Soroptimist International Murray Bridge in Murray Bridge, South Australia | Charitable organisation

Soroptimist International Murray Bridge

Locality: Murray Bridge, South Australia

Address: PO Box 22 5253 Murray Bridge, SA, Australia

Website: www.sisa.org.au/pages/clubs/murray-bridge-inc.php

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20.01.2022 Only 5 days to go! Are you ready....or are you REDy?! #ColourYourCommunityRed#SAVolunteer#NVW2020

19.01.2022 OUR WONDERFUL CELEBRATION TODAY International Women’s Day held this morning at the Uniting Church was a great success. The talented Hannah Smith led us off with her exceptionally pretty voice and meaningful lyrics, followed by our keynote speaker, Sarah Brown, from Purple House, Alice Springs. Sarah entertained with stories of the organisation’s true commitment to keeping people at home on Country throughout their dialysis treatments which had led to enhanced wellbeing and ...tangible positive health outcomes. Followed by Georgie Trevorrow and the Deadly Nannas with connection to language and culture in song, sharing experiences of the Moorundi Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service and the singing troupe’s increasing fame and recognition around Australia. A scrumptious lunch concluded our wonderful IWD 2020. Thank you to the large attendance and the SIMB club for a truly outstanding effort. See more

16.01.2022 We are absolutely delighted that this month our late member June Wilson is being celebrated as one of some hundred women who have made a difference to women and... girls in their lives. We are so proud of her and what she has achieved. Read her story here: https://sigbi.org//whoisshe-soroptimists-for-the-centenary/ #Whoisshe? See more

16.01.2022 NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS Every year Soroptimist International Murray Bridge offers a scholarship to Year 12 students attending schools in the Murraylands to assist with the costs of tertiary studies. The Scholarship is open to all current Year 12 students who have applied or are applying to be accepted into tertiary study in 2021. It is judged on a range of criteria, including academic achievement, personal qualities and community involvement, and is presented in the form of a cheque to the value of $2,000 in March of the year that the successful applicant commences study. Applications close Monday 7th December 2020 at 4 pm and interviews will be conducted in January 2021. Application forms are available from the Year 12 Co-ordinator at your school or message this Facebook Page with your contact details.

14.01.2022 CARING FOR OURSELVES AND OTHERS It's a challenging time for all of us as the COVID-19 pandemic impacts on our lives. Although we must practice social-distancing, we can still be there for one another. Please take care of and support those around you and check-in by phone with people who might be doing it tough. If you need professional help to assist with your mental health and wellbeing, this resource may help.

13.01.2022 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD The world is home to more than 1.1 billion girls under age 18, who are poised to become the largest generation of female leaders, entrepreneurs and change-makers the world has ever seen. The International Day of the Girl Child focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights. Soroptimist International Murray Bridge is proud to promote this important day today. Find out more: https://www.un.org/en/observances/girl-child-day

12.01.2022 FOUNDATION SKILLS ARE IMPORTANT SIMB is proud to promote the Foundation Skills Certificate III in Women’s Advocacy course provided by TAFE SA (Murray Bridge). This course will provide women with skills, knowledge and self confidence to succeed in further education & employment, and to deal with career & life changes. Designed with a wide range of women in mind, core subjects include: Advocate for women; Implement sustainability; Make a presentation; Create electronic presentations; Write simple documents: Manage conflict at work; Maintain personal health and wellbeing and so much more. Class Times are within school hours for convenience. Find out more with Natasha Evans 8207 3150 or register your interest at www.tafesa.edu.au (Education & Languages>Women’s Education).

10.01.2022 MEET OUR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Last Thursday night it was a pleasure to award Mitchell Heward the SI Murray Bridge Tertiary Scholarship for 2019. Mitchell studied Year 12 at Mannum Community College and impressed our selection panel with a commitment to his studies, significant involvement in local sports, school leadership responsibilities, volunteering roles and more. Mitchell has started his course at Flinders Uni - Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy - and we wish him every success for a bright future. Each year SIMB offers a local Year 12 student a $2000 tertiary scholarship. Watch this space for details of our 2020 round.

07.01.2022 HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE

06.01.2022 MEET OUR NEW MEMBER Fusipala Kalauta (Fusi) became interested in joining SIMB after attending an International Women’s Day event, learning about our work in advocating for women and children, as well as supporting local communities. I live in Murray Bridge; I am a primary school teacher and have worked at sites both in the Murraylands and Coorong Mallee. This year I have begun postgraduate studies at Flinders University, studying a Masters in Cognitive Psychology and Educati...onal Practice, which has been both incredibly challenging and rewarding. When I’m not working or studying I will be either in the garden, binge-watching a series (or two) or doing something creative. I am passionate about equity and social justice for all and I am very excited to be part of a group of diverse women who are using their unique abilities and strengths to contribute positively to their community. We are thrilled to welcome Fusi to our Club! See more

05.01.2022 SOROPTIMIST WINE FUNDRAISER ON NOW In purchasing our wine you are assisting our work and also receiving some seriously good quality wine from Bleasdale Winery, Langhorne Creek, at reduced cellar door prices. The perfect gift or simply to enjoy yourself. 2020 Verdelho: Great perfume, jasmine, melon and candied lemon flavours with crisp acidity. And the 2018 Mulberry Tree Cabernet Sauvignon: An elegant wine with aromas of mixed berries, dark chocolate and violets. $145 per dozen or $75 per half dozen. Email [email protected] to order yours!

05.01.2022 Happy International Women’s Day!!

04.01.2022 BIRTHDAY MEETING Tonight we celebrated our Club's 39th year and these lovely cupcakes were created by talented Member, Anna Scheepers, to honour the achievement! We heard from a very special ex-Member, Pauline Nutt, about the friendships she’d made when she was part of our team and Members also discussed the new projects we have upcoming - as our Club moves from strength to strength.