EVENTS FOR MARCH 2009
2 Monday - 6 Friday
IWD - Program of Events
Ms Brown's Women's Collective / Edith Cowan University Student Guild
In the lead up to International Women's Day, celebrate with ECU in a week of seminars, workshops and live entertainment at the Joondalup and Mt Lawley campus. Please see flyer.
Contact: Katie, ECU Guild Womyn's Officer- 0414 315 077 or womyn@ecuguild.org.au / Bridget- 0408 099 088 or media@ecuguild.org.au
Further Information: www.msbrownscollective.comfypage.com
5 Thursday
IWD Picnic
Murdoch University Guild of Students/Students Without Borders
You are invited to an IWD picnic, includes speakers and "Les Trois Amie" - a trio of strings and flute. Open to public.
Venue: Bush Court, Murdoch University, Murdoch
Cost: Gold coin donation
Contact: Kate women@guild.murdoch.edu.au / 0420 292 403
5 Thursday
Grace Vaughan Lecture
University of Western Australia, Australian Association of Social Workers and Department for Communities
This lecture commemorates the life and achievements of Grace Vaughan
Guest Speaker: Dr Tamara Mackean, Senior Research Fellow, UWA
Lecture topic: Journey’s of Love and Activism: Aboriginal Women Sharing the Caring
Time: 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Venue: The University Club Theatre Auditorium, UWA
Cost: FREE
RSVP: Jayde Fuller on 08 6217 8211 or registerGVL@communities.wa.gov.au
5 Thursday – 8 Sunday
Photographic Exhibition ‘Women & War’
International Committee, Red Cross WA
This exhibition provides an insight into how wars around the world and their aftermath continue to affect women.
Time: Thu-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 12-5pm, Sun 12-6pm.
Cost: Free
Venue: Showcase Gallery, Central TAFE 12 Aberdeen Street, Northbridge
Contact: 9427 1318
6 Friday
IWD Luncheon & 'Most Inspiring Woman of the Year' Award
Momentum Women's Forum
The guest speaker will be Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC, Governor-General of Australia. Please see flyer.
Time: 11.30am - 3pm
Venue: Perth Convention Exhibition Centre
Cost: $120 / $1100 -10 / VIP $1500 -10
Bookings: momentumwf@westnet.com.au / 0417 824 619
6 Friday
IWD Event 'Women's Wonders of Wandering'
Wandering Telecentre
All women welcome.
Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Wandering Telecentre, 18 Watts Street, Wandering
Cost: Free
Contact: Linda 9884 1561
6 Friday
IWD Breakfast Forum: 'Women Refugees - Stories of Survival'
Equal Opportunity Commission
WA Equal Opportunity Commissioner, Yvonne Henderson, Invites you to a breakfast forum to celebrate International Women's Day 2009. Opening Address by Janet Holmes A Court, Patron, Association for Services to Torture & Trauma Survivors (ASeTTS). Invitation attached.
Guest Speakers: Hawa Sesay; Jennifer Addy, Senior Coordinator, Clinical Team, ASeTTS.
Time: 7.15am, for 7.30am - 9am
Venue: The Grand River Ballroom, Sheraton Hotel, 207 Adelaide Tce, Perth
Cost: $40
Contact: Pauline or Debra 9216 3955 / eoc@eoc.wa.gov.au
RSVP BY 27 FEBRUARY 2009
6 Friday
Public Symposium
Department for Communities
The symposium will provide a discussion, geared towards changing current expectations of those with caring responsibilities. For more details click here.
Time: 9.00am - 1.00pm
Venue: Central TAFE, East Perth
Cost: FREE
RSVP: Wendy Barnard on 08 6217 8209 or wendy.barnard@communities.wa.gov.au
6 Friday
IWD Luncheon - Worldly Women
LunchBox List
With four speakers, a Careers Expo, gourmet lunchbox included, and the opportunity to network with other exceptional women, this is a value-packed event not to be missed! Visit www.lunchboxlist.com for latest details and online bookings.
Speakers: Dr Kristen Nowak, Aimee Silla, Kerry Allan-Zinner, Lauren Heinritz.
