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Saturday 1
AWARDS OPEN
2008 National Leadership Achievement Award for Women
The Australian Virtual Centre for Leadership for Women (CLW) will be running its 2008 National Leadership Achievement Award for Women again from 1 September 2007 and closing for applications on 22 December 2007.
The CLW Leadership Achievement Award, established to recognise women in the community who use their own initiative to create and implement projects for the benefit of the community and in collaboration with the community, is open to all Australian women 18 years and above who can nominate themselves or be nominated by others. There is no fee for entry. This Award is unique in that it is a nation wide award for women who take on voluntary leadership roles in the community.
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: $28 for members, $30 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
Sunday 2 - Saturday 8
National Child Protection Week REGISTER NOW!
National Child Protection Week gives the opportunity for all Australians to get involved in activities that highlight the need to make our local communities child friendly, thereby providing for the wellbeing of our children.
National Child Protection Week is funded by the Australian Government Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.
Child Friendly Australia
Take the child friendly challenge.
Make your street child friendly!
Monday 10
Business and Professional Women Fremantle
“Speak-Easy” Dinner
Guest Speaker: Carol Scott, the CEO of Project U will give you steps to empower you, improve your oral presentations and remove some of the terror associated with Public Speaking.
Time: 6.00pm Networking, 7.00pm Dinner
Venue: Fremantle Sailing Club
Cost: $45 non-members.
To book go to www.bpw.com.au and click on Events.
Enquiries: Alexia Brbich on 9386 8989 or 0403 054 556
Tuesday 18
Fair Employment Advocate
Discussion Forum - What Rights? Whose Rights?
A discussion about the rights based approach to employment relations in Australia.
Guest Speaker: Lisa Heap, Executive Director, Australian Institute of Employment Rights.
Lisa is also the author of two international lobbying kits on the issue of Paid Maternity Leave, which have been used by unions, community groups and governments around the world.
Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Venue: Kings Park Function Centre Fraser Avenue, Kings Park
RSVP: 12 September 2007
COST: $25 (Drinks and nibbles will be provided).
Book Launch: At this forum the AIER will launch its new book An Australian Charter of Employment Rights which explores the rights based framework and provides persuasive commentary about which rights should be enshrined within Australian workplaces. Attendees at the forum will have an opportunity to purchase the book in advance of its general public release.
Registrations or inquiries can be made by contacting (08)9327 8608 or email fairemployment@docep.wa.gov.au or by completing the Registration Form.
Friday 21
Edmund Rice Centre for Social Justice
Aboriginal and Indigenous Women's Network
Flyer (PDF, 94kb)
Attend these regular gatherings to yarn and build support networks across the community.
Venue: 24 High Street, Fremantle
Enquiries: Tracy Pollett tel:9432 2400.