SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL CLUBS OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
ADELAIDE INC - 72 years |
NARACOORTE INC - 42 years |
BAROSSA VALLEY INC Closed |
NORTHERN HIGHLANDS INC - 31 years |
EASTERN DIST OF ADELAIDE INC - 53 years |
PORT PIRIE INC - 38 years |
MOUNT GAMBIER INC - 44 years |
SOUTHERN DIST OF ADELAIDE INC - 60years |
MURRAY BRIDGE INC- 40 years |
TORRENS INC - 64 years |
BREAKING NEWS
SI South West Pacific Federation project
2021-2022
Brilliant Futures Fund is the Federation Project for the remainder of this biennium. Designed to support projects that focus on Education and support our mission and values it is an opportunity for clubs to nominate a project up to AUD 10,000.
International Presidents Appeal 2021-2023
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 2021 – 2023 the President’s appeal is the project "Opening Doors to a Bright Future"
Conference of Clubs 2020 Virtual Due to Covid 19
Every 2 years in Federation of South West Pacific a conference of Clubs is held in the destination of choice of the Federation president. Plans are being made for this conference to be held in Indonesia The Conference is a time to renew friendships , make new friends, attend workshops, listen to inspiring speakers and catch up with club projects. A gala dinner on the last night sees the installation of the Federation President for next bienium 2020-2022. We welcome Suman Lal from Fiji as our 2020-22 Federation President. President Suman's theme is..
South Australian soroptimists join members across the globe to celebrate 16 Days of Activism
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. Each year the Adelaide White Ribbon holds a breakfast in November. This year the White Ribbon Breakfast was a virtual event due to Covid 19 restrictions. Many clubs joined with their own members viewing the broadcast.
“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.
INTERNATIONAL Women's Day 2022
Each year Soroptimists celebrate women's achievements on International Women's Day March 8th, while also remembering the struggles faced by women around the world. In 1993 the Adelaide International Women's Day Breakfast was established and is now the largest event celebrating IWD in Australia and, it is the largest Annual Women’s Event in the Adelaide. In supporting the work of UN Women National Committee Australia through the Adelaide International Women's Day Breakfast we were delighted that a virtual breakfast is to be hosted by Senator Hon Penny Wong chatting with 2021Australian of the year Grace Tame
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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 it as "women helping women to be their best". read more
SISA Events
Celebrating 100 years of Soroptimist International
The region of South Australia held a lunch, with invited guests. Past region and club presidents. The lighting of candle ceremony with Di Lockwood representing Soroptimist International, Annette Korzeba,Federation of South West Pacific, Evonne Tylor Region of SA and Jenny Hughes our members in SA.
We were delighted to have as our speakers Lily and Jemima tell us of their experiences since receiving the Gender Studies award that they received from the region of SA clubs.
We were delighted to see that many of our previous region presidents, past club presidents and present club presidents were able to join with us for our celebration.
Past Region Presidents Current Members of SISA at the lunch
Mrs Lan Le hosted morning tea at Government for members of SISA.
Mrs Le has been the Patron of Soroptimist International of South Australia for the last 7 years, a morning tea was enjoyed by members to celebrate Mrs Le's term and wish her well in future endevours.
President Anne Berry, Mrs Lan Le and Secretary Dianne Potter
sisa region Executive 2020-2021
L-R Anne Berry President, Deb Devlin Treasurer, Dianne Potter Secretary, Sandr Richards Minute Secretary, Louise Bruce President Elect, Pam Lacey Membership Training, seated, Anne Scutchings Program UN Liaison.
SISA News
Bangka Day Memorial Service
