News @ QVWC - February 2007
- Young Women, Body Image and the Digital Age Forum
- Upcoming Events
- Women's Safety Seminars
- Young Women, Body Image and the Digital Age
- Note to Herself - Get Involved!
Upcoming Events
There are many activities for you to get involved in at the Centre this month.
Women's Safety Seminars
Our series of Women's Safety Seminars offers diverse women the opportunity to gain information and advice about safety in the city, and have your questions answered in a friendly, relaxed environment.
Three types of Women's Safety Seminars are on offer during February and March 2007. All seminars are FREE!
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Fight Like a Girl - Women's Self Defence: Join Australia's only female, certified Tactical Krav
Instructor Adori Bubble leads Fight Like a Girl.
Maga instructor, Adori Bubble, for a three-hour, intensive workshop covering basic self defence techniques for women. More information about the Fight Like a Girl Workshops.
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Accessing the City Safely - For Women with Mobility Impairment: Victorian Women with a Disability Network (VWDN) leads this seminar, offering hints, advice and information about how women with mobility impairment can access Melbourne's CBD more smoothly and safely. More information about Accessing the City Safely.
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Navigating the City Safely - For Female, International Students: Are you new to Melbourne? Not sure how to get around the CBD? Want some tips about improving your personal safety when you go out with friends? QVWC invites international students to a friendly, relaxed information session to learn about safety in the city. More information about Navigating the City Safely.
The Women's Safety Seminar series is made possible with support from City of Melbourne, City Safety Grants.
Young Women, Body Image and the Digital Age
With funding from the Office for Youth Affairs through the 'Go For Your Life' Positive Body Image Strategy, QVWC is implementing an exciting pilot project for young women from twenty schools across Victoria.
The Young Women, Body Image and the Digital Age project, which aims to promote positive body image and increase digital literacy amongst year 11 girls, will consist of a one day forum in April, where participants will get involved in a range of activities and hear from different guest speakers on topics such as body image and digital media imaging.
Many women's organisations are now trying to dispel the beauty myths created by digital 'touch-ups'. One of these programs, Dove's Campaign For Real Beauty, shows the extent to which images are changed in its fascinating 'Evolution' video.
With the support of an in-school mentor, participants will use the information gained at the forum to develop their own in-school presentations to share their learnings with school peers.
For more information please contact Project Manager Katie Pulling on 8668 8100 or k.pulling@qvwc.org.au
Note to Herself - Get Involved!
The Note to Herself community art project invites women to express that thing in their lives over which you want to take control - from your heart to your health to your sock drawer - by painting, collaging, drawing (whatever!) a postcard-sized artwork. Once you've expressed yourself, lick that stamp and send it in to us.
Postcards will become a part of the major exhibition at the Note to Herself Gallery, part of our International Women's Day celebrations at QVWC.
Over 10,000 Note to Herself postcards have been distributed in galleries, cafes and museums throughout Melbourne. Or you can request postcards by contacting QVWC. Pick yours up today and express yourself!
Then, make sure to make time to visit the Note to Herself Gallery, 18-22 Artemis Lane, QV (near the corner of Lt Lonsdale and Russell Streets) to view the postcards we've received.
On International Women's Day (Thursday, 8 March), join us at the Note to Herself Gallery for music, entertainment, a glass of wine and a celebration of the exhibition you've created!
The wickedly funny Nelly Thomas will MC our International Women's Day celebration.
Performances by Ladies Luv Hip Hop and our fabulous MC, Comedienne Nelly Thomas...and more!
MC Que of Ladies Luv Hip Hop will perform at the Note to Herself Gallery.
Bring your girlfriends and make an evening of it. It's only Women's Day once a year!
Note to Herself Gallery - International Women's Day Celebration
When: Thursday, 8 March; from 5.30 pm
Where: Note to Herself Gallery, 18-22 Artemis Lane, QV
Cost: FREE!
Note to Herself is proudly supported by WIRE - Women's Information and YWCA.
The project is made possible by City of Melbourne's Community Cultural Development Arts Grant program, and with the support of AvantCard and QV.