29 – 30 July 2010

Women, Management and Work Conference
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, 61-101 Phillip Street, Sydney

Proudly sponsored by Women Lawyers’ Association of NSW, Macquarie University presents the Women, Management and Work Conference to be held in Sydney on 29 and 30 July 2010. The focus of the leading women’s conference in Australia is Women as Leaders and how to Navigate the Leadership Maze. The conference will explore key issues confronting executive women in leadership roles. A practical interactive format provides ample opportunity for you to get involved, share your wealth of management experience, hear and learn from other outstanding women whilst taking advantage of the wonderful networking opportunities. Don’t delay register before 14 May and save $575 with the EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ($1725.00 Inc.GST).
A Not-For-Profit Scholarship is also available.


 WMWC_conference.pdf

14 May,  Friday 6pm
The EDNA RYAN Awards Night 2010
The EDNAs are awards made to women who have made a feminist difference, ie whose activity advances the status of women; the troublemakers, the stirrers, the battlers, who show extraordinary commitment and determination.

Join Women’s Electoral Lobby in celebrating Edna’s political life and providing an affirmation of feminist activists in 2010.  Come along and hear about the feminist activity that is happening and the wonderful women who are working towards making a better world – especially for women.  You will be INSPIRED.      

Where:      Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, 280 Pitt Street, Sydney

Cost:         $25 wages / $15 concession – includes snacks.

RSVP:        Friday 7 May 2010.Please include payment.

Send your booking to WEL NSW 66 Albion St Surry Hills NSW 2010 or Contact the WEL office:  9212.4374 or email:welnsw@comcen.com.au . Click here for the booking form or visit WEL's website  http://welnsw.org.au

26 May 2010, Wednesday 12pm
18^th Jean Arnot Memorial Luncheon
The Strangers’ Dining Room, Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney
Guest of Honour: Her Excellency, Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of NSW

The National Council of Women of NSW, and The Australian Federation of Business and Professional Women invite you to join them as they acknowledge Miss Arnot’s dedication to the advancement of women, through her work for equal pay for equal work, and also to honour other women, now in their 90’s who have also worked for women in their communities. Click here for details and registration, $70pp.

Short-term overseas volunteer opportunity for lawyers
 
Australian Business Volunteers (ABV) is currently searching for candidates with 5-10 years professional law experience to travel to Fiji for 8 weeks. Our preference is for the volunteer to depart on or before 30 June 2010, however, this is not mandatory.

The purpose of the trip is to mentor staff within the Fiji Public Trustee Corporation Limited of Suva on Estate and Trust Administration. The candidate will required to be qualified in estate and trust management, investment, business management and estate laws. ABV will cover the cost of all travel, accommodation, medical expenses, and pay a living allowance.

ABV is a not-for-profit international development agency and registered charity. Operating since 1981, we contribute towards the reduction of poverty by increasing the capacity and skill-base within developing communities throughout the Asia Pacific. We would greatly appreciate your help in passing details of this opportunity to individuals within your network and assisting us with this worthwhile and important work. On request, a document containing additional information on the project and client can be sent out. Please contact Kate Lyell, Volunteer Officer at kate.lyell@abv.org.au on behalf of recruitment@abv.org.au or call 02 6285 1686. For more information on ABV and its work, please visit www.abv.org.au.

Who are Australian Women Lawyers (AWL)
Formed in 1997, AWL is the national body representing and funded by women lawyers associations in Australia. The current AWL Patron is the Honourable Chief Justice Diana Bryant of the Family Court of Australia.