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FREE tickets now available for International Women’s Day

To celebrate International Women’s Day, the Committee has organised a free event at the Shepparton Swans Football and Netball Clubrooms in Quinan Parade Shepparton. The event is open to the entire community.

The guest speakers are:

Facilitator Kaz Gurney – Managing Lawyer, Goulburn Valley Community Legal Centre
Alana Johnson – See link for more info:
http://www.alanajohnson.com.au/
Mimi Leung – Artist
Aunty Merle Miller – Aboriginal Elder and author
Zakia Baig – Pakistani woman who is an advocate for refugees and women

The theme of the event is ‘Women Designed, Not Defined’ which will tie in with the Shepparton Festival theme of ‘By Design: Unique Events in Unusual Places’. All are welcome for an evening of celebration, which will be achieved through the rhythms of music, conversation, art and food. A facilitated panel discussion will explore the theme for the evening, as well as recognising the passion, resilience and leadership of women both in our local community and around the world.

Greater Shepparton City Councillor and Charter Champion, Seema Abdullah is excited about the theme of the forthcoming International Women’s Day event.

“The Greater Shepparton area is fortunate to have local women who are inspiring and achieving amazing things. The Greater Shepparton area is diverse and the talents, backgrounds, and stories of local women are equally as diverse.”

“I encourage members of the community to register for a free ticket and attend this wonderful event,” said Cr Abdullah.

The Greater Shepparton Women’s Charter Alliance Advisory Committee (GSWCAAC) is a community advisory committee of the Greater Shepparton City Council, and is part of a broader network of Local Government Area (LGA) advisory committees across the state that are guided and informed by the Victorian Local Government Women’s Charter.

The Committee is made up of volunteers who, with Council support, aim to increase women’s participation in key decision making forums in the community and in democratic governance. The Committee supports three main principles: Gender Equity, Diversity, and Active Citizenship.

This event is proudly supported by La Trobe University, Primary Care Connect, Avonlea Flowers, The University of Melbourne, Shepparton Art Museum, Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District, Goulburn Murray Social Workers Group and Greater Shepparton City Council.

Light catering will be provided.

When: Doors open at 5.30pm, with proceedings commencing at 6pm – Thursday 8 March 2018

Where: Shepparton Swans Football and Netball Clubrooms, Quinan Parade Shepparton.

Bookings: Bookings are essential and can be made at: www.designednotdefined.eventbrite.com.au

Further information

Phone Kristie during business hours on (03) 5832 9472 or email women@shepparton.vic.gov.au

This is an accessible event. Please contact us with any requirements.