Southern Women's Action Network

Date: Sunday, 21 May 2017

Location: Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Offices. Corner of Main and Queen Streets, Mornington

Please join us at 9.30 to meet new friends, chat,  share an interest in social justice and listen to an interesting talk  from our guest speaker Kathleen McInnes who will represent WAYSS.

 After 20 years in community services, Kathleen McInnes has broad knowledge and experience in issues of homelessness, mental health and older people at risk.  Kathleen will explain who can become homeless and why and discuss the supports and linkages for homeless people in our region. 

WAYSS  supports people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to access stable, affordable and safe accommodation. WAYSS helps young people, families, indigenous Australians and women at risk of or experiencing domestic violence. 

$8.00 on the door includes membership and refreshments.

Date: Sunday, 5 March 2017

Location: Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Offices. Corner of Main and Queen Streets, Mornington

PLEASE NOTE that we have decided this year to change the usual date of the first meeting to be nearer to International Womens Day on 8th of March.  Therefore this meeting only will be held on the first sunday of the month and then meetings will revert back to the usual 3rd Sunday of the months of May, July, September and November.  

Do join us on March 5th when our guest speaker will be Luz Restrepo,  the founder and CEO of SisterWorks who support migrant, asylum-seeker and refugee women to develop their own businesses and achieve financial independence.  

What started in 2011 as a small group of women making and selling their crafts around Melbourne, SisterWorks has grown to involve 88 women entrepreneurs from 33 different countries and attract 70 volunteers who regularly donate their time and experience.  We welcome any women, bring your friends, membership is not necessary.  Doors open at 9.30. $8.00 includes refreshments.  

Date: Sunday, 20 November 2016

Location: Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Offices. Corner of Main and Queen Streets, Mornington

Please join us for the last SWAN meeting of the year before our summer break.  We are very pleased to have Ambreen Mirza the CEO of the Muslim Women’s Centre in Clifton Hill, as our guest speaker. .  We look forward to seeing lots of women ( no need to be a member ) at registration at 9.30   Cost $8.00  includes light refreshments.                                                   www.ausmuslimwomenscentre.org.au 

Date: Sunday, 18 September 2016

Location: Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Offices. Corner of Main and Queen Streets, Mornington

This meeting will include the AGM and therefore will begin at the earlier time of 9.00am.  It would be appreciated if you could attend at this time as there are important issues for discussion and your input is essential to the continuation of SWAN.

As you may have read in recent Flyers the Speaker Coordinator, Sue Weber the Facilitator, Pamela Blazsanyik  and Treasurer June Jay will all be retiring from the Committee this year.  However roles such as these can be shared and the Committee works closely as a friendly team. So could anyone who feels that they would like to contribute by joining the Committee please speak to Lynn on the registration desk.

The speaker following the AGM will be Aline Burgess from Peninsula Carer’s Council. Aline was named the Mornington Peninsula Shire Australia Day Citizen of the Year in 2016 for her tireless advocacy on behalf of people with mental illness. 

* $8 on the door includes refreshments.

 

 

Date: Sunday, 17 July 2016

Location: Mornington Shire Chambers, Corner of Vancouver St, and entrance on Queen St. Mornington.

Do please join us as we celebrate NAIDOC with our guest speakers Lisa Waup, and Tracey Lea who will be representing Baluk Arts, a not-for-profit organisation based in Mornington. Baluk Artists originate from diverse Aboriginal backgrounds from all over Australia and their artworks reflect themes of identity in a contemporary cultural context.  Through their work Baluk Arts  has enabled  family groups and members of the stolen generation to reconnect with their culture. Meeting starts at 9.30 with the $8 entry fee including refreshments.  For more information check out the link to their website on our links page.

Date: Sunday, 20 March 2016

Location: Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Offices. Corner of Main and Queen Streets, Mornington

Do join us at 9.30 for our first meeting of 2016.  Our guest speaker will be Carmen Hawker, the manager of the Victorian branch of The Global Women’s Project. This Australian based non-profit organisation endeavours to empower women and support grassroots organisations in Nepal and Cambodia.  Carmen will speak about their ongoing work including efforts to prevent violence against women. Registration $8 on the door.  Non members very welcome.  Light refreshments included.

Date: Sunday, 15 November 2015

Location: Mornington Peninsula Shire Offices, Corner of Queen and Vancouver St. ( next to the library) Mornington

 

We are holding a special PENINSULA FORUM where women representing various Peninsula organisations will address members on issues such as Domestic Violence, Homelessness on the Peninsula, Overcoming Abuse and Palliative Care.  

Please join us for our last meeting of 2015.  Starting at 9.30.   It is not necessary to be a member, $8 on the door.

 

Date: Sunday, 20 September 2015

Location: Mornington Peninsula Shire Offices. Corner of Queen and Main Streets, Mornington

 

This meeting our guest will be Gabriella Bornstein who will speak about the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre. of their core principles to Assist, Advocate for, Empower, Engage & Educate those seeking Asylum in Australia and some of the issues faced by the organisation.  

As always in September we will be holding our AGM.  The AGM will be brief and held before the speaker begins.

The doors will open at 09.30 for registration – $8.00  There will be a raffle, with tickets costing $1 for 3.  The proceeds will be collected with the entry fee to be distributed to a suitable worthy cause which will be voted upon at this AGM.

At this defining time of year, we are again concerned that we need to attract new members to the committee ….. Please DO NOT stop reading !  this applies to all of us, including YOU!  

As with most things in life ‘ many hands make light work’  and of course  there are certain obligations and tasks that require planning, and implementing, to keep SWAN viable. These tasks are not arduous but do require to be done if SWAN is to continue to survive.  Specific skills are a bonus, but usually rare in any of the areas that we contribute in.  We  help each other, and get through together.  It is also a great opportunity to learn a new skill!.    Earlier truly dedicated committee members, provided us with detailed instructions on the management of all aspects of  SWAN,  which undoubtedly makes life a lot easier for current committee members.    As there are 5 SWAN meetings annually, the committee meets for roughly 1-2 hours, an extra 5 times a year.  We are a friendly bunch and always looking for more enthusiastic, like minded women to join us in sharing the load.  If you feel able to contribute in any way large or small ( even collecting the mail 6 times a year, if unlike any of us currently, you live conveniently close to the postbox? ) we would make you feel very welcome and your contribution would be valued by all of us SWAN members!

 On the day there will be ‘nomination slips’  at the registration desk for you to complete on your way in, or feel free to email us at swanwomen@outlook.com  PLEASE think about it, talk to a current committee member,  email questions to our previously mentioned email address, and if you are still unable to help, perhaps you know of another member you could suggest?

Thankyou and lets all look toward a  new rejuvenated dynamic members committee, to spur us on and accompany us through 2016!  

see you at the front desk! 

 

Date: Sunday, 17 May 2015

Location: Council chambers

Please join us for our meeting on Sunday 17th May, Our guest speaker will be Hannah Jay,  who will discuss Women and girls in the International Development Agenda. $8.00 on the door with refreshments.

 

 

Date: Sunday, 15 March 2015

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Please join us for our first meeting of 2015.  Our speaker will be  Dr. Philomena Horsley.  A Research Fellow from the Australian Centre of Health Sex & Society.  She will  speak about issues regarding the Sexual Assault of Older Women in the context of family violence and institutional abuse.  Refreshments from 9.30 cost $8