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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 to women. At a local level BPW offers great opportunities for developing social and professional networks for women of all ages.
Time: 6.30pm for 7.00pm 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 5.00pm on the previous Friday to President Liz Flatters; ph: 9300 4511 or 0402 080 710, email
liz@stayingintouch.com.au
Tuesday 4
Department of Consumer & Employment Protection/CHOICE/ University of WA Law Faculty
Ruby Hutchison Memorial Address- Consumer Protection in the Age of the Information Economy.
Included in the Congress registration but indicate attendance on your registration form. Open to the public.
Speaker: Professor Jane Winn, Charles I. Stone Professor & Director, Shidler Center for Law Commerce & Technology, University of Washington, Seattle Law School.
Time: 6pm – 6.45pm Address / 6.45pm – 7.15pm Refreshments
Venue: University of WA
Details: www.ncc2008.com
Cost: Free public lecture
Wednesday 5
Department of Consumer & Employment Protection
Wednesday & Thursday 5 & 6
National Consumer Congress 2008
For consumer advocates, community service groups, business people, elected members, community members, students. National and international speakers will discuss current consumer issues in Australia, the European Union, the UK, and Asia. Topics include - forces driving poverty, fair-trade, sustainable consumption, behavioural economics, empowering advocacy online, Indigenous art, and financial capability. Venue: Perth Convention Exhibition Centre
Registration: online - www.ncc2008.com
Cost: Full registration $180 / Day registration - 5 March $120, 6 March $90
Information: 1300 30 40 54 or consumer@docep.wa.gov.au
Mental Health Council of Australia
Workshops: Providers of mental health services can also attend a free, full day workshop for building stronger not for profit organisations. See MHCA flyer (pdf 79kb)
Information/Bookings: Rachelle at rachelle.irving@mhca.org.au or (02) 6285 0812.
Workshop - “Diversity in Childcare: Steps towards supporting bilingualism”,
Clarifying misconceptions around learning a second language and creating an environment that is supportive of bilingualism.
Speaker: Dolly Bhargava, speech pathologist.
Other courses and events:
Free English classes - International English Centre of Perth Institute of Business & Technology, Edith Cown University, Churchlands.
Parenting & Health Program for Muslim Women – Muslim Women’s Support Centre.
Tuesdays - Spanish Seniors Group
Tuesdays - Italian Friendly Bingo
Wednesdays - Conversational Chinese
Wednesdays - Harmony Gongs, Tibetan Singing Bowls
Thursdays - Conversational English
Saturdays - Informal Danish Classes
For more information on these and more events visit www.geocities.com/bilingualfamilies/events
Thursday 6
Women in Business Networking Series, Women's CPA Network, Networking & Cocktail Function -Women get aboard (pdf 242Kb)
There are countless women in WA who hold senior management positions and are experienced candidates for directorships but there is a lack of a real peer network where women can discuss such career advancement.
Guest Speakers:
Helen Cook - Chairperson, Art Gallery WA, and former Director of the Heart Foundation (WA). Ron Gibson - Director, Go Networking.
Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm
Venue: Art Gallery WA, James St Mall, Perth
Cost: $55 / $45
Friday 7
Women's Forum Australia
Forum - "Get Real!"
A timely forum on female body image, premature sexualisation of girls, and objectification of the bodies of girls and young women in advertising, marketing and popular culture.
Also launching WOMENS Healthworks' Photo Exhibition celebrating women as whole people, and 'Faking It' - $15 ($10 conc).
Speakers: Selena Ewing - researcher / author 'Faking It: The Female Image in Young Women's Magazines'; Julie Gale - Kids Free 2b Kids; Melinda Tankard Reist, author / editor 'Faking It'; Dannielle Miller - Enlighten Education ... plus other speakers and young local musicians!
Venue: Government House Ballroom, St George's Terrace, Perth
Time: 7pm / 7.30pm start
Cost: Free. Refreshments provided.
