2013 Multicultural Women’s Advocacy Inc PRESS RELEASE Children’s Sanctuary National Multicultural Festival

The Multicultural Women’s Advocacy Inc (MWA) is pleased to be co-hosting the Children’s Sanctuary at the National Multicultural Festival with the Office of Multicultural Affairs for the second year.

“Last year was a success with over 1500 children and their families taking part in the multicultural community activities.  We are looking forward to co-hosting the Children’s Sanctuary again this year” Ms Sela Taufa, Chair of MWA said.

The Children’s Sanctuary provides a space where women, their children and their families can celebrate the diversity of their culture along with experiencing the amazing vibrancy of our Multicultural Community.

This year is going to be fantastic for the Children with the announcement of Mr Jay Laga’aia as the face of the Children’s Sanctuary.  Jay will be appearing at the Children’s Sanctuary throughout the day and will lead the Children’s Parade commencing at 4pm.

A fabulous line up of entertainment, workshops, activities and performances from our Multicultural Community, which include; A folk dancing workshop with Sabor Venezuela, writing in Tamil, Bengali and Hindi, Table Heart Weaving, Drumming and Singing … just to name a few!

“We are excited to provide a space where all can participate, celebrate their identity and cultural heritage right here in the ACT” Ms Sela Taufa said.

The Children’s Sanctuary will be held on Saturday, 09 February from 10am to 3pm outside the Canberra Museum and Gallery on London Circuit with the Children’s Parade commencing at 4pm.

For more information on the Children’s Sanctuary and the Children’s Parade please visit www.multiculturalwomensadvocacy.org , www.multiculturalfestival.com.au or follow us on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/MulticulturalWomensAdvocacyInc or twitter @MWA_Inc

*Mr Jay Laga’aia appears by arrangement with Mark Morrissey and Associates

For more information, please contact Sela Taufa, Chair Multicultural Women’s Advocacy Inc (MWA) on 6230 4632 or Kylie, Program Manager Multicultural Women’s Advocacy Inc (MWA) on 6230 4632

Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Community Service Advice Upcoming Information Session:

RELATIONSHIP SEPARATION  INFORMATION SESSION

The Women's Legal Centre and Women's Information & Referral Centre are conducting a free information session for women considering separation or needing information about the separation process.

* Topics presented will be on general Family Law issues.

* Referrals for individual issues can be given after the session.

     Date:    Thursday 7 February 2013

     Time:    1.00 - 1.30pm - Property matters
                 1.30 - 2.00pm - Children's matters

     Venue:   CIVIC - Ring for details   Bookings essential

For more information ring  6205 1075  or 6205 1076 during business hours or Email us: wirc@act.gov.au

Bring your lunch and we'll supply the tea and coffee


This information session is being organised and hosted by The Women's Legal Centre and the Women's Information & Referral Centre.


The MWA Team x

Happy 2013!

Happy 2013 to all our friends and families! The MWA Team is looking forward to the year ahead and working with so many fabulous women.

The year has started off with a bang as we prepare for the upcoming National Multicultural Festival being held on 08-10 February 2013 and co-hosting the Children's Sanctuary on Saturday 09 February from 10am to 3pm.

We are excited to have the 4th intake of the MEPP Program commence at the end of January 2013.  We will be working with another 8 women and look forward to seeing them find their voices!

The launch of our "Celebrating Women in Canberra" will also take place ...  and that's just the first few months of the Year!!

So much is happening and we are so excited to be sharing them with you all!

The MWA Team x