Below is a list of confirmed Illawarra events for March 2010:

Further events to be confirmed over the coming months.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2010

Friday 26 February - Sunday 7 March
“Women’s Work” – a celebration of women artists working in Wollongong
A group exhibition of local Wollongong Women Artists to acknowledge and celebrate their work, their creative abilities and commitment to the arts in Wollongong.

The exhibition includes 15 women artists who work in a variety of mediums. Artists include Libby Bloxsome, Judy Bourke, Joni Braham, Lorraine Brown and Narelle Thomas, Keira Byrne, Dulcie Dal Molin, Tori De Mestre, Jack Draper, Lesley Goldacre, Liz Jenied, Kathy Orton, Arja Valimaki, Leonie Watson, Kim Williams and Sue Bessell. Sue Bessell curator.

Time:
11am – 6pm Wednesday to Saturday
11am – 4pm Sunday
Opening Night Friday 26 February at 6:30pm
Location: Project Contemporary Artspace, 255 Keira Street Wollongong
(Disabled access)
Contact: Sue Bessell 4251 4711or 0409 448 396



Wednesday 3 March - Wednesday 31 March
Young Women’s Art Exhibition
An art exhibition featuring pieces created by young women aged between 12-24 years from the Wollongong area.

Time: During opening hours of the Wollongong Youth Centre
Location: Wollongong Youth Centre – Corner of Keira and Burelli Streets, Wollongong
Contact: Emma-Lee Crane 42265969

Friday 5 March
International Women’s Day Launch Luncheon
This event brings together women from across the region to recognise and celebrate the achievements and successes of women in the region. It is also an opportunity to highlight and discuss the challenges that women still face.

The launch for the week of activities will occur at this Annual Luncheon where our committee will also have the pleasure of announcing individual scholarships to deserving women of the Illawarra. The vent will be hosted by Win Television's Amy Taylor, with special guest speaker Janine Shepherd.

This year the committee will be raising funds for the Wollongong Women’s Refuge to help deliver services not previously available at the Refuge such as the funding of a mental health worker and developing particular mental health programs.

Time: 11:30am – 2:30pm
Cost: $65
Location: Novotel Wollongong Northbeach, 2-14 Cliff Road, North Wollongong
Book online at www.novotelnorthbeach.com.au and click on ‘events’.
To download the IWD luncheon booking form, click here.

Enquiries contact:
Donna McLean - Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Ph: 4224 3137
Email: H1654-SB4@accor.com
OR
Suzana De Ornelas
Ph: 4221 1300
Email: info@iwdillawarra.com.au

Saturday 6 March
International Women’s Day March and Rally
Raises issues important to women and supporters of women’s rights – peace, equal wages and conditions for women workers, pro-choice, anti-violence and supporting indigenous, gay, refugee and disabled rights. Take a stand and join us for a picnic (BYO) march and rally with speakers and entertainment.

Time: 1:30 pm, March 2pm Rally (Picnic in the Park prior to Rally from 12 midday)
Location: Market Square Park to Crown Street Mall
Contact: Margaret Perrott 0409 041 381

Sunday 7 March
Stress Less
An afternoon for women, their families and friends to STRESS LESS. Bring a picnic and enjoy the dance performances or live music by local female performers including Tania Nichamin and Karla Bishop. A pamper tent will host mini facials and massages. There will be a jumping castle and face painting to keep the kids entertained plus sporting activities taking place. Unwind while getting involved in some craft activities or take a stroll around the various information stalls.

Time: 11am – 3pm Cost: Free
Location: Stuart Park North Wollongong
(Disabled access, children will be in the care of family and friends)
Contact: Alison Broadbent 0425 220 956
www.raisethegong.org.au

Tuesday 9 March
Brunch at BlueScope – Event for High School Students
By invitation only.
Mentoring young people by providing the opportunity for young people to learn from the wisdom of female guest speakers from the Illawarra. All have succeeded at attaining their goals in different fields of endeavour.

Time: 10am – 12 noon
Location: Australia’s Industry World Visitors Centre at BlueScope Steel, Spring Hill Road Coniston
(Disabled access available)
Contact: Enola 4271 1475

Wednesday 10 March
Unveiling the Myths Muslim Women’s Poster Project
18 beautiful photographic posters of Muslim women and girls will be launched during International Women’s Day Week. The poster was one of the outcomes of the three-year project ‘Unveiling the Myths’, conducted by the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre and women of the Muslim community. The project was funded by the Illawarra Area Assistance Scheme and the NSW Department of Community Services. Its aim is to promote positive images of the diversity of Muslim women to the broader community, in order to reduce stereotyping and to enhance harmony and safety.

Time: 11:30am
Location: Shellharbour Square in the foyer near Kmart
(Disabled access available)
Contact: Helen Dooley Illawarra Women’s Health Centre 42556800

Thursday March 11
New Young Women Performers Night
An evening of music performed by young women performers, and to celebrate the talent of young female musicians in Wollongong. This is a supervised event and is free for young people aged between 12-24 years.

Time: 6.00pm
Location: Wollongong Youth Centre – Corner of Keira and Burelli Streets, Wollongong
Contact: Matt Ball 42265969

Thursday 11 March
Networking Event: Young people contributing to boards
A networking event for young people (under 30) hosted by Women on Boards (WOB) and the University of Wollongong. Featuring a guest speaker addressing “The Career Myths” and a panel discussion on why it is important to include board work in your career and how to get your first board role.

Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Cost: $25 per head
Location: Novotel Wollongong Northbeach, 2-14 Cliff Road, Wollongong
Registration: Opens Monday February 8th via the WOB website –
www.womenonboards.org.au

To find out more: Go to www.womenonboards.org.au and register (it’s free). You will receive email notification about the event.

