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Saturday & Sunday 4-5 March
Celebrating the Sacred Feminine
A Festival of Empowerment and Inspiration
Feauturing amazing inspirational speakers, dance and music performances, market stalls and delicious food and much more! All proceeds are going to children in need! Men and women welcome. Tickets: see website.
Venue: Fremantle Town Hall from 9pm - 11pm.
Enquiries: 9336 7954 or 9433 2953
Wednesday 8 March
CODEPINK: Women Say No To War
Delivery of the “Global Women’s Call for Peace” petitions to the US Consul General followed by a Pink Peace Picnic with singing and poetry. Come dressed in pink, bringing pink placards, banners, balloons and umbrella’s. Men welcome -wearing something pink.
Venue: Perth Concert Hall grounds, opposite the US Consulate, 16 St Georges Terrace, Perth from 12pm – 2pm. Enquiries: Tel 9245 4794 or 9228 3277
"Disparate Housewives" International Women's Day Luncheon Momentum Women's Forum invites you to celebrate IWD and help raise funds for women experiencing domestic violence. Supported by Women's Council for Domestic and Family Violence Services WA.
Guest speaker: Carla van Raay, author of 'God's Callgirl' - One woman's life journey from Nun to Call Girl.
Venue: Grand River Ballroom, Sheraton Perth Hotel, 11.30am. 3 course meal complimented by Goundry wines. Tickets: $80 per person, all inclusive. Members $70. Bookings: momentumwf@westnet.com.au , 0417 824 619 or PO Box 1662, Applecross WA 6953.
Soroptimist International of WA
International Women's Day Breakfast
Official opening by Mrs Julie Michael plus hear inspiring speakers Simone McMahon, Young Western Australian of the Year (and finalist Young Australian of the Year) and Harmony Clayton, recently returned from a Scientific Study of Russia. Be there, 7am breakfast at Burswood on Swan, on the beautiful Swan River, 1 Camfield Drive, Burswood. Tickets: $28pp. Bookings: Delores Caboche (08) 9272 6423.
Celebration of International Women's Day complete with magnificent Candle Lighting Ceremony, fashion parade, and chartering a new club Business and Professional Women (BPW), Belmont.
BPW is a global organisation promoting development, education, training and mentoring of women. Venue: Burswood on Swan Function Centre. With city and river sunset views, fine food, Robin McClelland US Consul General as guest speaker, good company with the combined BPWI clubs this should be a night 'not to be missed'.
Tickets: $45 pp or $85 couple. Credit card accepted. Bookings: BPW@belmontbec.com or 0411 604 648.
National Council of Women of Western Australia is hosting a President's Morning tea for Affiliated Organisations. Guest speaker: Hon Margaret Quirk, MA LLB (Hons) MLA, Minister for Women’s. Interests.
Venue: Main Hall, Rod Evan's Centre 160 Hay St (cnr Plain St) East Perth from 9.45am to 11.45am. Red Cat Bus stops outside the centre.
Tickets: Free to Presidents of Affiliated Organisations. Other Guests - $4.00. Must RSVP - NCWWA office 9325 8897 or ncwwa@bigpond.com .
Australian Public Service Comission (WA) International Women's Day Luncheon A special lunch with two inspirational and talented West Australian women Dr Samina Yasmeen and Patti Chong. Venue: Ballroom 2, Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, 12.00pm - 2.15pm (registrations from 11.30am). Tickets: $75. Bookings: Fax completed Registration Form (available from above website) to 9226 5977. Enquiries: Alison Flack 08 9226 1977 or alison.flack@apsc.gov.au
Worldly Women celebrating International Women's Day LunchBox Lunch List invites you to join in this special day for all women in Perth including Yr 11 and Yr 12 school girls. Be inspired and uplifted by the stories of four outstanding young speakers -Louisa Wood, publishing entrepreneur of the hugely popular My Diary for school students, Network Ten news reporter Narelda Jacobs, youngest ever WA female member of parliament MLA Jaye Radisich, and Kimberley Diamond Company mine supervisor Danielle Turley. This has been the biggest IWD event in WA for the past two years and we hope women from all over Perth will join us and take on a role of "mentor" by networking with our younger student attendees.
Venue: Hyatt Regency Perth, 12pm - 2.30pm.
Bookings: www.lunchboxlunchlist.com.au or email emma@cebd.com.au , phone 9380 9120.
Go Girl Go for IT Careers Showcase -
Breaking the Code
This careers showcase, will be held on 7th - 8th March, endeavours to actively address the lack of females engaged in the Information, Communication and Technology Industry(ICT). The showcase is targeted directly at female secondary school students.
Venue: Murdoch University, 9.30am - 2.00pm.
