SWAN members express concern about a wide range of social justice issues. We encourage members to share information about these issues with others in our network. They can do this in several different ways.
They can put written information and flyers about upcoming events on the ‘Share Table’ at our bi-monthly General Meetings, enabling those who are interested to take a copy. Meeting participants also have an opportunity to tell the wider group about an issue in which they are involved and provide details about any activities or advocacy campaigns that are taking place.
As well as this, members can email information and flyers to swanwomen@outlook.com to be forwarded to the Editor of SWAN NEWS for publication in the next edition (generally circulated on the 1st of the month).
Where possible we encourage those who are concerned about a particular issue to get together to discuss how they can learn more and work with one another to advocate for change. In some instances, this leads to a dedicated SWAN working group that meets to plan how they can contribute to addressing an issue. On other occasions, we encourage members to join advocacy campaigns being facilitated by-like minded organisations.
Below are some of the areas in which SWAN is currently active. If you would like to get involved in these groups please contact swanwomen@outlook.com
SWAN Women for Housing Justice
Despite the wealth and high standard of living visible across much of the Mornington Peninsula, we also have some big challenges in terms of a lack of affordable housing and rental property, and a lack of safe transitional housing. Our area ranks as fourth highest for disadvantage in Victoria…. READ MORE
SWAN Advocacy Against Gender-Based Violence
SWAN has had a long-standing concern about domestic and family violence. Since its inception, members have participated in countless campaigns, voicing their demands for legislative change and increasing community awareness and support, to address this critical human rights issue. This includes… READ MORE
Other Justice and Equity Concerns
Other issues in which SWAN members are involved include:
- Enhancing women’s empowerment and community participation
- Climate change and environmental issues
- Promoting multiculturalism
- Advocacy for asylum seekers and refugees
- Challenging racial prejudice and discrimination
- Supporting First Nations People
Southern Women's Action Network 