International Women's Day 2008

Events and information here

Campbelltown Gathering

Hi everyone

The women’s Network will be having monthly Get Together at the Benevolent Society in Campbelltown, This is fun and coffee time, don’t miss out, meet new and old friends,  friends and families  are welcome to this fabulous time.

Where : The Benevolent Society, 288 Queen Street Campbelltown

Date : 26^th February 2008

Time : 11: am—1: pm

Dates of the other months will be given on the 1^st gathering

For more information on any question don’t hesitate to call Ijatu on 9891 6400 or e-mail me on Ijatu.jalloh.@mdaa.org.com.au

High Tea in Parramatta Park for International Day of People with Disability

IT’ S ALL ABOUT TEA

THE WOMEN'S NETWORK WELCOME YOU TO JOIN US FOR HIGH TEA TO

 CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH  DISABILITY

We look forward to seeing you all there  please celebrate with us  at 11:30am with a cup of tea where ever you are.

MAY THE DAY BE FILLED WITH SUNSHINE AND LAUGHTER...

High Tea in Hyde Park for International Day of People with Disability

International Day of People with a Disability

Celebrations!!

You are invited to join other Network women

for

 High Tea in Hyde Park, Sydney

on

Sunday 2^nd December,2007

at 2pm

RSVP by Wednesday 28^th November 8, 2007

women@mdaa.org.au or phone 9891 6400(ask for women’s desk or Hennen)

Bring a plate of something yummy!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Families & friends very welcome!

Final location details will be forwarded  asap  

Empowerment Month 2007 Events

Once again, in the run-up to Reclaim the Night in October, the NSW Network of Women with Disability is holding a number of events under the banner of "Empowerment". These events are being organised to teach skills and share knowledge which can empower us as women with disability to stand up for ourselves and prevent sexual violence. Events are FREE and all women with disability are welcome to attend!

We Have events in Sydney City, Queenbeyan, Randwick, Campbelltown, and Parramatta.

    About Reclaim the Night

Reclaim the Night (RTN) is an annual global event where women march to protest  violence against women and children. RTN represents a claim for womens’ and children’s’ basic human right to live in freedom from discrimination and fear of violence. It is also an event which promotes women's strength and survival. You can find more information about RTN at the RTN websites;

www.myspace.com/reclaimthenight

www.reclaimthenight-sydney.com

Queanbeyan

“Healthy Relationships” Seminar

We will be talking about relationship issues: what is a ‘healthy relationship’, how to recognise unhealthy relationships, women’s rights in a relationship, and resources for women who want more information.

AND

“Personal Safety” Seminar

What do you do if a stranger comes to your door? How can you feel safe when using public transport at night? What can you do to prevent crime? Where can you go for help? This seminar will answer these questions and provide valuable information for women with disability on personal safety issues.

PRESENTER: Crime Prevention Officer from Queanbeyan Police

DATE:     Monday 15^th October

TIME:      10: 30 am to 12: 30pm

PLACE:    DADHC Offices

       Level 3, 7-9 Morisset Street

       Queanbeyan

RSVP:     Monday the 8^th October

Randwick

Self Defence for Women with Disability 

A 3 hour Self-Defence Workshop run by Penny Gulliver, a woman considered to be a leader in self-protection issues.

PRESENTER: Penny Gulliver

DATE:     Wednesday 17^th October

TIME:      12: 30pm - 3:30 pm

PLACE:    Vonnie Young Auditorium

              Bowen Library

              669 – 673 Anzac Parade (cnr Gale Road)

                     Maroubra

       RSVP:     Friday 12^th October

Campbelltown

Self Defence for Women with Disability 

A 3 hour Self-Defence Workshop run by Penny Gulliver, a woman considered to be a leader in self-protection issues.

     PRESENTER: Penny Gulliver

     DATE:       Wednesday 24^th October

     TIME:     12: 30pm -  3:30pm

     PLACE:   Campbelltown Arts Centre

                  Art Gallery Road Campbelltown

                  (cnr of Camden and Appin Roads)

                  Campbelltown

     RSVP:    Friday 19^th October

Parramatta

“Healthy Relationships” Seminar

We will be talking about relationship issues: what is a ‘healthy relationship’, how to recognise unhealthy relationships, women’s rights in a relationship, and resources for women who want more information.

PRESENTER:  Cumberland Women’s Health

DATE:    Friday  26^th  October

TIME:     10:00am — 12:30pm

PLACE:   Multicultural Disability Advocacy  Association 40 Albion Street Harris Park

RSVP:    Friday 19^th October

Sydney

Reclaim the Night Rally & March

(Organised by the Reclaim the Night Sydney Collective)

The RTN rally and march is for all women!

Come along and look for our group of women with disability!

       DATE:   Friday 26^th October

TIME:    6pm

       PLACE:  Rally at Town Hall Square, Sydney to march to

                   Hyde Park

Our Website

Welcome to the NSW Network of women with Disability's New website. As time goes on we have opportunities to develop more features, but for now we welcome the chance to have our own presence and voice managed by and for network members. This is a great chance for us to get to know each other and share ideas and experiences without the challenges many of us have in travelling for coffee.

We have many new features including a publishing area so our writings expression and perspectives on life can be presented to the world. :-)

As time goes on more and more of the websites areas will be filled up and added to so stay tuned for regular updates.

There are interactive areas where you can have your say and upload information straight to the web managers so check our members feedback area in the shared info border at the bottom of the page.

We are looking to develop a web management team so if you are interested in computers and would like to undergo training in website development in a supported environment, let us know.

Welcome Ijutu

Ijutu Jalloh is our new Community development worker employed through the ANZ funding grant to support the network to develop into our future. We welcome her and wish her all the best as she establishes herself in this role.