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25.01.2022 It was a wonderful evening at the 100 Women Gala Dinner to announce their five grant recipients of $20,000 each. SI South Perth was acknowledged for being a member of this giving circle for 5 years. Eight members attended with two brave partners. Thanks to the organisers of the dinner and the grant process. The recipients are so inspiring in their work to help women and girls - an aim which reverberates with Soroptimists.

25.01.2022 Join SI Mandurah to hear author Rachael Johns talk about her new book "Flying the Nest" at the Sunbreakers Restaurant in Mandurah on Saturday 7 November from 10:45am, followed by lunch. https://m.facebook.com/groups/218474748221397?view=permalink&id=3282451411823700&sfnsn=mo

25.01.2022 Always a great day. A date for your diaries.

24.01.2022 What a great way to spread Christmas happiness and raise awareness of Soroptimist International.

24.01.2022 A great way to finish up the 16 days of Activisim for 2021.

23.01.2022 International GYNAE Awareness day 10 September 2020

23.01.2022 Well done Anne

23.01.2022 An important day to reflect on. Well done to all Soroptimist clubs that work so hard to support girls.

22.01.2022 Important update from WA Women's Hall of Fame

22.01.2022 A great team effort as usual. Congratulations SI South Perth.

21.01.2022 Congratulations Westland High Soroptimist School Club. Great that Soroptimist International will be the beneficiary of all that young energy and ideas.

20.01.2022 Congratulations Tegan and best wishes for your studies in 2021.

19.01.2022 A reminder that International GYNAE awareness is on 10 September

19.01.2022 SIWA Regional Council Meeting and Friendship Day 3rd October 2020

16.01.2022 A major issue in our city. Let's work to decrease homelessness. Everyone needs a home.

13.01.2022 We hope that 2021 will be a great year to celebrate our achievements.

13.01.2022 East Timor Scholarships SI Joondalup funded 6 young East Timorese women through university degrees between 2008 -2015. These young women came from very poor homes, raised amid the violence of the fight for independence in East Timor and with little hope of anything better in life. Selected for the Scholarships by Kirsty Gusmao as Goodwill Education Ambassador in East Timor, some of the girls were sponsored from year 11 through to honours degrees in Science from the Dili In...stitute of Technology. Pascoela and Maria both passed with Bachelor of Science degree with honours. Pascoela now heads a team of health workers in the field of women’s cancer and she recently attended RMIT in Melbourne to further her studies under the guidance of Kirsty Gusmao. Maria works for the Government in educational Scholarships. SIJ has continued to keep in contact with these young women with encouragement and friendship. What a different we made to their liveswell done SI Joondalup. Not only did we raise these girls out of poverty and ignorance, but their whole families too. See more

11.01.2022 A great effort by SI Albany to raise awareness of this issue.

09.01.2022 On Friday 27th November, a number of soroptimists from SI South Perth and SI Fremantle joined many others to recognise those who have suffered and died from family and domestic violence in 2020. Following the rally they participated in the silent march through Perth's city streets.

08.01.2022 Great result for Soroptimists Albany and the 2020 collection of essential items for the Albany Women's Centre.

08.01.2022 Diana Warnock OAM, respected former journalist, broadcaster, politician and 2011 WA Women’s Hall of Fame Inductee, is also the patron of the Women’s Council for... Domestic and Family Violence Services - WA. In the lead up to the 30th Annual Silent Domestic Violence Memorial March (27 November), Diana penned a great ‘Opinion’ piece for the West Australian, published Thursday 19 November, ‘March to stop the violence’. Worth the read. Lotterywest Department of Communities - Child Protection and Family Support Family Access Services Women's Council for Domestic & Family Violence Services - WA See more

08.01.2022 1st October is the UN International Day of Old Persons Older women account for 54% of the global population aged 60 years and above, and 61% of those aged 80 years and above. By 2030, the number of persons aged 60 years or over is projected to grow to 1.4 billion Many older women are valuable contributors to their families, their communities, and to the national economy. However, others find themselves in a position of vulnerability, ostracised or abandoned, as a result o...f a lifetime of discrimination, particularly in terms of education and employment. Inadequate social protection programmes mean that they can often fall into poverty, and older women often face discrimination in many areas of their lives, including healthcare, financial services, access to development programmes, and ownership and disposal of property. Where We Stand Soroptimist International calls immediate attention to the growing population of older women and denounces the tendency for women beyond reproductive age to be invisible not just from policies and programmes, but from society as a whole. Women have often experienced a lifetime of discrimination which culminates in a multitude of challenges faced in the post-reproductive years, including a lack of security, protection, access to resources, access to education, and access to health care. See more

08.01.2022 SIWA held its final Regional Council Meeting for 2020. The meeting was hosted by SI Joondalup - thanks to Maria and her team SI Joondalup’s members welcomed the attendees of which there were 36 + 6 attending virtually (from Albany to Karratha) Following the meeting 28 members stayed on for a wonderful lunch in the tavern restaurant. Thanks to Annie C for the photos

07.01.2022 What a lovely photos of SI Albany members, recognising their service to the community.

06.01.2022 Check out the details for this scholarship.

05.01.2022 Afternoon tea at the Swan River Hotel Ascot Lovely event to celebrate Florence’s 25 years of dedicated service to Soroptimist International. Florence was Past President of SI Geraldton and has also taken on many other roles in the Geraldton club. Florence has in recent times became a member of SI Helena. Florence has devoted many hours and much energy to supporting the ideals of Soroptimism. While battling a debilitating health condition Florence continued in her position a...s SISWP Friendship Coordinator and only recently had to relinquish this position due to her ongoing health issues. Region President Liz Butson presented Florence with her 25-year service badge and certificate, also present were Florence’s husband Morris, her daughter and daughter in law. Members of Region Executive and friends were also in attendance and SI Helena President Fay Kappler and a number of Helena members made it a wonderful event for Florence. Thanks Florence and Morris for including me in your celebration. Best wishes for the future Annie C SI Fremantle Thanks Annie for the photos and report See more

04.01.2022 Very successful morning as the first fundraising event for SI South Perth for 2020.

04.01.2022 Soroptimist International of Albany will once again celebrate International Women's Day on the Bridge in Albany and they would love you to join them.

03.01.2022 SI Western Australia is a member of the WA Women's Hall of Fame. It was encouraging that Chairperson Fiona Reid and Hazel Butorac were able to meet with the Governor to discuss International Women's Day options for 2021. Four Soroptimist members attended the AGM on Monday night and there are now three Soroptimists on the WA Women's Hall of Fame Committee, including Hazel Butorac pictured below.

02.01.2022 Information on a new section of the Soroptimist International Website

02.01.2022 A great project that really makes a difference.

02.01.2022 SI Albany joining with the Albany community to bring attention to the issue of domestic violence.