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ACT Ministerial Advisory Council on Women

Locality: Canberra Central

Address: Civic Square 2601 Canberra Central, ACT, Australia

Website: www.communityservices.act.gov.au/women/ministerial_advisory_council

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25.01.2022 Some good reminders about how to effectively clean high use areas ...

25.01.2022 Virtual conversation with Julia Gillard. https://www.anu.edu.au//virtual-live-event-in-conversation

25.01.2022 On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day we need to safeguard older persons during COVID-19 and beyond, and ensure that the post-pandemic world puts more mechanisms in place to protect those who are ageing. Our ambassador Sue Salthouse on #WEAAD #WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay #NoExcuse #NoExcuseForAbuse

25.01.2022 The Global Institute for Women’s Leadership have released a NEW edition of Essays on Equality. There is a special issue on the gendered impacts of the coronavirus crisis ft. great contributions from leading researchers and campaigners and a foreword by Julia Gillard.

23.01.2022 If you have some time this weekend, can you please help Health Care Consumers Association ACT (HCCA) by completing their survey on how we access information about COVID-19. Please share with your local friends and family. Thank you

23.01.2022 Researchers at the ANU are conducting research on the gendered impact of working at home during COVID-19 lockdown. They are interested in the experiences of men and women in regard to the conduct of household and caring responsibilities in conjunction with paid work. Interested in participating? You can respond to the survey, here: http://genderinstitute.anu.edu.au//coronavirus-and-contrad

22.01.2022 A great suggestion to use Google Live Transcribe on your phone when wearing your mask and needing to talk to someone who relies on lip reading, or is hard of hearing...

22.01.2022 This is SUPER important - survey of Australians who are bedridden, homebound or close to it - this includes frail elderly folk who find leaving home very difficult as well as younger people with any type of chronic illness and disabilities. For the purposes of research, if you can leave the house once a week or less you're probably "homebound" and the questionnaire steps through asking you questions about your ability level, so complete it even though you're not sure. Also th...ere's a bit where it asks you for a photo - it's a photo of your HAND, nothing which will identify you. Just skip that bit if it's too much to manage! https://qualtrics.flinders.edu.au/j/form/SV_8qW69nZrlqsdviB [Public post - please share]

21.01.2022 An interesting piece from the BBC...

21.01.2022 We need to treat our elderly, and people with disability, with more respect and allow them the same options as other people in our community ....

21.01.2022 Details for Sue's funeral and memorial service - live-streaming links Dear friends and colleagues, thank you all for the love and support over the last couple of weeks. Its been a rough time, but also very community driven and lovely to be inside knowing that Sue was so widely loved and admired. Her work continues. Sue is having 2 funerals, no less. The private family funeral, and then the State Memorial Service the next morning. Both will be livestreamed with auslan and capt...ions. You are welcome to join us for both and it will be lovely knowing you are there with us on the day/s. The two events are: Monday, 10 August, 2pm Canberra Time Family Funeral Livestream https://youtu.be/kfVYeV_XFBM Tuesday 11 August, 10.30am Canberra Time State Memorial Livestream www.act.gov.au/tributes Christina Ryan CEO / Founder - GAICD, DLI, W100

21.01.2022 Due to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, the Office for Women has extended the deadline for the Women’s Safety and Participation Grants until next Monday 30 March 2020. (Image: purple background and white text reading: Women’s Grants Extended. Applications close: 30 March 2020. ACT Government logo in bottom right hand corner.)

20.01.2022 Thank you to all the folk who are self quarantining on their return to the ACT!

18.01.2022 How can we possibly attempt to respond to the huge unknown policy and logistical challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic is throwing at the community, while effectively excluding half of the population from key decision-making? Certainly, we need the experts in infectious disease to be central to decision-making (and there are many women in these fields) but we also need the diverse population to be reflected to ensure varied life experiences are taken into account with the impact of the decisions flowing from that expert advice.

17.01.2022 The WHO has updated its advice about the use of PPE masks and COVID19...

17.01.2022 New COVID-19 Testing Clinics In response to a surge in demand for COVID-19 testing, Canberra Health Services is opening several more free testing clinics to make it easier for Canberrans to be tested. The first two new COVID-19 testing clinics will be at the West Belconnen Child and Family Centre in Kippax, and the COVID-19 Surge Centre on Garran Oval.... We are also investigating sites for an additional drive through site on Canberra’s Southside. From Saturday 11 July, the COVID-19 Surge Centre located on Garran Oval will operate as a walk-in COVID-19 testing clinic, with a drive through option available from Monday 13 July. This service will operate from 9.30am to 5pm, seven days a week. On Monday 13 July, the West Belconnen Child and Family Centre will open its doors as a free COVID-19 testing clinic. No appointment is required. It will open from 9.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. For more information on COVID-19 testing sites and opening hours, visit covid19.act.gov.au

17.01.2022 Congratulations to Brig. Alison Creagh, Chair, ACT Ministerial Advisory Council for Veterans and their Families, who has been named as a finalist for the ACT Australian of the year for 2021. Great recognition of her enormous contribution in our community.

16.01.2022 Sue Salthouse’s Memorial Service Live-Stream information The service will be held at 10.30am on Tuesday 11 August 2020 and will be publically live streamed from Gandel Hall, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. ... (Please note only invited registered guests may attend in person.) To view the public live stream at 10:30am, go to www.act.gov.au/tributes. Sue’s family has asked that in lieu of flowers, Canberrans could consider donating to Women With Disabilities Australia at www.wwda.org.au.

