WA - International Women's Day Events - Celebrating ContributionFrom: newsletter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <newsletter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>Subject: Winfo - IWD 6 - 28 February 2012Received: Monday, 27 February, 2012, 5:32 PM 1. IWD Event- Celebrating Contributions – 7 & 8 March 2012 Challenger Institute - Fremantle & Rockingham Campuses - are holding a morning tea at both campuses to celebrate the contributions their female students have made to the institution, 7 & 8 March respectively. This is an annual event. Details:Venue: Campus Cafeterias: Fremantle Campus: 15 Grosvenor Street, Beaconsfield Rockingham Campus: Simpson Avenue, Rockingham Time: 10am – 11.30am Cost: Free Contact: Roz Collins - 08 9239 8359 or Jeannette Pether - 08 9599 8686. 2. IWD Event - Stress-Free Dressing for Women Afternoon Tea – 8 March 2012 Dalwallinu Community Resource Centre are celebrating International Women's Day at an afternoon tea event, with guest speaker Deborah Sawyer, author of Stress-Free Dressing. Learn about good wardrobe choices, look and feel 10 years younger, and know what to wear for every occasion! Details:Venue: Community Room, Dalwallinu Discovery Centre, Johnston St, Dalwallinu Time: 1pm – 4.30pmCost: Free Contact: Dalwallinu Community Resource Centre - 08 9661 1802. 3. IWD Event - WA Community Resource Network: Westlink Broadcast - 8 March 2012 The 2012 International Women’s Day theme inspired the Department of Regional Development and Lands’ Community Development Division to support Community Resource Centres by connecting outstanding women with regional communities. Three Western Australian women will share their stories of challenges and achievements through a state-wide Westlink broadcast on March 8, 2012. Our inspiring guest speakers are - Josie Janz, Caroline Robinson and Irina Cattalini. Two broadcasts will be held - Morning broadcast: 10.30 - 11.15am Afternoon broadcast: 4.00 - 4.45pm Community Resource Centres are holding various celebrations across the State. They will also collaborate with local high schools to allow young regional women to attend the broadcast during recess or after school. Centres will then network with women from other regions via videoconferencing. To find out what events are happening in your region, visit www.crc.net.au Details:Venues: Community Resource Centres - www.crc.net.au Time: 10.30am - 11.15am and 4.00pm - 4.45pmCost: Free Contact: 08 6552 4740 4. IWD Event - Women Leading Change – 8 March 2012 To celebrate International Women’s Day, Edith Cowan University presents the 2012 Edith Cowan Memorial Lecture delivered by Mrs Anne Banks-McAllister. With over 30 year’s experience in state and local government , Anne Banks-McAllister was the first female director at the City of Nedlands and City of Melville, and now holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at the Shire of Peppermint Grove. Details:Venue: Building 17, Room 17.157, ECU Mt Lawley Campus, 2 Bradford Street, Mt LawleyTime: 12.30pm – 2.30pm Cost: Free Contact: Ann Marie Mullaney - 08 6304 2159 / <a.mullaney@xxxxxxxxxx> 5. IWD Event - Celebrating in Traditional & Special Ways – 8 March 2012 Ethnic Communities Council of WA is celebrating IWD with the communities. Please wear IWD colours of purple, green and white if possible. Details: Venue: Multicultural House, 20 View Street, North PerthTime: 10.30am – 1pm Cost: Free Contact: 08 9227 5322. 6. IWD Event - 22nd Annual IWD Luncheon: International Year of Sustainable Energy for All – 7 March 2012 Extended Families Bullsbrook celebrates women at its 22nd Annual Luncheon with special guest speaker, door prize, quizzes, raffles. Each year, honouring a few special local women with a surprise presentation of their profile - a snapshot of their life and family by their loved ones. Theme this year is International Year of Sustainable Energy for All. Guests can dress in green, violet and white. Enjoy dressing up, catching up and meeting old friends and making new ones! Details:Venue: Sports Pavilion, Chittering Road, BullsbrookTime: 11am – 2.30pm Cost: $20 per head Contact: K Crofts - 08 9571 1593. Bookings essential for catering. 7. IWD Event - Connecting Women, Inspiring Futures – 8 March 2012 Come and join the Northcliffe Family and Community Centre for a delicious morning tea! They will be thinking about and planning next year's IWD event. Bring a poem, a song, a story or a plate to share. If you don't have any of those just bring yourself, they will love to see you! Creche available, bookings essential by Monday 5 March 2012. Details:Venue: Northcliffe Family and Community Centre Time: 10am – 12pm Cost: Free Contact: 08 9776 7221 or <marion@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>