Thursday March 11
Launch of the Illawarra – Women’s Interfaith Network (I-WIN)

Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm
Location: Level 9 Function Room, Wollongong City Council, Burelli Street, Wollongong
Contact: Ms Thit Tieu 043 050 2435

Friday 12 March
Women on Boards Workshop: Getting Started ll – Realising Your Board Potential
A workshop specifically designed to assist in strategies for board and career development, providing an overview of what it takes to be a director.

Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: $120 per person for Women on Boards subscribers and $160 for non-subscribers
Location: Novotel Wollongong Northbeach, 2-14 Cliff Road, Wollongong
Website: www.womenonboards.org.au/my/events

Registration: Opens Monday February 8th via the Women on Boards website www.womenonboards.org.au (registration is free). You will receive email notification about the event. You may also subscribe to Women on Boards ($132 per annum) to access board vacancies and attend events at lower rates.

Friday 12 March
Women on Boards Director Lunch
The opportunity to lunch with a high profile director and take part in a broad ranging and frank discussion on board and gender issues.

Time: 12:15pm – 2:15pm
Cost: $66 per person (Women on Boards subscribers only)
Location: Novotel Wollongong Northbeach, 2-14 Cliff Road, Wollongong
Website: www.womenonboards.org.au/my/events

Registration: Opens Monday February 8th via the Women on Boards website www.womenonboards.org.au (registration is free). You will receive email notification about the event. You may also subscribe to Women on Boards ($132 per annum) to access board vacancies and attend events at lower rates.

Friday 12 March
Women on Boards Workshop: Getting Serious ll – Brand YOU
This workshop is designed for people seeking a marketing and networking plan to support the next steps on their board career.

Time: 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Cost: $120 per person for Women on Boards subscribers and $160 for non-subscribers
Location: Novotel Wollongong Northbeach, 2-14 Cliff Road, Wollongong
Website: www.womenonboards.org.au/my/events

Registration: Opens Monday February 8th via the Women on Boards website www.womenonboards.org.au (registration is free). You will receive email notification about the event. You may also subscribe to Women on Boards ($132 per annum) to access board vacancies and attend events at lower rates.

Sunday 14 March
Out of the Blue Presents “Ladies at the Links”
Spoil Yourselves! Put on your Glad Rags and Link up with Out of the Blue Singers as your hosts for a fun day including: buffet lunch, fashion by Meg’s Selections, music and laughter. Celebrate being a Woman! And of course, Out of the Blue will perform.

Time: 11am – 3:30pm
Cost: $55
Location: Vue Room, Wollongong Golf Club
(Disabled access available)
Bookings essential by Friday 26 February
Contact: Helen Murphy 42712069 for tickets.

Sunday 14 March
ZONTA Status of Women Awards
An annual event, which celebrates the status of women and includes the presentation of awards recognising women of achievement in the Wollongong area in 3 categories:

• Young Women in Public Affairs,
• Female Trainee/Apprentice of the Year
• Business and Professional Woman of the Year

Nominations close 14 February 2010.

Time: 11:30am – 3pm
Location: Villa D’Oro Function Centre
(Disable access available)
Applications and bookings are available by contacting 0439043930 or Janine 42973406 or via email to phillip1@westnet.com.au

Friday 26 March
IWIB Illawarra Businesswomen’s Awards 2010
IWIB recognizes the achievements of successful business women of the Illawarra through the annual IWIB Illawarra Businesswomen’s Awards.

The awards guest speaker this year is Judith Henderson, Patron of the Illawarra International Women’s Day Committee. Judith is a consultant on strategic planning and development, leadership and change, and knowledge management. She has experience in the public sector along with the areas of business development, education, immigration, gender and the environment. Judith has been a member on various state and national advisory committees and reference groups as well as the UN Commission on the Status of Women. Judith mentors several women in the private and public sectors. Judith’s topic at the Awards meeting will be “Are we there yet?”

Time: 12pm
Cost: $35 for IWIB subscribers, $45 for non subscribers includes 2 course meal
Location: Lagoon Restaurant, Wollongong
Contact: Glenda Papac on events@iwib.com.au

Sunday 28 March
Born To Be Mild Scooter & Postie Bike Charity Ride
Lunch and live music at the Jamberoo Hotel. Riders are encouraged to decorate their bikes in white and red.

Time: 9 am
Cost: $45 for rider, $20 for pillion (includes sausage sizzle on arrival at Jamberoo)
Location: Departs Bulli Harness Club, (Bullis Showgrounds) Princes Hwy Bulli
Finishes: Jamberoo Hotel, then to Kiama
Fundraising: All profits go to Cristina's House of Hope www.cristinashouseofhope.com.au a safe house for women and children (Certificate of Incorporation No: INC9890234)
Contact: Clare Roberts 0414 860 080
Email: claire@kissevents.com.au
Website: www.kissevents.com.au

ORGANISATIONS PROMOTING, ORGANISING AND SUPPORTING IWD EVENTS

We acknowledge the groups and organisations involved in the program of events.

• Illawarra International Women’s Day Committee
• Bendigo Bank Fairy Meadow
• Bluescope Steel
• Illawarra Area Assistance Scheme
• Illawarra Women's Health Centre
• NSW Department of Community Services
• Out of the Blue Singers
• Raise the Gong Inc
• University of Wollongong
• Wollongong City Council - Community and Cultural Services
• Wollongong City Council - Wollongong Youth Centre
• Wollongong Women’s Centre
• Wollongong IWD Collective
• Women on Boards (WOB)
  
• ZONTA Club of Wollongong