Southern Women's Action Network

Date: Thursday, 29 August 2013

Location: Mornington Peninsula Shire Offices Besgrove St, Rosebud 3939

You are invited to attend a new Shire disability initiative relating to scooter recharging to be launched by the mayor Cr. Lynne Bowden.

Time: 11.30am-1.30pm (lunch provided at 12 noon)

RSVP by 27/8/13 to 5950 1685 

Date: Thursday, 22 August 2013

Location: Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Chambers, Queen St, Mornington

Community groups using volunteers for their committees of management or to provide community services are invited to attend a seminar to learn about equal opportunities legislation in a volunteering context and national volunteering standards.

The seminar will be held between 9.30am-1.45pm.

To RSVP (by 19/8/13) or for further enquiries please contact: SPCD Admin on 5950 1685 

Date: Sunday, 9 June 2013

Location: Peninsula Community Theatre, Cnr Nepean Hwy & Wilsons Rd, Mornington

You are invited to this free event which includes multicultural concerts, community workshops Multifaith blessings, Art & Film exhibitions, stalls, food and kids activities.

For more info go to:

www.interfaithfestival.org.au

Date: Thursday, 6 June 2013

Location: Mornington Cinemas

Project Futures are holding a fundraising screening of The Great Gatsby at Mornington Cinemas.

The funds raised will go towards assisting young women to escape the Sex Trafficking Trade in Cambodia as highlighted by our May Speaker Mel Gillion.

Cost of tickets: $25.00 each for movie and a glass of wine or orange juice.

Time of screening: 6.30 pm arrive at 6.00 pm  

Contact: Mel Gillion for tickets for you and your friends:

melinda@projectsfutures.com

A/c Name: Melinda Reynolds

BSB 806015

A/c No. 01620998

Ref: Your full name the word: GatsbyM2.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date: Wednesday, 5 June 2013

Location: Southern Peninsula Arts Centre, Eastbourne Rd, Rosebud

 Please join us on:

Wednesday June 5th, 6pm – 9.30pm at

Southern Peninsula Arts Centre, Eastbourne Road, Rosebud. (In grounds of Rosebud Secondary College)

For a screening of the movie ‘The Island President’, which tells the story of how:

After bringing democracy to the Maldives after thirty years of despotic rule, President Mohamed Nasheed is faced with an even greater challenge: as one of the most low-lying countries in the world, a rise of three feet in sea level would submerge the 1200 islands of the Maldives enough to make them uninhabitable.

Post-film Q&A with: Greg Hunt – South East Councils for Climate Change Action

& Luke Taylor – Sustainable Living Foundation – The Earth Charter 

Pre-film supper provided 6-6.30pm.

Bookings:

http://islandpresidentmps.eventbrite.com.au  

If you do not have access to the internet or require further

information phone Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Social Planning and Community Development team on 5950 1685.

Date: Thursday, 30 May 2013

Location: Council Chambers of the Mornington Peninsula Shire Offices in Queen St, Mornington

Join in the local Reconciliation celebrations for 2013:

As well as the Council meeting on 27/5/13 there will also be a movie presentation night, where a short film by Tim Purdie “Womindjeka” will be launched, followed by a screening of the movie “Bush Law” by film maker and lawyer Danielle Loy. This event will be held at the Council Chambers of the Mornington Peninsula Shire Offices in Queen St, Mornington on Thursday 30th May at 5.30pm for a 6pm commencement. Entry is by gold coin donation, with proceeds going to Mornington Peninsula Aboriginal Social Support Services.

Bookings are essential and tickets are available from: 

http://trybooking.com/CTKQ

Date: Thursday, 30 May 2013

Location: Council Chambers of the Mornington Peninsula Shire Offices in Queen St, Mornington

There is also a movie presentation, where a short film by Tim Purdie “Womindjeka” will be launched, followed by a screening of the movie “Bush Law” by　film maker and lawyer Danielle Loy. This event will be held　at the Council Chambers of the Mornington Peninsula Shire Offices in Queen St, Mornington on Thursday 30th May at 5.30pm for a 6pm commencement. Entry is by gold coin donation, with proceeds going to Mornington Peninsula Aboriginal Social Support Services. Bookings are essential and tickets are available from:

http://trybooking.com/CTKQ

Date: Monday, 27 May 2013

Location: New Peninsula Church, 370 Cragie Rd, Mt. Martha (MelRef: 146 A11).

Join in the local Reconciliation celebrations for 2013:

The Annual Reconciliation Presentation to the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council will be held on Monday 27th May. Local residents are invited to join councillors and the local Aboriginal community for a community dinner at 6pm, followed by a 7pm Council meeting, which includes the Reconciliation Presentation. This will be held at the New Peninsula Church, 370 Cragie Rd, Mt. Martha (MelRef: 146 A11). If you would like to attend please advise Kylie on 5950 1137, for catering purposes.

Date: Tuesday, 21 May 2013

Location: Council Chambers Mornington, Corner Queen & Main St

Colourfest, Mornington Peninsula Shire and New Hope Foundation invites you to join us for free film screenings between 6.30pm-8.30pm. Bookings made by phoning 5950 1685 or via email at spcd@mornpen.vic.gov.au or

To book tickets online http://www.trybooking.com/CRPQ 

 

Movie Play List

Mohammad (2009)

Mohammad is the story of a young Iraqi boy learning Parkour in
Western Sydney. He becomes increasingly skilled at the new art form
and we find out what his family and friends think of his passion and
knack for movement. His name is Mohammad Al-Mayahi.
Director: Ali Kadhim Duration: 7 minutes

Nonna Maria (2009)

A cable company suspects Nonna Maria of connection theft, resulting
in a confusing exchange of culture and generation.
Director: Anthony Guilbert Duration: 7 minutes

Happy Country (2008)

A pregnant Chinese woman and her over-conflicted Chinese husband
set off for Sydney by car and discover distance is not confined to
the landscape.
Director: Corrie Chen Duration: 14 minutes

Mary (2009)

Samantha is the story of a young girl who mistakes her hijab wearing
Muslim neighbour for an image of Mother Mary.
Director: Fatima Mawas Duration: 5 minutes

Hot Bread Shop (2011)

A momentary snippet of the lives of Vietnamese mother and Hot bread Shop owner Kim Cuc and son, Vinh. In
mockumentary style, the film explores identity, parent-child relationships and day-to-day living.
Director: Maria Tran Duration: 7 minutes

The Tech Effect (2009)

Technology has become a barrier towards face to face communication. The Tech Effect is a condition plaguing the
beautiful communication bonds, is there a way to overcome its effects?
The Lebanese Wallet (2011)
An Indian woman finds a wallet at home, uncertain of it’s story she decides to return it to the owner, only to find there
is aggression and conflict underlying the return of the wallet.
Director: Gary Paramanathan Duration: 7 minutes

Show and Tell (2010)

Is a collection of stories from migrants and refugees in Australia. Through the use of nostalgia and memory the docu-
mentary explores the process of mourning loss and how we as human beings establish relationship with objects in
order to help us have contact with the past.

Date: Wednesday, 1 May 2013

Location: Sorrento-Portsea Senior Citizens Hall, Cnr Queen and Melbourne Rds, Sorrento

Fantastic opportunity to experience local theatre, at no cost. ‘Telling Tales’ will be held in Sorrento on 1/5/13 at 5pm, featuring local community members talking about their lives and experiences. 

Themes include racism, ageing, CALD and Aboriginal issues, mental health, domestic violence, healing through art and a sense of belonging to the Peninsula communi