SI South Perth members will again be volunteering at the City of South Perth Celebration Zone on Australia Day, 26 January 2020. The family-friendly event spans 10 hectares and includes over 100 free activities and roving entertainment, a range of food vendors and ample shade and picnic areas for families to enjoy throughout the afternoon.Continue reading
Category: Soroptimists at Work
16 Days of Activism
Beginning on 25 November and ending on 10 December is the United Nations 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign. It is a time to galvanize action to end violence against women and girls around the world. This international campaign originated from the first Women’s Global Leadership Institute coordinated by the Centre for Women’sContinue reading
School Packs Project
Throughout the month of September we will again be aiming to fill hundreds of bags with school stationery for children in need. This year’s stationery packs will be received by Western Australian children being raised by their grandparents and children in refuges escaping domestic violence in local refuges. We would like to make the packsContinue reading
Beanies for the Homeless
This project is now in its eighth year and continues to grow, with enthusiastic support from other Soroptimist clubs, craft groups, social groups and many individuals. Beanies, scarves and blankets are knitted, sewn or crocheted by caring hands and distributed to varies agencies and shelters during June. Last year nearly 600 beanies were distributed alongContinue reading
Relay for Life
It’s on again on 4-5 May 2019 at the Claremont Showgrounds and our Soroptimist Sunflowers are out and about busy raising funds for Cancer Council WA. If you would like to donate to our team click here. Relay For Life is a fun and moving overnight experience that raises vital funds for the Cancer Council’sContinue reading