I have been fielding a few inquiries already about our annual Afternoon Teal fundraiser to benefit Ovarian Cancer Australia. Our most recent executive meeting for December saw the committee vote to host the event later in the year to assist with venue, timing and weather. This year, we are still planning to host our successful…

Many thanks to those that attended the AGM AND the Christmas Party on Friday night at  Shenanigans. The 2018 Committee was announced. We said farewell to a couple of fantastic committee members this year. Many thanks from the entire network to our former  Treasurer Amanda Gascoigne, who recently stepped down to look after her growing…

This morning Australia woke up to news from the US of a television anchor who was fired overnight following sexual harassment reports from a colleague. Shortly thereafter, the local radio station held an open mic asking listeners what is being done to educate children in schools around respectful relationships and behaviours toward women. The DJ quoted…

Today I would like to highlight a local initiative in the stand against domestic violence launched by the Newcastle Domestic Violence Committee. The initiative is a domestic and family violence, community education project of the Newcastle Domestic Violence Committee. the word Voice stands for: – Violence (domestic and family) Online Information Community Empowerment The vision…

16 Days: Call to Action – Write your Attorney General and Minister for Justice (template attached) The term “Domestic Violence” covers a range of offenses that are, by law, CRIMES. (for an interesting read on the Justice System Strategies, have a look at this report covering 2013-2017) It means that it is essential that the…

16 Days: Call to Action – Day 2 – What can I do?  If you had the opportunity to read a yesterdays post, you may now be wondering what you can do.The problem of violence against women is far reaching and overwhelming. Our Watch is a great Australian resource that has collated and brought together…

It’s that time of year again. Christmas carols, sunscreen, no time to even breathe. Amidst all this charities launch toy drives and Christmas hampers. And those white ribbons. It seems every cause has a day of remembrance, and sometimes it seems as if the message is lost. Today, if and when you purchase a white…