisational change in higher education and other areas. The lecture is proudly brought to you by Curtin University of Technology on behalf of the Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) with sponsorship provided by the Office for Women's Policy. All proceeds from this event are donated to the Clare Burton Memorial Scholarship Fund. Please see the attachment. Please forward this invite to colleagues, friends and organisational groups.
Time: 12pm - 2pm (Registration from 11:45am)
Venue: Hyatt Regency Perth, 99 Adelaide Tce, Perth WA 6000
Cost: $75 (inc GST) per person, includes 2-course lunch and drinks.
Parking: Discount vouchers available for the Hyatt car-park (See Registration Desk on arrival)
Further details: Please see flyer or download - www.odu.curtin.edu.au/atnwexdev/clareburton.cfm. Registrations: Close Wednesday 20 August 2008 - an email confirming your registration will be sent.
Contact: Heather Campbell (9266 4140) or Rebecca Crosbie (9266 9003) - Organisational Development Unit.
29 Friday - September 7 Sunday
Radiothon 2008 - Volunteers Wanted!
RTRFM 92.1
RTRFM 92.1 is a not for profit community radio station. Their presenters volunteer their time to provide you with the sound alternative. Turn it up and show them your support! Radiothon’s coming up and they need your help! RTRFM are looking for volunteers to answer phones and help out in the office at all hours during Radiothon. If you can spare some time, and would like to be involved in Radiothon madness, visit www.rtrfm.com.au, download the application form, fill in your availability and email it to admin@rtrfm.com.au. If you need to know any more info, give Jack a call.
Information: Jack - 9260 9212 / 'Off Your Dial' e-newsletter - www.rtrfm.com.au
1 September – 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.
26 September – 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
1 October - 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.