16.01.2022 Making a donation to WWDA In Memory of Sue Salthouse You can make a direct deposit to Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) to make a donation in Sue’s memory. ... All donations over $2 are tax deductible. Please include your name as the deposit reference. Be sure to also email WWDACT so they can send you a tax receipt. Deposit details: Commonwealth Bank Acct Name: Women with Disabilities Aust BSB: 067 007 Acct Number: 1000 1603 Please email copy of your bank deposit confirmation to the WWDA team so they send you a receipt. Their email address is [email protected] Many thanks Lou

14.01.2022 Congratulations to the recipients of this year's ACT Women's Grants! The ACT Government is providing funding for seventeen projects that will support the health, wellbeing and safety of women in Canberra. $80,000 is for projects that focus on women’s participation and advancing gender equality in the ACT in line with the ACT Women’s Plan 2016-2026. One of the recipients, Women with Disabilities ACT, will receive funding to establish a peer support group for their members who ...are parents or plan to be parents, providing a place for them to share their unique experiences and receive support. $100,000 is for projects that focus on safety for women and reduce violence against women and their children. One of the recipients, Canberra Community Law, will establish a coordinated referral and specialist intake service to help navigate support systems to secure housing and independence for women in, or leaving, family violence. A full list of successful recipients and projects can be found at https://www.communityservices.act.gov.au//grants_and_awards

13.01.2022 Women with Disabilities ACT is looking for a new CEO. All information below via the link.

13.01.2022 https://m.facebook.com/events/214368373167044

12.01.2022 Don’t let COVID stop you from keeping your scheduled screening appointments. I had my Mammogram - I chose to wear a surgical mask, and the clinic staff followed strict hygiene protocols.

11.01.2022 Right now, many of us are dealing with stress and life changes resulting from COVID-19. Good social connection is essential to help maintain physical and mental wellbeing. Australian Red Cross are offering a service to keep people connected!COVID Connect is a free service from Australian Red Cross to provide a friendly chat, a listening ear to help maintain or improve social connection to anyone who needs it during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.redcross.org.au//community-servi/covid-connect

11.01.2022 Its time! you can nominate someone for one of the Australian of the Year categories from now up to 31 July. Its simple to do at australianoftheyear.org.au. This is our chance to recognise members of our community who are making a difference just because they see a need and because they want to help to build a strong and inclusive community! [photo of woman in wheelchair with wording This is what determination looks like across image.]

10.01.2022 Use the power of your vote. Understand your choices. Stay informed. Guide women who may be challenged by language, learning or skills barriers and want to be an active citizen. Support others to have a say about who makes decisions on our behalf. Some helpful resources available here: https://www.aec.gov.au/... http://harmonyvotes.org.au/ #yourvoicematters #elections #haveyoursay

09.01.2022 Sue Salthouse’s family have asked that we share this message with you all... Family notice Sue Salthouse Sue was a wonderful stepmother to Karyn, Ruth and Alex, mum to Luisa, grandmother to Jenara and Yilani, and mother-in-law to Adam, Ta and Chris. ... We thank everyone for respecting our privacy as we grieve and collect ourselves, and plan how we celebrate Sue’s life with her family, friends, fellow activists, and colleagues. There will be a small private ceremony for close family & friends. A public celebration of Sue’s life will be held soon after the funeral. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are still working through details. In lieu of sending flowers, please consider making a donation to a cause Sue has been passionate about, such as Women with Disabilities Australia (www.wwda.org.au). If you would like to, please share a memory or a photo of Sue. You can do this by posting to Sue’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sue.salthouse, or emailing her family at [email protected]. If you would like your message read to Sue, please let us know. Love and gratitude Karyn, Adam, Jenara and Yilani, Ruth, Alex and Ta, Lu and Chris

08.01.2022 The Women’s Centre for Health Matters (WCHM) is seeking ACT women’s input into how they are coping with the current COVID19 crisis ...

08.01.2022 Canberra Times tribute to Sue Salthouse written by Christina Ryan and Carolyn Frohmader...

08.01.2022 Government announces an expansion of their NDIS Community Connector Program ... https://www.ndis.gov.au//4913-delivering-ndis-20-million-e

07.01.2022 Tips for your mental health and well-being while physically distancing and staying at home...

06.01.2022 GP led COVID-19 testing centres in Tuggeranong, Narrabundah and Crace. Folk can book on line through the government health website. https://www.facebook.com/abccanberra/videos/2618874001765738/

05.01.2022 It is important that we find ways to stay connected and support each other during these very stressful times!

04.01.2022 We are all playing our part to help flatten the curve. Let’s continue to do the right thing, such as physical distancing and staying home where possible. The plan is working and we are saving lives. www.health.gov.au//novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-aler

03.01.2022 The ACT 2020 Multicultural Award nominations are now open. Nominations close on 30 July. Please circulate the Award information widely in your community! https://www.communityservices.act.gov.au//multicultural_aw

03.01.2022 A good checklist for the coming days and weeks ...

03.01.2022 The government has produced easy read COVID19 resources. Available now on their website... https://www.health.gov.au//coronavirus-covid-19-easy-read-

02.01.2022 Some good news re HPV vaccine!

01.01.2022 Free COVID19 testing at the new GP Respiratory Clinics ...

01.01.2022 Australia’s latest gender equality scorecard has been released. Hold the applause. More women are holding senior leadership roles across Australian companies than ever before. ... However, women still remain grossly underrepresented as key decision makers. Workplace Gender Equality Agency Read the update https://www.wgea.gov.au #genderequality #womeninleadership #closethegap #equality