Time: 11.30am - 1.30pm
Venue: Hyatt Regency Perth
Cost: $88 / students $33 - incl lunch
Bookings: www.lunchboxlist.com
6 – 7 Friday - Saturday
Refugee & Immigrant Women - Setting the Social Inclusion Agenda
Ethnic Communities Council of WA - ECCWA
A national conference which will feature inspiring speakers covering a range of issues including Aboriginal reconciliation, childcare, regional and rural issues, seniors, housing, sport and recreation, family violence, mental health, and youth. Please see attached brochure for more information.
Time: 9am - 5pm each day
Venue: Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle WA
Cost: $75 - $450 - see brochure
Contact: Nadia Loncar / Suresh Rajan - 9227 5322
8 Sunday
Indigenous Celebration
Department for Communities
Celebrating the contribution of Indigenous women's caring roles in Western Australia. For more details click here.
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: Central TAFE, East Perth
Cost: FREE
RSVP: Jayde Fuller on 08 6217 8211 or jayde.fuller@communities.wa.gov.au
8 Sunday
Public Expo
Department for Communities
Help celebrate the contribution of women and build a vision for the future of caring in Western Australia. For more details click here.
Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm
Venue: Central TAFE, East Perth
Cost: FREE
8 Sunday
IWD Expo - IMAGES OF WOMEN
Amnesty International WA
You are invited to a two-hour interactive workshop exploring a common issue in contemporary Australia: VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN. What is violence against women? What does it look like in Australia today? How are you dealing with it? Using engaging techniques and fun activities, create and share images of women; our challenges, strengths and the many ways forward. Please see flyer.
Facilitator: Erika Jacobson, ACT OUT
Where: E Central TAFE, 140 Royal Street, East Perth.
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Cost:FREE
RSVP: By 3 March - 0406 758 062
8 Sunday
IWD Expo: After Cancer Treatment
Hope Alexander
Please see flyer for more details.
Time: 12.30 - 1.30pm
Venue: E-Central TAFE, 140 Royal Street, East Perth
Cost: FREE
Contact: Hope 0423 139 284 / hope@hopealexander.com
Information: www.hopealexander.com
8 Sunday
IWD Luncheon
BPW Candle Lighting Ceremony & Belmont BPW's 3rd Birthday Celebration
You are invited to celebrate Business and Professional Women from around the world with guest speakers, international and Indigenous fashion displays, fashion parades by students from the Australian Islamic College and 'Follow Your Dream', plus 'handmade' recycled items for sale.
Speakers: Cr Glenys Godfrey- Mayor, City of Belmont; Taku Mbudzi- Ribbon of Africa, Home Based Business of the Year; Rula Jnied- Rayanne's Design, Business Woman of the Year; Brenda Robbins- Barrister; Miss Poppy- Volunteer of the Year.
Entertainment: Miss Poppy
Time: 12noon - 2pm
Cost: $20
Venue: City of Belmont Civic Centre, 215 Wright Street, Cloverdale
RSVP: By 28 February for catering - events@tcfwa.com / 9479 3777 / Fx 9479 3888
8 Sunday
IWD 2009 - Liturgical Kit
Office for the Participation of Women
A parish liturgical kit has been forwarded to all parishes for this Sunday, 8 March 2009. If you would like to organise a Sunday liturgy you can obtain this kit by contacting the Office for the Participation of Women by email at director.opw@catholic.org.au
8 Sunday
IWD Panel - Honouring Creative Women in WA
National Council of Women WA
Please see the flyer for more details.
MC: Lennie McCall, Vice President, Royal WA Historical Society
Panel: Lennie McCall; Dr Robyn Taylor, Author/Art Historian; Rona Chadwick, Consultant; Louise Morrison, Art Consultant.
Time: 12.30pm - 2pm
Cost: FREE
Venue: Level 2 Lecture Theatre, Building A, Central TAFE, 140 Royal Street, East Perth
8 Sunday
Nectar Festival - Fremantle
Red Tent Events
A night to make connections, network, enjoy performance, be inspired, eat fine food, and peruse the market of local women entrepreneurs. Please see press release and flyer.
Time: 6pm - 10pm
Venue: Fremantle Arts Centre
Cost: $15 / children - free
Bookings & Enquiries: www.nectarfestival.com.au
8 Sunday
IWD - Morning Tea in Albany!
