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.
International Presidents Appeal 2017-2019
Every SI President proposes a ‘President’s Appeal’: a project to which Soroptimists worldwide are called to raise funds during the President’s two-year tenure. For the period 2017 – 2019 the President’s appeal is the project Women, Water & Leadership. At least five projects will be supported in five continents with a view to enabling women to become active leaders in water management. More specifically, these projects will connect to Sustainable Development Goals 4 – Quality Education, 5 – Gender Equality and 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation, for all purposes
Region AGM Mt Gambier 2018
The AGM in February 2018 was held at Mt Gambier and was well attended by members from across the Region. The theme of homelessness was highlighted with guest speakers Jessica Porter, a PhD student who spoke on her research into homelessness and Trish Spark the ac.care homeless services Manager.
Around 30 Soroptimists discussed ways to address homelessness among older women in particular and attendees workshopped ideas to take back to their respective Soroptimist groups to attempt to make change through advocacy and direct action.
See region gallery for more photos from 2018 Region AGM
Soroptimist International OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
support the campaign to Stop Violence against women
The Adelaide white ribbon breakfast
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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. One of the Speakers at the 10th anniversary breakfast in Adelaide was CEO White Ribbon Australia Libby Davies. Each year this breakfast has increased in numbers from 400 to 1400. South Australia has the largest event in Australia.
Dr Kaufman was the main guest speaker at the breakfast. He is an internationally-acclaimed Canadian author, activist, consultant, public speaker and co founder of the White Ribbon Foundation. He is currently senior fellow at Instituto Promundo in Washington DC, a global consortium that works to promote gender equality and create a world free from violence by engaging men and boys in partnership with women and girls. His innovative approaches which engage men and boys in promoting gender equality and transform men’s lives have taken him all around the world, working extensively with the United Nations, governments, corporations, NGOs, trade unions and universities.INTERNATIONAL Women' Day press for Progress
Many of our South Australian clubs hold breakfast to celebrate International Women's March 8th
The Adelaide breakfast , largest event held in Australia for many years, will be hosted by Senator Hon Penny Wong.
Friday March 9th 2018 Adelaide Convention Centre. 6.45-7am start
Guest Speaker Tanya Hosch
Online ticket sales 5th February 2018 @ 10.00am Don't hesitate, as tables fill very fast, if you are interested in attening.
https://www.trybooking.com/SINJ
Soroptimist International of South Australia 
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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
Region President Christine Plunkett visiting SI Adelaide meeting April 2018
Handover to new sisa region president
At the February 2018 AGM, Allison Hobbs handed over the reins to Christine Plunkett, after a successful 2017 year of activity.
Christine has a focus on homelessness during her 2018 year as President and this topic was reflected in the theme of the AGM.
ACSO Awards October 2017 (Association of Combined Service Organisations)
Congratultions to South Australian Soroptimist clubs on their awards.
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 2018 IN Mt Gambier
SI Mt Gambier are hosting this years Region AGM to welcome their long time member Christine Plunkett as the incoming president for 2018.
A weekend of fellowship, catchup with friends and of course the business meeting with new executive for 2018.
A friendship gathering at City Hall Friday evening
AGM and lunch at City Hall Saturday
Diiner at OAK Tree Room "The Barn Steakhouse" Saturday evening
and before leaving for home Sunday, Breakfast "at the Gilbertson's"
Great way to start the year of soroptimism in South Australia.
Latest SISA News
congratulations si murray bridge on receiving Australia day awards!
Very moving Bangka Day Memorial Service at SA Women's Memorial Playing Fields. What an honour to be amongst those present to honour those brave nurses. Recognition too, of vision in the establishment of those playing fields for women and girls and continuing dedication of trust members. Credit to current SA Govt for recent funding anouncement will be a huge benefit.
South Australian members attending service, Allison Hobbs SISA President, Susan Newton SI Torrens, Kath Gribble SI Barossa Valley, Pauline Nutt SI Adelaide, Jenny Hughes SI Port Pirie, Pam Lacey SI Adelaide, Anne Berry SI Torrens. Not shown in photograph was the Region Representative on the SA Women's Memorial Playing Fields Trust Helen Fischer as she was working at event.
SI Adelaide forum
