VICTORIA
Melbourne International Women’s Day Breakfast
Monday, March 5th 2012
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Banquet Room 201, Level 2
1 Convention Centre Place
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Download the event brochure here.
Tickets:
Individual - $80.00
Student - $45.00
Corporate Table of 10 - $1,500.00
*Tables seat 10 people
Please Note: The Melbourne Breakfast is now closed. There are small number of tickets left, please contact Hayley on (02) 8218 2912 if you are interested in attending this event.
Guest Speaker: Sally Sara
ABC Afghanistan Correspondent
Sally Sara is an award winning journalist and foreign correspondent with the ABC. She has reported from more than 30 countries including Iraq, Lebanon and Sierra Leone.
Sally has spent the past year covering the news from the frontline of the war in Afghanistan. During her career, she has broken the glass ceiling, as the first female correspondent appointed to the AB C’s Africa, South Asia and Kabul bureaus.
Sally has written for The New York Times and The Boston Globe and is the author of the best selling biography, ‘Gogo Mama.’
Sally has been named South Australian Young Journalist of the Year and Queensland Journalist of the Year. She has won United Nations Media Peace Awards and medals at the New York Festival Radio and Television Awards. She has been a finalist in the Walkley Awards for Journalism, six times.
Sally grew up in the small town of Port Broughton in South Australia. When she’s not reporting, she enjoys running and was a silver medalist at the Australian Masters Athletics Championships.
In 2011, Sally was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia for service to journalism and the community.
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Contact: Christine Pearce (03) 5521 7547 Email: pac@dwech.com.au
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Event Contact: Roman Ruzbacky Roman.Ruzbacky@deakin.edu.au 03 9244 6048
Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse
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Monash University International Women's Day 2012 Clayton
Date/Time: Wednesday 7th March 12:00pm
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Event Details: Luncheon
Event Contact: Michelle.Woods@monash.edu.au
Monash University International Women's Day 2012 Caulfield
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Event Location: Caulfield Campus
Event Details: Luncheon
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Event Contact: janinem@mentonegrammar.net
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Date/Time: 8th March 12:00-3pm
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Hosted by City of Darebin
Event date/Time: Tuesday 6th March 2pm-7pm
Event Location: Preston City Hall, 284 Gower Street Preston 3072
Event Details: Expo style of event with interactive and information stalls about services, facilities, places and spaced available to women. Some activities including: Henna Painting and coffee readings.
Event Contact: civicevents@darebin.vic.gov.au
Trust for Nature Celebrating Women in Conservation
Event date/Time: Wednesday 7 March 2012 7-9am
Event Location: RACV Club, 501 Bourke Street Melbourne
Event Details: Climate change is a major threat to the conservation achievements of Trust for Nature, now celebrating its 40th year. On the eve of International Women’s Day, we bring together three environmental leaders to share their insights on the latest science, the carbon economy and the business opportunities flowing from it. Our panel of prominent women includes: Anna Skarbek – authority on carbon and emissions trading Dr Joelle Gergis – internationally recognised climate variability researcher Monique Conheady – successful business-person and “eco-preneur." Tickets available from www.trybooking.com/BBSX at $65 per person or $600 per table of 10. Ticket includes hot breakfast. More information available at Trust for Nature on (03) 8631 5888 or visit their website http://www.trustfornature.org.au/whats-new/upcoming-events/
Moonee Valley City Council Celebrating Women
Date/time: Thursday 8th March 12-4pm
Event Location: Moonee Valley
Event Details:Event 1: Join us for a free afternoon tea to celebrate International Women’s Day with cooking and performances from local women. This year’s theme is: Connecting girls, inspiring futures. Time 12pm – 4pm Venue Gateway to the World Cafe Flemington Community Centre 25 Mt Alexander Road, Flemington Event 2: Join us for a free lunch to celebrate International Women’s Day, with participants invited to share their stories. This year’s theme is: Connecting girls, inspiring futures. Time 1:30pm – 2:30pm Venue Bowes Avenue Community Centre 27-31 Bowes Avenue, Airport West
Event contact: pjordan@mvcc.vic.gov.au
La Trobe University International Women's Day Luncheon
Date/Time: Thursday 8th March 12:30-2pm
Event Location: Airport Lounge, Glenn College, La Trobe University, Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
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Date/Time: 8 March 5-7pm
Event Location: Mcintosh Centre, (Showgrounds), Thompson Street, Shepparton
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Contact: Jacklyn Lamb 03 5832 9802
International Women's Day 2012 Women Unite for Global Justice
Hosted by Occupy Melbourne Feminist Collective
Date/Time: 10th March 12pm
Event Location: State Library of Victoria Marching to City Square
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Contact: For more information, write to us at: om_iwd@yahoo.com.au
Deakin University International Women's Day
Date/Time: Thursday 8th March 10:30am
Venue: Burwood, Geelong Waterfront, Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool campuses
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Contact: Roman Ruzbacky roman.ruzbacky@deakin.edu.au
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Date/Time: Thursday 8th March 07:00am
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IWD Fair Trade Shopping Tour
Date/Time: Saturday 17th March 2012 10am-3pm
Event Location: 231 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
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Event Contact: Kym Pointon kym@sankofa.com.au
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Date/Time: 6th March 2012 10am
Event Location: Outlets Co-operative Neighbourhood House, 43 Mason Street, Newport
Event Details: Morning tea for 14 female participants registered with WISE. Guest speakers from local organisations, centrelink & training providers will provide information to the women in a relaxed forum. WISE staff will also be in attendance. Opening up a conversation for women who may be in similar situations in looking for employment or further training opportunities, allowing them a networking opportunity.
