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Thank you so much for your continued support of the MEPP program and the inspiring women who are taking steps to empower themselves and their families as they grow in confidence.  We appreciate you taking time out from your day at work, with family or with friends to read and support the Women we work with.

Each day sees them taking new steps, addressing new challenges, removing barriers and tackling the many 'judgements & labels' that others in society place on them.

The Multicultural Women's Advocacy (MWA) believe that employment is vital to the long term empowerment of women and the MEPP program has been successful in facilitating sustainable outcomes for CALD Women in the ACT.

Being part of this program gives CALD Women a voice, a place to make a choice and have a say in what they would like to do with their life, which after all is a basic human right is it not?

We can make a difference together,

The MEPP Team x

New Classes by Baby & Bump Massage

We love supporting the amazing women who support us. 


Jules is one of our Mentors in the MEPP Project and has a new class for Mums and their gorgeous babies starting in March.

DATES: Tuesdays 6 March - 3 April

TIME: 10:30am - 12pm, including morning tea

PLACE: The beautiful vintage-inspired Baby & Bump Massage studio in Cook
(Belconnen)

COST: $225 per family (or $180 for parents with a valid concession card)



The course is suitable for newborns to pre-crawling babies and their
parents. The course is gentle and relaxed, with a maximum of 8 babies. I'm a
certified infant massage instructor with the International Association of
Infant Massage (IAIM). In my IAIM course you'll learn:

•       A full-body baby massage sequence;
•      Your baby's natural behavioural states;
•       What your baby's subtle signs of communication mean, and how to respond;
•       What oils to use;
•       Massage strokes for the relief of gas & colic;
•       Massaging your baby as she grows; and
•       Relaxation techniques for you and your baby.

You'll also get to:

•       Improve your baby's sleep patterns;
•       Ease your baby's tummy pain;
•       Enhance the loving connection between you and your baby;
•       Boost your baby's immune system;
•       Enhance your baby's growth and development;

•    Make friends with other parents; and
•    Slow down, relax and enjoy yourself and your baby in a new way!

Come along to a FREE MORNING TEA INFORMATION SESSION at 10am on Monday 27th
or Tuesday 28th, or contact Jules for more information about the course.   


You can also follow Baby & Bump on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/babyandbumpmassage?sk=info




The MEPP Team x

International Women's Day Workshop

A guest post by Tahlia our inspiring Stylist and Mentor:


As a part of International Women's Day, I have been asked to hold a style workshop as a thank you for all the amazing women that have assisted The Multicultural Women's Advocacy in empowering so many women from all walks of life.

We can find ourselves pouring all our energy into our jobs or our family but it's vital to take the time to revitalize and feel like a whole person, not just an employee, a boss or a mother. As women we can tend to feel guilty for taking time out just for our selves, some think it's selfish, but really we are being our own worst enemies. How can we give ourselves fully without taking care of us, so we don't get run down when it matters the most?

This is what I try to focus on when running my workshops. It's time to look at the little things that make you feel special & beautiful. 


Do something just for YOU this Women's Day :)






To find out more about Tahlia and her workshops, you can visit her here: http://www.dorothyandmrlee.com.au/ or visit her blog: http://www.dorothyandmrlee.blogspot.com.au/

The MEPP Team x

Share your Story with In Her Shoes!

Shoe by ZU Shoes - one of my fav pairs!!

Keen to share your story in your shoes? Share your significant moment of making your home & life in Australia. Pick one question or answer all three, take a photo of your special shoe and tell us:

A. Why did you choose this shoe?

B. How does this shoe describe you? Your culture, your character, your migrant experience?

C. Describe a rewarding or challenging moment you have had in Australia in this (or any) shoe.




Show your support by sharing the Story of your Journey and your favourite shoes with the amazing women already taking part in the In Her Shoes campaign http://www.facebook.com/InHerShoesAIRWA


The MEPP Team x

AIRWA's In Her Shoes campaign

In Her Shoes was featured in last weeks' copy of Famous Magazine. We thank the support of Famous for showing some love for our campaign.

Great coverage!

Congratulations to the AIRWA Team 

The MEPP Team x

2012 National Multicultural Festival Children's Sanctuary

An exciting day is planned for Children and their families as part of the National Multicultural Festival coming up this weekend.

The program for the Children Sanctuary is:

Time                                                                                   Details

10:30am to 3:00pm                             Story telling run by the ACT Bilingual 
                                                           Education Alliance
                                                           Different cultures including;
                                                           India, China, France & Germany

10:00am to 2:00pm                              Pampering for parents and carers
                                                            Hair, Make up and Clothing &
                                                            Style consultations
                                                            Massage information for mums & babies

10:30am to 3:30pm                              Activities for Children
                                                            Pinatas (provided by the Embassy of Argentina)
                                                            Grass Heads (Kids Plant planting)
                                                            Arts & Crafts
                                                            Kenny Koala
                                                            Train Modelling
                                                            Cupcake Decorating and Designs by colouring
                                                            Sherbet Making
                                                            Face Painting
                                                            Balloon Modelling

11:00am to 11:30am                           Entertainment
                                                          Chinese Australia Early Childhood Centre
                                                          (Chinese Children's Choir)

12:00pm to 2:00pm                             All Day Special Children's Menus at 
                                                           Sour Cherry Cafe
                     
                                                          Please note:   All activities will run during lunch

12:30pm to 1:00pm                            Entertainment 
                                                          Pacific Island Performance

1:00pm to 2:00pm                              Launch by Minister Joy Burch MLA

2:00pm to 2:30pm                              Entertainment 
                                                          Manquehue Chilean Folkloric Group
                                                          (Chilean Children's Choir)

3:00pm to 3:30pm                              Entertainment
                                                          Simon and Mateja Kostrica
                                                          (Accordion playing & traditional Slovenian songs)


4:00pm                                              Children's Procession

                                                          Parents must sign up at the entrance to the
                                                          Children's Sanctuary by2:00pm if they would
                                                          like their children to participate.
 
                                                          We will have Chinese lion dancers and
                                                          Scottish bagpipes in the procession.

                                                          If any parents would like their child to join
                                                          the Children's Procession, please bring along
                                                          a national costume on the day.


We'd love to see you on the day!

The MEPP Team x