On this page, you'll find a selection of women's activities and events taking place in Victoria in the coming months.

Steps to Securing your Financial Future – Workshops for Women

WIRE-Women’s Information , The Queen Victoria Women's Centre and the Victorian Government's Office of Women's Policy are running workshops and seminars throughout Victoria as part of the first ever Women & Money Month in September 2008.

These informative seminars and practical workshops will equip you to take positive steps towards your financial security – now and into the future.

The workshop programme has been designed to meet the specific needs of women with an independent income. The workshops cater for women covering three different life stages: 20-34 years; 35-55 years; over 55.

Each workshop programme comprises four x two hour sessions, spread over a number of weeks to allow for out-of-session activities.

The Office of Women's Policy has developed the workshop content which incorporates existing research on the barriers experienced by women in achieving financial security. They also build on the successful pilot held in 2005 and 2006 – Women’s Financial Literacy Project.

OR you can Pick and choose from 12 seminars designed by QVWC, covering 6 topics on managing money, with guest presenters including financial planners, the seminars will be informative, fun and valuable.

Registration Form is available here (pdf 1Mb).. It is in PDF format and can be filled in, saved and then sent to women.money@qvwc.org.au as an attachment. Enquiries to Kay Davies on 8668 8106 or 1300.

Maternity leave and work after baby

Jane Carter is a mum and a solicitor who has provided women with advocacy and support in negotiating family-friendly policies and provisions. 

For those women elligible for maternity leave Jane will provide a broad overview of women’s legal rights and obligations during pregnancy, during leave and returning to the paid workforce, and provide tips for returning to work post-baby:

• your obligations to your employer prior to and during maternity leave
• your entitlements while pregnant including forms of leave,  and possible areas of discrimination
• things to think about in negotiating a ‘return to work plan’
• work/life balance issues including an overview of your industrial rights when it comes to managing your caring responsibilities and work

There will be time for questions. This seminar is not intended to provide legal advice to individuals who attend, rather it is a general overview of womens’ rights and obligations.

THURSDAY 11 SEPTEMBER
12.30pm - 1:30pm

The Atrium, 5th Floor
Queen Victoria Women’s Centre
210 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 3000

RSVP ph. 9921 0878
inforequests@wire.org.au

Download a flyer (pdf 690Kb)

Supporting People with Eating Disorders

Natasha Jeremiejczyk is a provisional psychologist, counsellor and Education Officer for the Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria (EDFV) where she also volunteers on the helpline and convenes support groups. Natasha’s background in marketing within the health and beauty industry gives her particular insight into the media’s influence – a recognised contributor to body dissatisfaction and risk for eating disorders.

This seminar will provide a brief introduction to eating disorders and how to support those around us who may be experiencing them. It aims to:
•  dispel some of the myths around eating disorders, such as “it’s a lifestyle choice” and “it’s a young woman’s illness”
•  help you gain a better understanding of the warning signs, risks, and causes of eating disorders
•  increase confidence in those supporting people with eating disorders

This seminar is for those who are working with or care about people experiencing disordered eating, as well as anyone interested in developing their knowledge and understanding of eating disorders.

FRIDAY 3 OCTOBER
1.00pm - 2:00pm

The Atrium, 5th Floor
Queen Victoria Women’s Centre
210 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne 3000

RSVP ph. 9921 0878
inforequests@wire.org.au

Download a flyer here (pdf 980kb)

WIRE seminar series

General events listings

To see what else is happening at the Queen Victoria Women's Centre check out the events page on their website - www.qvwc.org.au. For more women's events check out the Office of Women's Policy's events calendar and Women's Health Victoria's events calendar

Annual events calendar

• March 8th - International Women's Day

• September 5th - National Eating Disorders Awareness Week www.eatingdisorders.org.au

• September 10th - International Gynaecological Day

• September 11th - National Caesarean Awareness Day

• October 4th - Pink Ribbon Day (Breast Cancer Awareness)

• October 15th - World Rural Women's Day

• November 25th - International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

• December 10th - Human Rights Day