Dear Friends,
Apologies for the rather long e-mail, but there is a lot happening at the
Women's Trust!
BEA CAMPBELL CANCELLATION
We regret to announce that the lecture by Bea Campbell scheduled for Friday
9 July has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control. Bea will
be in Melbourne the following week and EMILY's List have taken up the event.
A lecture will be held on: Wednesday 14 July, 7.30pm at Trades Hall; cost
$10/$7 concession. For bookings, call Linda Wheeler on 9388 2952 or e-mail
[EMAIL PROTECTED] . Bea will also be launching the book "Breaking the
Chains" at 6pm that evening at Trades Hall. For queries regarding the book
launch, call Carmel Shute on 0412 569 356 or e-mail
[EMAIL PROTECTED] . Our apologies for the inconvenience.
MARILYN WARING TOUR
The Trust is proud to present a public speaking tour by leading New Zealand
feminist, economist and former parliamentarian, Dr Marilyn Waring. Dr Waring
is urging women to become more involved in all levels of the political
process, from grassroots community activism to formal parliamentary
positions. She will speak at Melbourne Town Hall on Sunday 18 July, 7.30pm;
Her Majesty's Theatre, Ballarat on Monday, 19 July, 7.30pm; and Frankston
Cultural Centre on Tuesday, 20 July, 7.30pm. Tickets are $10/$7 concession
and bookings are essential. Phone the Trust office on (03) 9642 0422 or
e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Proudly sponsored by Maurice Blackburn & Co.
WOMEN & FINANCE SEMINAR
Thanks to ANZ and Bank of Melbourne, we are presenting a terrific all-day
program on financial management on Saturday, 31 July from 10am-3pm at Deakin
University, Stonnington Campus, 336 Glenferrie Road, Malvern. Topics include
superannuation, young women & finance, building a share portfolio, and small
business. Cost is $30 non-members, $25 members and $15 concession. To book,
please call the Trust on (03) 9642 0422 or e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Our sponsors are also presenting lunchtime seminars on financial security:
* Thursday, 8 July, 12-2pm - ANZ, 34th floor, 100 Queen Street, City
"Financial & Career Security for Women"
* Thursday, 15 July, 12-2pm - Bank of Melbourne, 2nd Floor, 360 Collins
Street, City
"The Secrets to Creating Personal Wealth"
Cost for the lunchtime seminars is $25 ($30 non-members) or attend both
seminars for $40 ($50 non-members). To book, call the Trust on (03) 9642
0422 or e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
THE 25/1 RAFFLE
The Trust is running a fantastic raffle at the moment with 40 prizes up for
grabs and only 1,000 tickets for sale - which gives you a 25-to-one chance
of winning! Prizes include weekends away, Sussan gift vouchers, gym
memberships, theatre tickets and babysitting vouchers. Tickets are $10 and
the draw takes place on Monday, 2 August. To purchase a ticket, call us on
(03) 9642 0422 or e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
HUMPS NOT DUMPS
Humps Not Dumps are a group of ten vibrant women preparing to embark upon a
journey through the South Australian desert to bring worldwide awareness of
the danger of nuclear waste dumps. The expedition is in response to a call
for support from indigenous women elders of Kupa Piti Kunka Tjuta. The women
are calling for financial support to help their campaign; all donations are
tax-deductible. For further information, call Janine on 0411 700 300 or
e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
HEALTH INFORMATION FORUM
Women's Health Victoria is holding a consumer-defined, evidence-based health
information forum on Thursday 29 July from 9.30am-4.30pm at the Queen
Victoria Women's Centre. The forum will examine the pros and cons for women
of evidence-based medical approaches. Cost is $65 with concession available
and includes a light lunch, morning & afternoon tea. Places are limited so
register early: contact Rita Bachowski on (03) 9662 3755 or e-mail
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
warm regards,
Sophie Best
Fundraising & Public Relations Co-ordinator
Victorian Women's Trust
LL.VG
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