Desert Blue Connect Raises Awareness of Sexual Violence

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Local community organisation Desert Blue Connect is promoting Sexual Violence Awareness month to throw their support behind ending sexual violence and helping those affected.

Sexual Violence Awareness Month is an annual international campaign held in April that raises awareness about sexual violence, promotes support options to those affected by sexual violence and assault, and supports a clear message that sexual violence will not be tolerated in our communities. 

Sexual violence is any behaviour of a sexual nature that makes someone feel uncomfortable, frightened or threatened, has not been agreed or consented to, and where physical or emotional force is used.  Sexual violence can include sexual harassment, sexual coercion, unwanted sexual contact, stalking, sex related insults and use of technology to hurt others.

“Sexual violence can be a very traumatic experience for both men and women and those affected can find it hard to tell others or seek help due to a sense of shame,” says Alison Adam, Desert Blue Connect CEO said. “Quite often they fear negative reactions from others or victim blaming which can lead to them experiencing negative mental and physical health effects.”

“Seeking professional help can assist the process of recovery from sexual violence, as well as reduce trauma and these negative effects,” Ms. Adam said. “Our services offer a safe space where you will feel supported, listened to and receive counselling.”

Desert Blue Connect offers specialist sexual assault services in the Midwest region, providing free and confidential counselling and support for men and women, face to face at the office or by phone for outreach clients.  They also offer information, support and counselling for partners or family members and education for community or professional groups. 

A Sexual Assault Crisis Line is also offered and is available 24 hours/7 days per week - 1800 016 789.

Desert Blue Connect provide a range of free or low cost services that include women’s health, rural support services, family violence response, primary prevention and crisis accommodation for women and children. 

For an appointment at Desert Blue Connect, call 9964 2742 or drop into the office at 25 Chapman Road in Geraldton.

 

Mitchell & Brown Retravision to wow crowds with fireworks

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Mitchell & Brown Retravision Managing Director Steve Nanninga with Mayor Shane Van Styn celebrating the addition of fireworks to WoW Fest.

Another exciting element has been added to the Wind on Water Festival program and it’s all thanks to the support of Mitchell & Brown Retravision and Sealy Posturepedic!

With the companies’ sponsorship, event-goers will enjoy a sparkling fireworks show which will wrap up the weekend of festivities. 

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said the fireworks were bound to entertain the whole community.

“What better way to finish the Wind on Water Festival than with an epic concert and fireworks display,” he said.

“A big thank you to Mitchell & Brown Retravision and Sealy Posturepedic for their generous sponsorship and providing our community with such excitement and joy.

“Fireworks have amped up the WoW Fest even more and I can’t wait for 21 and 22 April!”

Mitchell & Brown Retravision Managing Director Steve Nanninga said they were proud to be part of the inaugural Wind on Water Festival.

“The Wind on Water Festival is going to be a massive weekend in Geraldton and we are so proud we can make it even bigger with an awesome fireworks show,” he said.

“The fireworks will go off at the conclusion of the WoW Fest Concert featuring The Veronicas, San Cisco and Songbird.

“I look forward to seeing everyone down the Geraldton Foreshore and coming together for a massive celebration.”

The Mitchell & Brown Retravision and Sealy Posturepedic fireworks show will conclude the Wind on Water Festival with a bang, literally!

There are still tickets to the WoW Fest Concert, however, members of the community will be able to view the fireworks show from all areas of the Geraldton Foreshore.

More information about the Wind on Water Festival is available at www.wowfest.com.au

Financial Empowerment Workshop for Women

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Are you struggling to understand the superannuation lingo? Are you trying to budget but fail to get in front? Do you wish to have a better understanding and increase your financial knowledge? Do you wish to invest but don’t know how? Well this workshop is for you.

Lisa Farnell, Certified Financial Planner™ who has been working in the Financial Planning industry since 1999, is on a mission to help you understand your financial issues.

This workshop is being held on the 9th of April, from 9.15am to 2.30pm at The Geraldton Yacht Club.

Tickets cost $65 (concession cards welcome)

Tickets available at:
https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?embed&eid=366543

For more information call 08 9964 9000 or email admin@fsgeraldton.com.au

 

Nagle Catholic College 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner

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On Saturday 9 June, Nagle Catholic College is holding its 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner. We would like to invite everyone who has been part of the Nagle, St Pat's or Stella Maris family in the past or present to attend and help celebrate this special milestone.

The dinner will be held in a marquee on the Peter Saunders Oval at the College. Skeetas Restaurant & Cafe will be providing a tasty three-course meal. There will be entertainment, dancing and a trip down memory lane with past student guest speakers and performances.

To book your ticket today, please visit our website, www.ncc.wa.edu.au. For more information please contact the College.

 

St Lawrence's Primary School Enrolments are OPEN for 2019

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We are currently accepting applications for enrolment for Kindergarten (2 ½ days per week) for children born between July 1, 2014 and 30 June, 2015, and for children turning three in 2019 for our 3yr Old Kindergarten. Interviews will commence soon. Please go to our website: www.stlps.wa.edu.au more information, or call the office on 9923 1047 to receive an Application Kit.

We currently have vacancies in all grades

St Lawrence’s has excellent facilities, and offers a variety of specialist subjects, including The Arts - (Visual/Media Art, Music, Dance, Drama) French, Phys Ed/Health and an extension program.