Department for Communities
Time: 10am -12 noon
Cost: Buy your morning tea.
Venue: Albany Hotel, York Street, ALBANY
Contact: 9841 0795
8 Sunday
IWD Expo - Free Information Stall
GROW WA
GROW has Australia-wide, mutual-help groups promoting wellbeing, mental health and personal development. In WA there are 20 GROW groups, including 5 in the country. Groups are free and open to all. No referrals required, just come along.
Phone: GROW WA 9315 1666 / 1800 558 268
Time: 10- 3pm
Cost: Free
Venue: e-Central TAFE, Royal Street, East Perth
Further Information: wa@grow.net.au / www.grow.net.au
9 Monday
IWD Event - BBQ Picnic at HMAS Warramunga Park
Lucy Saw Centre, South Metropolitan Integrated Family Abuse Service,
Southern Communities Advocacy Legal & Education Service, South Coastal Women's Health Services
Please see flyer.
Time: 11.30am - 2pm
Venue: Near playground, Westralia Gardens, Leghorn St, Rockingham
Cost: Free - lunch provided.
Register: Joska 0412 511 313 / smifas@iinet.net.au
9 Monday
Flowers for Hedland Women!
Hedland Well Women's Centre
The Hedland Well Women's Centre will celebrate International Womens Day with their annual Flowers for Hedland Women. They also distribute the resources provided by the Department for Communities.
Time: 12 noon - lasts as long as the flowers last!
Venue: South Hedland Shopping Centre
Contact: Janet 9140 1124
9 Monday
IWD Event - What Will The World Look Like When Women are Running It?
City of Swan / Midland Women's Health Care Place
Open space workshop for women, bring your ideas! PLUS, a new website Launch! Lunch included. Please see the flyer for more exciting details!
Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: Midland Women's Health Care Place, 4 The Avenue, Midland
RSVP BY 2 MARCH: Patsy 9250 2221, Pat 9267 9394 / 0408 958 485
9 Monday
IWD Breakfast
UNIFEM
Guest Speker: Rita Taphorn is Regional Programme Manager of UNIFEM’s “Gender Equality in Political Governance Programme”, based at UNIFEM Pacific Regional Office in Suva, Fiji. Please see flyer.
Time: 7am – 9am
Venue: Hyatt Regency
Cost: $50 per ticket or $1,000 per corporate table
Contact: Anne mcallisters@ozemail.com.au / 0407 026 612.
9 Monday
IWD Inaugural Edith Cowan Memorial Lecture - In honour of Hope and Courage
Edith Cowan University, Joondalup
To celebration IWD in 2009, ECU presents the Inaugural Edith Cowan Memorial Lecture, presented by Penny Flett. Penny is the CEO of Brightwater Care Group and the recipient of the Western Australian of the Year Award 2009.
Time: 12.30pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre 32 - ECU Joondalup
Cost: FREE
To Register: Online www.ecu.edu.au/CorporateEvents/IWD.htm
10 Tuesday
Hills Community Support Group Morning Tea
Shire of Mundaring
To recognize the role that Carers play within our community, a free morning of networking, pampering, fun and information on "Sharing the Caring”. See flyer.
Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: Hub of the Hills , 8 Craig Street Mundaring
Cost: FREE
RSVP: By Thursday March 5 to hubcoordinator@mundaring.wa.gov.au or phone 9290 6683
11 Wednesday (till June 09)
IWD Art Exhibition 'Vessels of Hope'
Christina Henri
Christina Henri pays tribute to the lives of Australia's 25,566 convict women and their economic and social contribution to the Nation, through a number of projects including her international one, a unique Memorial - Roses from the Heart. Opening by invitation, event includes contribution by St Patricks Year 6 students.
Venue: Fremantle Prison Gallery
Time: 6pm.
Contact: 0407 575 018 / www.christinahenri.com.au
More Information: Click here
14 Saturday
IWD Event 'Women of the World'
The Muslim Women's Support Centre
An invitation for you and your friends to a multicultural dinner for all women, from every faith and background, from 13 years of age upwards. Includes a three-course meal, entertainment, activities and dancing. Please see the flyer for more details. All women welcome!
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Redcliffe Community Hall
Cost: $40
RSVP: By 8 March 2009
Contact: MWSC 9451 5696