Enquiries: Dean Smith at Computer Power 9492 2612 or freecall 132784.
The West Australian Equal Opportunity Commission will host its annual International Women’s Day breakfast - 'Women in a New Era of Employment'.
Guest speakers: Gningala Yarran-Clanton, Karma Lord and Penda Mwaiteleke. Event flyer (PDF, 293kb)...includes more information on speakers and registration form
Book your place, or a table, now. Fax registration form to the EOC at (08) 9216 3960 or post to PO Box 7370, Cloisters Square, Perth WA 6850. Venue: Parmelia Hilton. Tickets: $35 per person (includes GST) and a hot breakfast. Enquiries: Debra or Pauline on (08) 9216 3955.
Community and Public Sector Union
'Work choices for women in the Australian Public Sector' and Launch of Online survey...WHAT WOMEN WANT Presentations by a number of speakers. Venue: Level 1, 445 Hay Street, Perth. By invitation. Enquiries: Sue Bowers 9220 0600 or sue.bowers@cpsu.org.au
Curtin University of Technology
"Diversity and experiences of Curtin women living in Rural, Remote and Regional (RRR) areas of W.A."
Guest speakers: Dr Fay Rola-Rubzen, Women in farms: Challenges and opportunities and Ms Emma-Lee Dellar, From a minor to a miner: the red dust is in my veins. Venue: Council Foyer/Chamber, Building 100, Level 3, Curtin University. Time: 7.45am for a 7.55am start - 9.00 am. Cost: $12.00, includes breakfast.
RSVP: by Friday 3 March to eesj@curtin.edu.au or 9266 7007. For further details check web site.
Edith Cowan University (ECU
International Women’s Day Lunch
ECU welcomes you to the launch and signing of Dr Ffion Murphy’s book “DEVOTION” and IWD lunch. Venue: Rendevzous Observation City, Scarborough at 12 noon. Tickets: $45 / $20 student concession, includes a three course meal. Contact: Celeste (08) 6304 2688.
Murdoch University
'Celebration of Successful Women'
This event is being held to recognise and celebrate successful women associated with the University. Tickets: by invitation. Time: 3 - 5pm. Enquiries: Nathan Padgham on 9360 2271 or n.padgham@murdoch.edu.au
University of Western Australia
Morning Tea
'Celebrating the contributions and
achievements of women and the University's commitment to gender equity'.
Guest speaker: Ms Gaye McMath, Executive Director of UWA Finance and Resources, guest speaker. Gaye McMath is Executive Director, Finance and Resources at The University of Western Australia. She is also a member of the UWA Press Advisory Board, UWA Extension Advisory Board, the Western Australian Centre for Remote and Rural Medicine Board and the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre Trust. Prior to her appointment, Ms McMath held the
position of Pro Vice-Chancellor (Resource Management) and Chief Financial Officer at Murdoch University, and was previously employed with BHP Billiton for 23 years in a wide range of senior financial, strategic planning and commercial management positions in the Steel, Mining and Treasury divisions. She was a BHP Billiton nominated director on various domestic and international Boards. Ms McMath is currently a Director of the Silver Chain Nursing Association, Home Building Society Ltd, the Western Australian Treasury Corporation and Alinta Infrastructure Holdings. She is a member of the Methodist Ladies College
school council and the Major Stadia Taskforce.
Venue: Tropical Grove from 10.30-11.30am. RSVP: Lesley Roberts, Equity & Diversity Services, by Monday 6th March (for catering purposes) lesley.roberts@uwa.edu.au
Fremantle Women's Health Centre
Breakfast
Venue: Fremantle Womens' Health Centre, 114 South Street, Fremantle at 9am. Cost: $2 Enquiries: 9430 4545 or fwhc@iinet.net.au
Lucy Saw Refuge invites clients and ex-clients and interested community services to a BBQ. Guest speaker: to be advised. Venue: Rockingham foreshore (exact location advised when RSVPing). Enquiries: 9527 6872 or lucy@iinet.net.au.
South Coastal Women's Health Services
Morning Tea
Come and visit the Centre and meet other women.
Guest speaker: Bev Jowle, Team Leader DCD Fremantle.
Venue: 4 Civic Boulevarde, Rockingham. Must RSVP by Wednesday 1 March. Enquiries: 9550 0900.
RockinghamTAFE
Celebrate Being a Woman...
Plus celebrate the women in our lives and their achievements.
Morning tea, movie & guest speakers.
Venue: Grassed area at Peel Tafe, Simpson Avenue, Rockingham at 10.30am. FREE. Enquiries: Jodie Babb 9599 8686 or jodie.babb@challengertafe.wa.edu.au
Department for Community Development, Rockingham
'Women's Journeys of Inspiration'
Come along and listen to the stories of 3 inspirational women. Enjoy morning tea and get to know each other.
