CALD Forum
ConnectGroups is holding a one-day forum, to give the opportunity for Women from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds and significant people in their lives- be that family or people whom work in the CALD area- to have an Important Conversation that could lead to significant change. It will be a Space for people to tell their story, raise their issues and concerns, voice their visions for the future and discuss ways we can work together to make these visions a reality.
Date: 17 February 2011
TIme: 9.00 am - 4.30pm
Address: Cityfarm Perth, 1 Cityfarm Place, East Perth, WA, 6004
RSVP: Thursday 10 February 2011 to ivi@connectgroups.org.au
Ph: 9228 4488
See the flyer HERE for details. Please forward to your networks and feel welcome to contact ConnectGroups to find out more about the forum.
EO – National Self Help & Support Groups Awareness Day 2011
Art Exhibition
ConnectGroups is seeking expressions of interest from Self Help & Support Groups who would like to exhibit their art (ie. photographs, paintings, posters and poetry) as part of our 2011 National Self Help & Support Groups Awareness Day the 8 of September 2011. You don't need to be a professional artist or writer. The objective of the exhibition will be that of promoting the arts as an expression of the meaning of Self Help & Support Groups.
If you or your group is interested in participating in this wonderful experience please download the form by clicking HERE and fax or email it back to (08) 9228 4490 or ivi@connectgroups.org.au by 28th February.
ECCWA International Woman’s Day Award Nominations 2011
The Ethnic Communities Council's Women SubCommittee will be presenting awards to the women from new and emerging communities, women from more settled communities and women in mainstream but working closely with women from ethnic backgrounds for their leadership in assisting their community to achieve good outcomes and integrate successfully in the wider Australian community.
Nominations will close on 25 February 2011. Please click HERE to see the nomination form and the categories and please nominate someone that you know who is a great leader in your communities.
We are also looking for people to nominate themselves to the selection panel. If you are interested in being in the selection panel please contact Trena on trena.briggs@boartlongyear.com
100 recipes from Immigrant and refugee women
UNAAWA is seeking recipes from different cultures for the Celebrating Diversity in WA recipe book. They are seeking 100 recipes by Feb 15. The book will contain 100 recipes from Immigrant and refugee women to mark the centenary of International Women's Day.
Recipes should be 1 page only and state the country of origin and several lines about the person who submitted the recipe where they came from and when. Please send recipes to: judithannparker@bigpond.com
Ramp Up -New Disability Website Unveiled
Joint Media Release of Senator Stephen Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, and Senator Jan McLucas, Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, 3 December, 2010
A lively new website will provide a space for discussion, news, debate, humour and general information for people with disability, their families and people working in the sector.
Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas, launched the new Ramp Up website, an initiative by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, funded by the Australian Government.
The website was launched as part of celebrations for the United Nations' International Day of People with Disability.
"Whether you live with a disability, have a family member or friend living with disability, work in the sector or just want to get a better understanding of disability issues, Ramp Up will be a lively community space in which to learn more and have a say," Senator McLucas said.
The Australian Government is investing $557,500 over three years to support the website. The funding is part of the Including People with Disability in Community Life initiative.
Ramp Up will include material developed for the website by the ABC, as well as blogs, opinion articles and features that explore issues that affect people living with a disability. It will also provide an important space for community discussion.
The site will also draw on relevant ABC content from across ABC Television, Radio, News and Online.
"The site provides a forum for people with disability and their families and friends to connect, while at the same time providing a space for the wider community to learn more about disability issues,"
Senator McLucas said.
The ABC has appointed passionate disability advocate Stella Young to be editor of Ramp Up.
Stella Young worked for Arts Access as a Communications Coordinator, and appeared in Australia's first disability issues show 'No Limits'.
She has been a member of the Victorian Disability Advisory Council and a spokesperson for the Youth Disability Advocacy Service. Ms Young was the National Disability Awards Master of Ceremonies in 2009 and 2010.
"Stella's enthusiasm, creativity and sharp wit will be a great asset to this wonderful new website," Senator McLucas said.
The Australian Government is committed to ensuring that people with disability are able to fulfill their potential.
You can view the Ramp Up website at http://www.abc.net.au/rampup/
Kind regards,
Jessica Zammit
National Policy Officer
Blind Citizens Australia
Ross House, Level 3, 247-251 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone: 03 9654 1400
Mobile: 0437 355 985
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