Following the Engaging Fathers Forum: Where to from Here?
You are invited to a gathering of supporters of the Fatherhood Festival for networking and afternoon
Chrissie tea.
3pm Tuesday 4th December, following the excitement of the Forum…...
Planning for the 2008 Festival………
· Community Partners– attracting local groups working with families
· Incorporating services to assist engagement of men and boys.
· Finding funding for the event.
· Ideas for appropriate and attractive entertainment.
· How to contribute to the success of the festival?
Creating ideas for the 2008 Festival
When: Tuesday 4th December, 2007
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm
Where: Garden Room, Manning Uniting Church,
Albert St; Taree
Afternoon Tea will be provided.
Every child deserves an engaged, loving and happy father!
Wednesday, 28 November 2007
Friday, 23 November 2007
Violence Against Women
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) wishes to focus public attention on the worldwide tragedy that International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, on November 25, represents.
HREOC President, John von Doussa QC, Human Rights Commissioner, Graeme Innes AM and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Tom Calma are once again White Ribbon Day Ambassadors.
"It is not only an international tragedy that we need to have a day to symbolise and draw attention to the prevalence of violence against women in all societies throughout the world," said Mr von Doussa. "But worse that we, as a nation, must take this day to reflect upon the fact that we consider Australia to be a sophisticated 21st century country, yet violence against women is one of our greatest social problems."
The Australian Bureau of Statistics Personal Safety Survey Australia (2005) found that over 400,000 men were perpetrators of violence against women and almost 1.3 million Australian women had experienced physical and sexual violence from a current or former partner since the age of 15.
"If this tragedy is to be stopped, men must unite with women to make it clear that violence against women is not acceptable in our society under any circumstances," Mr von Doussa said.
"The basic philosophy of human rights is that we should all live free from fear, harassment and discrimination," said Commissioner Innes. "The fact that so many Australian women live their lives with violence means that their human rights are being infringed upon, often on a daily basis. As a nation we need to stop on November 25 and think about why White Ribbon Day exists and look to what we, as individuals and a society, can do to change things for the better."
"Promotion needs to be backed up with action," said Commissioner Calma. "Support services, such as early intervention and prevention programs, and specialist family violence services, to which men and women can turn, are essential in combating this sort of violence and abuse in our society. Continued awareness and innovation, coupled with public and government support for such organisations and programs is absolutely essential, particularly in regard to Indigenous people and communities."
Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Elizabeth Broderick, said "I am particularly heartened by the cross-section and calibre of men who have chosen to be White Ribbon Day Ambassadors – it sends a powerful message to the Australian public. The greater the number of men who speak out as role models to say that violence against women is wrong and not to be tolerated, the greater the chance of combating the problem within our community. Freedom for women from discrimination, harassment and violence is one of the three main themes that I will be discussing with the Australian public during my ‘Listening Tour’, which commences the day after White Ribbon Day."
HREOC President, John von Doussa QC, Human Rights Commissioner, Graeme Innes AM and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Tom Calma are once again White Ribbon Day Ambassadors.
"It is not only an international tragedy that we need to have a day to symbolise and draw attention to the prevalence of violence against women in all societies throughout the world," said Mr von Doussa. "But worse that we, as a nation, must take this day to reflect upon the fact that we consider Australia to be a sophisticated 21st century country, yet violence against women is one of our greatest social problems."
The Australian Bureau of Statistics Personal Safety Survey Australia (2005) found that over 400,000 men were perpetrators of violence against women and almost 1.3 million Australian women had experienced physical and sexual violence from a current or former partner since the age of 15.
"If this tragedy is to be stopped, men must unite with women to make it clear that violence against women is not acceptable in our society under any circumstances," Mr von Doussa said.
"The basic philosophy of human rights is that we should all live free from fear, harassment and discrimination," said Commissioner Innes. "The fact that so many Australian women live their lives with violence means that their human rights are being infringed upon, often on a daily basis. As a nation we need to stop on November 25 and think about why White Ribbon Day exists and look to what we, as individuals and a society, can do to change things for the better."
"Promotion needs to be backed up with action," said Commissioner Calma. "Support services, such as early intervention and prevention programs, and specialist family violence services, to which men and women can turn, are essential in combating this sort of violence and abuse in our society. Continued awareness and innovation, coupled with public and government support for such organisations and programs is absolutely essential, particularly in regard to Indigenous people and communities."
Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Elizabeth Broderick, said "I am particularly heartened by the cross-section and calibre of men who have chosen to be White Ribbon Day Ambassadors – it sends a powerful message to the Australian public. The greater the number of men who speak out as role models to say that violence against women is wrong and not to be tolerated, the greater the chance of combating the problem within our community. Freedom for women from discrimination, harassment and violence is one of the three main themes that I will be discussing with the Australian public during my ‘Listening Tour’, which commences the day after White Ribbon Day."
Tuesday, 20 November 2007
Mental Health Information Day
Tuesday 4th December 2007
Club Taree
121 Wingham Rd, Taree
MORNING TEA 9.30 a.m.
PROGRAM
Master of Ceremonies - Dr. Tony Ryan, Clinical Director
WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS - Judy Frost, Nurse Manager (In patient Unit
KEYNOTE SPEAKER OVERVIEW of MENTAL HEALTH
in the MANNING - Kieran McDonald, Service Manager
MAGGIE Implementation – - Gail Stevens, Team Leader (Community)
FAMILY SENSITIVE PRACTICE - Fay Keegan, Senior Social Worker
- Sam Di Paulo, Clinical Consultant
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - Ros Britton, Community Partnerships Officer
MOVIE “Head First” - Kim Grundy, Rehabilitation Co-ordinator
LUNCH 12.30 p.m.
You are invited to hear about the new directions for Mental Health in the Lower Mid-North Coast
Meet the people involved with the implementation and delivery of these consumer focussed services
Free
R.S.V.P. Ros 0423 848 532
Club Taree
121 Wingham Rd, Taree
MORNING TEA 9.30 a.m.
PROGRAM
Master of Ceremonies - Dr. Tony Ryan, Clinical Director
WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS - Judy Frost, Nurse Manager (In patient Unit
KEYNOTE SPEAKER OVERVIEW of MENTAL HEALTH
in the MANNING - Kieran McDonald, Service Manager
MAGGIE Implementation – - Gail Stevens, Team Leader (Community)
FAMILY SENSITIVE PRACTICE - Fay Keegan, Senior Social Worker
- Sam Di Paulo, Clinical Consultant
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - Ros Britton, Community Partnerships Officer
MOVIE “Head First” - Kim Grundy, Rehabilitation Co-ordinator
LUNCH 12.30 p.m.
You are invited to hear about the new directions for Mental Health in the Lower Mid-North Coast
Meet the people involved with the implementation and delivery of these consumer focussed services
Free
R.S.V.P. Ros 0423 848 532
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