Venue: Port Kennedy Family Activity Centre at 10am.
Cost: $5 (by invitation only)
Enquiries: Cathy Robinson on 9527 0100 or cathy.robinson@dcd.wa.gov.au .
Women's Healthworks invites you to a relaxing, fun morning to share stories of the dreaming, assist you in 'tuning in' and taking time to appreciate our beautiful environment. Learn the 'djitti djitti' dance along with some traditional bush skills. Please bring plate to share. Guest speaker: Delvene from CALM Indigenous Heritage Unit. Venue: meet at the life size bronze sculpture 'Bibulmun Yorga' in Neil Hawkins Park at 9.30am or meet at Womens' Healthworks at 9am and walk as a group to the park. Enquiries: 9300 1566.
Shire of Mundaring
Talkfest! for Women
Morning tea and special guest speaker.
Venue: 8 Craig Street, Mundaring.
Time: 10am - 11.30am.
Tickets: free of charge. Enquiries: 9290 6705 or muriellebodenham@mundaring.wa.gov.au
Mercy Family Centre Lunch
A multicultural lunch with cultural activities. By invitation only. Venue: 4 Tempany Way, Koondoola. Enquiries: Daphne Cuthbertson 9342 4181 or dcuthbertson@mercygroup.com.au
Public Transport Authority of WA
Workplace celebration for staff - lunch in 5 venues with speakers. Enquiries: Veronica Keating 9326 2545 or vkeating@pta.wa.gov.au .
Insurance Commission of WA
Morning tea for staff. Guest speaker: Estelle Blackburn. Enquiries: Tanya Caldwell 9264 3567 or tcaldwell@icwa.wa.gov.au .
Hakia and Casuarina Prisons, Outcare Family Support Centres present a week long (8-14 March) promotion of IWD for prison visitors. Venue: Hakia and Casuarina Prison from 1pm to 6pm.
Friday 10 March
Atwell Family Support Service
Marvellous Marketplace...celebrating local women's passion, power, pride and nurturing spirits.
Nourish, share, learn, grow and celebrate the sustained and significant contribution women make to our world and our community. The morning includes Tribal Belly Dance, Henna Body Art, Information on STD's, Creative memories and much more!
If you would like to display or promte what you do to nourish and revitalise women call Terri, at number below.
Venue: South Lake Ottey Centre, 2a South Lake Drive, South Lake from 10.00-12.30pm. Enquiries: 9417 2372
Saturday 11 March
WestCoast TAFE/Zonta Workshop Assist with preparation of 2000 Zonta Birthing Kits to provide a clean birth for women in developing countries. Venue: WestCoast TAFE, Joondalup from 10am - 2pm. Enquiries: Jean Wyder 9233 1228 or wyderj@joondalup.training.wa.gov.au
Salvation Army Breakfast 'Love the Woman'
Venue: Salvation Army Perth Fortress, 333 William Street, Northbridge at 9am. Tickets: $5. Enquiries/RSVP: Barbara 9472 4461.
Sunday 12 March
The National Council of Women WA (NCWWA), the Australian Asian Association (AAA) and the Ethnic Communities Council (ECC) Women’s Sub-Committee invite you to Government House Ballroom from 3 to 7pm. Following the traditional Aboriginal welcome, the Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Interests, Hon. Margaret Quirk MLA will officially open the ceremony. Guest speaker: Her Worship the Mayor of Gosnells, Mrs Pat Morris. A highlight of the afternoon will be the presentation of the IWD Award to a migrant or refugee women who has brought hope and self-determination to other women. Tickets: $25,includes afternoon tea and entertainment. Enquiries: NCWWA 9325 8897, AAA 9328 6202 or ECC 9227 5322.
Monday 13 March
Soroptimists International of Rockingham Celebration & Meeting The next meeting will be a three-in-one event...celebration of International Women's Day, the opportunity to hear Steph McDonald, recipient of the Woman of Achievement Award in 2005, speak on her work assisting children with learning difficulties to achieve their potential, and the chance to learn more of this service organisation as the club showcases local, state, national and international projects. Guests warmly welcome.
Venue: Rockingham Navy Club, Point Peron Road at 6.30 pm (light supper provided). Enquiries: Mary on 9528 1565.
DATE TBA
(week of 8 March)
Bullsbrook Extended Families Group (Inc) Luncheon 16th Annual Luncheon to be held during week of 8th March. All women in Bullsbrook and surrounding areas welcome. Guest speaker, surprise profiles of local women, raffles, quizzes and more. Day and Venue in Bullsbrook TBA. Bookings: Kathy 9571 1593 / Marion 9447 0058.