Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women's Voices) Canberra Tuesday 28 August APS

Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women's Voices) Canberra Tuesday 28 August APS

By Australian Human Rights Commission | RightsTalks

Date and time

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM AEST

Location

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Central Plaza 16 Bowes Place Phillip, ACT 2606 Australia

Description

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, June Oscar AO, warmly invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls who work in the Australian Public Service to come together as part of the Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) project.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls have many strengths and play a central role in bringing about positive social change for our families and communities.

Commissioner Oscar and her team will be speaking with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women (18+) and girls (aged 12-17) through a series of community gatherings across the country, to hear directly about their needs, aspirations and ideas for change.

Refreshments: Refreshments and a light meal will be provided. Please register to ensure there is sufficient catering and please call or email and let us know any dietary requirements you may have. Accessibility: This venue is accessible for people using wheelchairs. If you have any access or support requirements, such as an interpreter or transport, please call or email us. More information: Please see the website for further information about Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices), including a list of our planned gatherings. If you are unable to attend this gathering, we would still like to hear from you through our submission process. For more details visit the submission page. We hope you can take part in this important national conversation dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls.

Please share this invitation with others who may be interested in attending. Should you have any questions please email wiyiyaniuthangani@humanrights.gov.au or phone (02) 9284 9600.


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