Kids Hub OSHC offers an onsite accredited Outside School Care program, including school holidays, available to all St Lawrence’s students aged 4 and above and is approved for Child Care Benefit (for more information on OSHC please call Christie on 0497 088 996 or go to www.kidshubtc.com.au)

 

QPT Club Film

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Friends of Queens Park Theatre present a poignant new feature, a resonant and affecting portrait of a fifty-something woman who, after living comfortably for many years, must suddenly reinvent her life.
THINGS TO COME, rated M (Coarse language and drug use), 102 minutes, in French with English sub-titles.
WINNER – 2016 BERLIN FILM FESTIVAL – BEST DIRECTOR
WINNER – BEST ACTRESS – NEW YORK FILM CRITICS’ CIRCLE
WINNER – BEST ACTRESS – LONDON FILM CRITICS’ CIRCLE
WINNER – BEST ACTRESS – LOS ANGELES FILM CRITICS’ CIRCLE
WINNER – BEST ACTRESS – NATIONAL SOCIETY OF FILM CRITICS

Nathalie (2017 Golden Globe-winner Isabelle Huppert) teaches philosophy at a college in Paris. She’s passionate about her work and particularly enjoys passing on the pleasure of thinking to the next generation. Married with two grownup children, she devotes her spare time to the books she publishes as a sideline, to former students who have become friends and, above all, to her very possessive mother (the great Édith Scob). But one day, Nathalie’s husband Heinz (André Marcon) announces he is leaving her for another woman, the first of a series of events that will upend Nathalie’s world, and leave her to completely reassess her future…

Come to the Grammar's Old School Fete

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The Geraldton Grammar Old School Fete is a fun, exciting and eagerly anticipated biannual event on the local community calendar.

The fete provides entertainment and stalls for all age groups and encourages students from Geraldton Grammar School to participate and showcase their musical talents. There will also be performances by local dancing and sporting groups.

With the support of the Geraldton Grammar School P&F and school community, the 2018 Old School Fete will provide an excellent opportunity for businesses seeking to promote or donate their goods and/or services. 

Stall Application

If you have a small/home business and you would like to book a spot for a stall at the Old School Fete, please complete the stall application form. If you have any questions or would like more information please contact 9965 7800 or email clare.place@gegs.wa.edu.au.

Stall Application Form* (please download here)

* Please complete the form and we will send an invoice.

Donations

The fete is being run as a fundraising event as we are hoping to refurbish the school entrance and buy equipment to improve the school oval. We were hoping that you might be willing to donate goods or gift vouchers which could be used as prizes. We very much welcome support in this way from all types of business. All contributors’ names will be mentioned and thanked in our programme.

If you are able to donate a prize for this event, please contact our Community Development Officer Clare Place on 9965 7800 or email clare.place@gegs.wa.edu.au

Sponsorship

The Geraldton Grammar Old School Fete 2018 will be advertised in the school newsletters, on the Geraldton Grammar School Facebook and Instagram pages and on the school website.

Sponsorship packages are available for local businesses and families, and for their generous contribution, they will be officially recognised as supporters of the Old School Fete 2018.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of this event, please email your expression of interest to clare.place@gegs.wa.edu.au or call Clare Place on 9965 7800.

We thank you in anticipation and look forward to see you at Geraldton Grammar Old School Fete to enjoy fete day too – so please mark it in your diary - Sunday 8th April from 11am – 2pm.

Sponsorship Packages

Sponsorship Form (please download here)

 

Geraldton women are invited to a film evening on International Women’s Day

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The Oscar® nominated film – TANNA will be screened at the Desert Blue Connect Studio at their International Women’s Day event on 8 March.  The event also includes a “Bring and Share Supper” prior to the film screening.

Daphne White, Executive Manager Operations at Desert Blue Connect said organising an IWD event each year was important to celebrate women’s achievements and encourage discussion around gender equality and women’s rights. 

“We are very excited to screen this outstanding film at this years’ IWD event,” she said.  “It is set on Vanuatu’s island of Tanna and tells the story of young love and a traditional culture that is tested to its limits.”

“Our IWD event is an opportunity for women and men to celebrate the significant contribution women make to our community.  The film shows the diversity and complexity of women’s lives in other parts of the world.  We have many multicultural women in Geraldton and it is important to celebrate these stories and their contribution to the community as well.”

The film screening is free to attend however a donation would be appreciated at the door.  Attendees are asked to bring a plate of supper to share.  RSVP is essential due to limited numbers.

Event details:

International Women’s Day screening of the Oscar® nominated film - TANNA

Thursday 8th March,

Event commences at 6pm for supper with the screening beginning at 6.45,

Desert Blue Connect Studio, 28 Durlacher Street, Geraldton

Tickets (free) available through Eventbrite – link below.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/international-womens-day-film-screening-tickets-42930867380

For information please contact Desert Blue Connect on 99642742 or via email at info@desertblueconnect.org.au

St Pat's Sundowner

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Nagle Catholic College are hosting a St Pat's Sundowner on Friday 16 March as part of their 25th Anniversary celebrations.

Date: Friday 16 March 2018
Time: 5:30pm - 8pm
Location: St Pat's Oval
Entertainment and Food
BYO + Eskie
Cost: $20

Tickets can be purchased online at http://bit.ly/2zgdpgb. Tickets must be purchased before Monday 5 March 2018. All attendees will need to purchase a ticket in advance for catering purposes. We hope the community will get behind the event and support the College. Please share with friends and family.

For more information please contact the College on 9920 0500.

Lunar New Year Sale

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Harvey Norman Furniture & Bedding Geraldton are having their Lunar New Year Sale!

8 Days Only!! Starts tomorrow Friday 9th until Friday 15th. Great specials in store PLUS

Spend over $250 on any furniture & bedding products and receive 10% of your purchase price back in gift vouchers to spend another day

Drop in to 38 Chapman Rd and take a look around. 

*Terms & conditions apply. See in store for details