Enquiries: 0417 056 706
Visit: womensforumaustralia.org
Association for Services to Torture and Trauma Survivors Inc
Workshop: Cross-Cultural Counselling Approaches to Working with Refugee Survivors of Torture & Trauma
For professionals working with survivors of torture and trauma in a counselling capacity. A good pre-requisite is Orientation the Refugee Experience, calendar at www.asetts.org.au/training
Time: 9am - 1pm
Cost: NGO’s $250 / Government $300
Training Enrolment Form (print)
Registration: Ph 9227 2700 Fx 9227 2777 Email: training@asetts.org.au
Saturday 8
International Women's Day Event
WOMEN'S Healthworks
Food for Thought
Join in the celebration at Arena Joondalup. All mothers, daughters and their friends are invited.
Guest speakers: 'Em' - 92.9 Breakfast Radio, Kate James - Model, Melinda Tankard Reist - Women's Forum Australia, and Helen Frost - Powerful Nutrition for Life.
Lunch will be provided with activities to join in. Come along and spread the word! Numbers are limited so please phone to reserve your place. See flyer (pdf 682kb)http://www.womenshealthworks.org.au/
Belmont Business & Professional Women / Multicultural Women's Sewing Project
Muslim Women's Wear Parade, Indigenous Fashion Display & BPW Candle Lighting Ceremony & 2nd Anniversary
You are invited to celebrate International Women's Day. Light luncheon & refreshments. Please see Flyer (PDF, 730kb).
Speakers: Ahdielah Edries, President, WA Islamic Council; Rula Jneid, Rayanne's Design,
Venue: City of Belmont Function Centre, Wright Street, Cloverdale
Time: 12noon - 2pm
Cost: $20 per person
Thursday 13
A local network of community group coordinators of volunteers. New participants welcome! Gain information on latest developments in the volunteer sector and volunteer management, workshops and free training, guest speakers, and a cuppa and cake.
Venue: Drabble House, Cnr Webster St & Stirling H’Way (behind Nedlands Library)
Time: 10.00am - 12.30pm
RSVP: Joanne Cutten - 9273 3634 / fax:9273 3643
nedvolservice@nedlands.wa.gov.au
Wednesday 17
Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission; WiSER- Women in Social & Economic Research, Curtin University; and the Equal Opportunity Commission, WA
Have Your Say On Building A Fair & Equal Society for Women & Men in Australia
With Elizabeth Broderick, Sex Discrimination Commissioner & Commissioner responsible for Age Discrimination. You are invited to this consultation, part of Commissioner Broderick's national Listening Tour. An interactive website also allows online contributions. Please see flyer.
Time: 10.45am for 11am - 1pm
Venue: Curtin Graduate School of Business, 78 Murray Street, cnr Pier Street, Perth
Wednesday 26
Connect Groups
Networking Morning Tea - A Holistic Approach to Wellness
Please come along and get involved in the value of community support, share ideas, contacts and information. Bookings essential!
Speaker: Caroline Horlock, Silver Chain
Time: 9:30am – 11am
Cost: Free
Venue: 335-337 Pier Street, Perth (opp. Perth Oval)
RSVP: 20 March
Saturday 29
Gynaecological Awareness Information Network (GAIN) Inc
Pelvic / Vulval Pain Awareness Day
Come along and get inVULVed. Empower yourself and get to know more about “What goes on Down There”. Please see attached flyer. Speakers: Dr. Tim Pavy, Head of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, KEMH; Catherine Aurubind, GAIN member; Associate Professor Thierry Vancaillie, Royal Hospital for Women, NSW.
Venue: King Edward Memorial Hospital – Agnes Walsh House Bagot Rd, Subiaco
Time: 9.30am – 12pm
Cost: $10 GAIN Members / $15 Non Members
RSVP: Essential for catering - 9340 1670 or email: enquiries@gain.org.au