Contact: Victoria.Lester@wiseemployment.com.au
Ballarat International Women's Day Committee - Bread and Roses
Date/Time: Thursday 8th March 11am-2pm
Event Location: ballarat Aboriginal Cultural Education Centre
Event Details: "Bread and Roses" highlighting women's and children's strength through the plight of Family Violence. It's an International Women's Day theme that was used 101 years ago in 1911, underpinning the fight for better wages and conditions...still an issue for women today. 'Bread'symbolising romantic dinners, family gatherings, picnics and/or school lunches. 'Roses'symbolising regret for a fight and a promise to change.
Event Contact: Kate Souter kates@whg.org.au
The Hellenic Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce celebrates International Women's Day
Date/Time: Monday 19th March 6.30pm registration to 9.30pm
Event Location: St Katherine's Restaurant, 26 Cotham Street Kew VIC
Event Details: Continuing on from International Women’s Day on 8 March 2012, The Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Melbourne will be celebrating International Women’s Day on March 19th at St Katherine’s Restaurant in Kew, guests will be treated to a relaxed and inspirational evening of cocktails, and a chance to network and be with like-minded women. Two inspirational women will share their insights on the theme of CONNECTING GIRLS, INSPIRING FUTURES and discuss their successful journey of achievement. HACCI takes the opportunity to extend our invitation to young women with the aim of inspiring them to greatness. HACCI aims to bring together all women in the Hellenic community and beyond. To register for the above HACCI events go to www.hacci.com.au To be informed and invited to future events become a member!
Contact: Marianna Sarris info@hacci.com.au
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre Date with Denise
Date/Time: 8th March 12noon
Location: Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre
Contact: Kim.gay@thecourier.com.au
The Ladies Lounge International Women's Day
Date/Time: 8 March 11.00am
Location: Casterton Old Courthouse Community Centre
Event Details: Please join us in celebrating: Please bring an international plate of food to share and be clothed in purple. TIME: 11.00 am When: Thursday the 8th March WHERE: Casterton Old Courthouse Community Centre For any questions call The Casterton Old Courthouse Community Centre on: 5581 2139
Contact: Chris Brown/Trish Martin 035581 2139
International Women's Development Agency Concert - Half the Sky
Date/Time: Thursday 8th March 8:00pm
Venue: Forum Melbourne
Event Details: Join IWDA in a celebration of International Women’s Day as we bring together Australia’s finest music, cabaret and comedy artists on March 8 for one night only. The high-voltage lineup includes Blue King Brown, Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier, Vika and Linda Bull, Tina Del Twist, Briony McKenzie ,The Sunshine Sisters, Flap!, She Said Zed and Rachel Berger, coming together to show their support for women worldwide. International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements of women and reminds us of the discrimination many still face around the globe. All proceeds from the Half the Sky concert go to International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA) to fund their work with women across Asia and the Pacific. MC for the night Rachel Berger, one of Australia’s favourite stand-up comedians, believes that “together we can celebrate the indescribable obstacles that women worldwide overcome in order to thrive. If houses are burnt, women will rebuild, if harvests are destroyed, women will sow immediately. So let’s come together on this day to applaud women’s strength, tenacity and resilience.” Don't miss out on this incredible night of entertainment and laughs as we unite to celebrate women’s rights and gender equality!
Contact: Rusalka Rubio Perez http://www.iwda.org.au/
International Women's Day - Tulla Sydney Alliance
Date/Time: 16 March 11:00am
Location: Tullamarine
Details: Internal staff event raising awareness and an opportunity to discuss the role of women in our industry that is prodominately male dominated.
Contact: Stacey Palmer, Thiess Pty Ltd spalmer@thiess.com.au
