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

Soroptimist International OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

support the campaign to Stop Violence against women

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. 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.

“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.

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.

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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

ACSO Awards 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!

AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD 2018

Soroptimist International Murray Bridge - in conjunction with Carers SA and Raptcha’u Beauty - held a ‘Pamper Day for Young Carers’ last year to give four young women (with too much responsibility) some well-earned time off to focus on themselves This community event was awarded the Rural City of Murray Bridge Community Initiative of the Year at the Australia Day celebrations held yesterday. Big congratulations to our President, Bronwyn Heard, for her fantastic efforts in pulling this together. Well done.

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

SI Adelaide forum

On Monday November 13th 2017 at 7pm

Speaker: Liana Buchanan Victorian Principal Commissioner for Children and Young People

"Neither Seen Nor Heard"

Are children the invisible victims of family violence?

A very thought provoking speaker, which left us with a lot of questions and how we can advocate for better conditions in South Australia