Parliament Day - 215 Million Reasons to Support Migrant Workers Rights!

We are singing tomorrow with 200 Migrant Women Workers as part of Parliament Day - 215 Million Reasons to Support Migrant Workers Rights ... WE ARE WOMEN!

Tomorrow we are singing with 200 Migrant Women "WE ARE WOMEN"

We are women we are strong
We are here where we belong
What we learn today
Will go a long, long way
We say no to unjust work practices
No bullying in workplaces
More jobs and training
Health at work needs more protecting

Oh yes, that's right
No more exploitation in our lives
We're tough, we have the power
If we always work together
And if we have to
We can do anything
Yes we're strong
Yes we're invincible
We are women

We are women, unashamed
To speak out loud, speak unafraid
We want our voices heard
It's time to go ahead
Stand up against nasty bosses
Lobby politicians in high places
Link arms with unions
Speak out loud in various places.

Oh yes, that's right
Empowered women let us rise
We're tough, we have the power
If we always work together
And if we have to
We can do anything
Yes we're strong
Yes we're invincible
We are women

The MWA Team x

ACT Government Ministerial Portfolios

After the ACT elections, the new Ministerial Portfolios have been announced:


Katy Gallagher

    Chief Minister
    Minister for Health
    Minister for Regional Development
    Minister for Higher Education

Andrew Barr

    Deputy Chief Minister
    Treasurer
    Minister for Economic Development
    Minister for Community Services
    Minister for Sport and Recreation
    Minister for Tourism and Events

Simon Corbell

    Attorney General
    Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development
    Minister for Police and Emergency Services
    Minister for Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations

Joy Burch

    Minister for Education and Training
    Minister for Disability, Children and Young People
    Minister for Arts
    Minister for Women
    Minister for Multicultural Affairs
    Minister for Racing and Gaming

Shane Rattenbury

    Minister for Territory and Municipal Services
    Minister for Corrections
    Minister for Housing
    Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs
    Minister for Ageing

The MWA Team x

Art, Not Apart

On Saturday our team went off to explore Art, Not Apart that was held in New Acton ... what a wonderful mix of art, music, colour and vibrancy!

Nicola from the Intercultural Hands - Art & Hearts program

The program view ... 

Artists setting up near the Crow & Clock sculpture 

The MWA Team x

Save the Date/s!

We have so many exciting things happening and are already well into planning and organising things for 2013 ... here's a quick snippet of a few things

Things that are coming up:

• Art, Not Apart Festival in New Acton, Saturday 27 October 1pm -7pm
• Intercultural Hands - Arts and Hearts information session, Saturday 10 November 10am - 4pm 
• MEPP 4th intake in early 2013
• Launch of the Children
  's Sanctuary, January 2013
• Launch of "Celebrating Women in Canberra", January 2013
• National Multicultural Festival, February 8th - 10th
• National Multicultural Festival ~ Children's Sanctuary, Saturday 9 February 10am - 3:30pm

We are so excited about the things we are working on and planning, so stay tuned as we have a few more things to share very shortly!

The MWA Team x

Chinese Women's Delegation Visit

Our Vice-Chair, Ms Chin Wong attending the Overseas Chinese Women's Delegation visits to China. Chin is standing just behind the Vice-President and Member of the Secretariat of the All-China Women's Federation (ACWF), Ms Meng Xiaosi.

Congratulations to Chin for being part of this first visit!

The MWA Team x

Afternoon Tea to Celebrate Women in Political Life

ACT Multicultural Women’s Advocacy (MWA) Inc in partnership with their national office the Australian Migrant and Refugee Women’s Alliance (AMaRWA) wish to celebrate women’s contribution to political and public life, as part of our commitment under the Convention on the Elimination of All forms of Discrimination against Women article numbers 27 and 37.

We are hosting the women candidates standing in the 2012 ACT Legislative Assembly election, acknowledging and paying tribute to their contribution to the wider ACT community.

Venue: Mocan & Green Grout, 19 Marcus Clarke Street, New Acton
Date: Friday, 12 October 2012
Time: 2.00pm -4.00pm
RSVP: Call (02) 62571002 or email office.admin@amarwa.org by C.O.B Friday 5 October 2012.
Please note: RSVP is a must for this event
Dress: Business Attire or Smart Casual

For any questions or enquires, please contact our office on 6257 1002 or via email: pm@multiculturalwomensadvocacy.org or office.admin@amarwa.org


The MWA Team x

Board Diversity Scholarship Program

Apply Now for the Board Diversity Scholarship Program - closing date for Applications is 5pm AEST on Thursday, 11 October 2012

The Board Diversity Scholarships are jointly funded by the Australian Government's Office for Women and the Aust

ralian Institute of Company Directors.

Seventy full fee scholarships for women will be offered, providing the opportunity to attend the Company Directors Course or Mastering the Boardroom program. Scholarship recipients also receive complimentary twelve months membership.

Only highly experienced women who are looking to develop or further extend their directorship career will be considered.

Applications will close on 5pm AEST Thursday 11 October 2012.

http://www.companydirectors.com.au/Director-Resource-Centre/Governance-and-Director-Issues/Board-Diversity/Scholarship-Program?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=+120919+Scholarships+Open+EOI+List