SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL CLUBS OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
ADELAIDE INC |
NARACOORTE INC |
BAROSSA VALLEY INC |
NORTHERN HIGHLANDS INC |
EASTERN DIST OF ADELAIDE INC |
PORT PIRIE INC |
MOUNT GAMBIER INC |
SOUTHERN DIST OF ADELAIDE INC |
MURRAY BRIDGE INC |
TORRENS INC |
Federation project 2016-2018
These are emergency shelters for women and children who are victims of violence and natural disasters. This project reflects the voice of Soroptimist International of the South West Pacific and its goals and objectives. Fiji is ranked 4th in the world in terms of violence and is also prone to natural disasters; cyclones in particular. Fiji's rates of violence against women and girls are among the highest in the world. There is a severe lack of shelters in Fiji and victims are often brought back to their homes, where perpetrators can re-offend.
Soroptimist International OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
support the campaign to Stop Violence against women
The rosie batty road show hosted by soroptimist international australia
The Rosie Batty Roadshow was presented by Soroptimist International Australia in Nov 2016.
The Key Note speaker Rosie Batty advocated for a practical approach to family law reform, while also supporting women who experience domestic and family violence. Rosies strength in using her own experiences as a platform to change the way we all understand and deal with domestic violence is truly inspiring.
Our speakers Meredith Dixon, a Family Law Barrister who has recently written a review on the legal implications of the Women's Legal Service 5 Step Plan for the Law Review and Liana Buchanan, the Principal Commissioner for Children and Young People helped us understand the changes being proposed as well as the challenges and opportunities for the future.
Read the news article in Adelaide's The Advertiser about Rosie Batty at the Adelaide breakfast.
Read the news article written in the Women's Agenda "Why Australia needs a Rosie Batty Roadshow".
The Adelaide white ribbon breakfast
Soroptimist International South Australia are strong supporters of The White Ribbon Campaign. The WRC works to prevent men's violence against women. It seeks to promote wide-scale awareness about the positive role men can play in its effective prevention, to foster leadership, particularly by men and boys, and to bring about social change. Guest Speaker at the 2016 breakfast in Adelaide was The Honourable Marcia Neave AO, Chair of the recent Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence.
“If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000. For more information about a service in your state or local area download the DAISY App in the App Store or Google Play.”
Australia's White Ribbon Campaign to stop violence against women is strongly supported by SISA. read more about The White Ribbon Campaign and Adelaide's White Ribbon Breakfast Committee's activities and news.
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Soroptimist International of South Australia advocate for ZERO TOLERANCE TO GENDER VIOLENCE. Soroptimist International "Walk The Talk" Campaign to SAY NO TO VIOLENCE runs from 25 November to 10 December each year.
Soroptimist International of South Australia
Welcome to our website! Read through our club pages, see where we are and what we do, add event dates to your diaries and look at the galleries of photos. You're sure to find something that interests you.
Soroptimist International is a world wide service group for women. We work towards improving the lives of women and girls through a gobal network of members and international partnerships. Women linked as sisters around the world working to enable the best in all women everywhere.
"Soroptimist" is derived from two Latin words, "soror" meaning sister and "optima" meaning best for. We interpret is as "women helping women to be their best". read more
Latest SISA Events
Click on individual Club Pages for their "Latest News and Events". You'll find some great things going on!
Soroptimists attend the Zonta women of achievement awards night
It was a privilege to be invited to attend the Zonta Club of Adelaide’s ‘Women of Achievement for 2017’ Awards at the Adelaide Town Hall in March. A wonderful event where nine "Women of Acheivement" were presented awards by Lord Mayor of Adelaide Martin Haese, Zonta Club President Beverley Gum, and Awards Chairperson Raema Mahony
Pictured at the event with the Lord Mayor is Kath Gribble President Elect SI Australia, Allison Hobbs SISA President and Di McCarthy Immediate Past President SISA.
Afternoon Tea at Government House
A wonderful afternoon was spent with SISA Patron Mrs Le, discussing the work of Soroptimist International in South Australia and Mrs Le's involvement with our organisation. Mrs Lan Le.
Pictured with Mrs Le from left SISA Public Relations Helen Fischer, Past President Di McCarthy, President Allison Hobbs, Mrs Le, Pam LaceyUN/Programme Liaison and Natalia Rojas Parra SISA ACSO Representative. click here for more photos.
REGION AGM 2017 IN THE BAROSSA VALLEY
Pictured below is the 2017 Region Executive Team. read more
international women's day 2017
International Women’s Day is a day to recognise the work that has been, and continues to be achieved all over the world in promoting women’s empowerment and gender equality and in meeting the needs of women and girls worldwide.
IWD is celebrated by Soroptimist International members around the world.
See individual club pages for some fabulous events throughout South Australia.
SI Murray Bridge,
SI Barossa Valley,
SI Naracoorte
Latest SISA News
congratulations si murray bridge on receiving Australia day awards!
The rosie batty road show hosted by soroptimist international australia
The SISA committee working with SI Australia and SA Women's Legal Services to host the Rosie Batty Road Show event held in the Adelaide Town Hall Nov 7th.