A discussion andopportunity for women to tell their stories about public violence against women, overcoming feelings of isolation, vulnerability and disengagement as well as perceptions of safety will seek to break down some of the concerns and barriers experienced by women of diverse backgrounds.
Where: Council Chamber and Formal Meeting Room: 225 Lonsdale Street, DandenongThis workshop in the City of Greater Dandenong will discuss public safety for ALL women in the community. It is being conducted as a collaborative project between the City of Greater Dandenong, the Interfaith Network of the City of Greater Dandenong, Uniting Church, Victoria Police, Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) among other partners.
Speakers:
Susan Carland (Australian Muslim of the Year 2004)
Crystal Bruton (Women With A Disability)
Helen Bnads (Aboriginal/Indigenous)
Deputy Commissioner Wendy Steendam (Victoria Police)
Book: http://pvaw.eventbrite.com.au?s=46455252
(registration at 9am, workshop begins at 9:30am)
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The Interfaith Network of the City of Greater DandenongContact April Robinson, Interfaith Network Developer, Uniting Church April.Robinson@victas.uca.org.au
This event is being sponsored by Southern Melbourne, Uniting Through Faiths, WHISE, Victoria Police, City of Greater Dandenong, State Government of Victoria and The Interfaith Network of the City of Greater Dandenong.