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Reclaim the Night organising meeting

Posted 24 days ago in events

5:30 pm RMIT Wom*n’s Room Thurs 12th June

Reclaim the Night is an annual event on the feminist calendar. It is about campaigning for a world free of violence against women!
We are starting to organise for the ’08 march so if you are interested in joining us, come to our first meeting. The RMIT Wom*n’s Room is an autonomous space.

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Girlzone Party!

Posted 24 days ago in events

Bring some food, booz/softdrink and yourself!

This is an autonomous event

Theme:DRAG!
Whatever you interpret this to mean. translesbiangenderschmendermash! Come
as woman or come as a man just as long as you drag it up! (dressing up is
optional if you don’t feel comfortable).

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Network of Wom*n Students Australia (NOWSA) Conference

Posted 24 days ago in events

Tthe NOWSA conference is one intense week where women gather from all around the country to listen to speakers, participate in workshops, come up with ideas for campaigns, skill and resource share, and get to know other amazing women! This year the conference is in Adelaide and we will be subsidising women who are keen to attend. 7-10 July

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Kiffy Rubbo Art Space Opening!

Posted 46 days ago in events

Michelle Quach ‘the backdrop beneath our feet’ a photographic exhibition.
Kathy Temin will speak on Women in contemporary art. Drinks and nibbles provided! 5pm Thurs 22nd May Wom*n’s Room, first floor Union House

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Femmo Boot Camp!

Posted 60 days ago in events

NOTE CHANGE OF DATE
Skillsharing, networking, yummy vegan food and a weekend away in the country.

The womens department at the state library

Cross Campus Wom*n's Network Planning Evening!

Posted 61 days ago in events

Come and meet Wom*n from other campuses and plan the direction of the network…
Meet at the RMIT Wom*n’s Room (Swanston St)
5:30pm Monday 5th May

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Girlzone Movie Night

Posted 80 days ago in events

Love and other catastrophes, But I’m a Cheerleader, Imagine me and you

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Wom*n's Sexual Health

Posted 87 days ago in events

Discussing wom*n’s sexual health with a professional nurse. Come and learn about contraception, STI’s, Health checkups, sex and power, protection and other fun stuff.

Ladie wacking a sauce pan

NDA Wom*n's Block!

Posted 87 days ago in events

Back to the 50’s!

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Queer Wom*n's Sexual Health with Ruth McNair

Posted 88 days ago in events

Dr Ruth McNair talks with us about queer wom*n’s sexual health. Come prepared with questions or just sit back and listen.

Drawing of the word

Clinic Defence

Posted 109 days ago in events

This is a call to all pro-choicersto join the next clinic defence
Saturday, 29 March
Assemble 10.00 am

Melbourne Radical Women, Decriminalisation of abortion forum

Posted 109 days ago in blog

Susie Allanson, Debbie Brennan, Carlene Wilson, Liz Patterson

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Decriminalisation of abortion plenary

Posted 110 days ago in blog

04 March 2008
Joe Napolitano Room, fourth floor, Union House.

Wendy Larkin

Wendy is a lecturer in the law school at the University of Melbourne. She is currently teaching a new subject called Reproductive Rights and the Law (?) – also Women,...

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Women of Colour (WOC)

Posted 113 days ago in events

What do we mean by ‘women of colour’ (WOC)? WOC is a term borrowed from the North American Third World feminist movement, and in the Australian context, refers to women who are usually categorised as coming from...

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Feminist Reading Group

Posted 114 days ago in events

Wom*n, queers and friends (that means you!) are invited to read and discuss feminist writing. You can know a lot or not much at all.

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Girlzone

Posted 116 days ago in events

Not quite straight/not quite sure? Girlzone is a discussion/support group for women to explore different aspects of sexuality, gender and identity in an autonomous, safe environment. Come along and meet some friendly queer women!

Wednesdays 1pm, the Wom*n’s Room, first floor,...

Girls protesting against VSU

Wom*n’s Action Collective (WAC)

Posted 116 days ago in events

Get informed, get active, and start networking. WAC is an autonomous collective of women, generating ideas and campaigns both on campus and in the broader community. It is a safe space to discuss the issues women currently face, and...

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Wom*n's Department Grants

Posted 116 days ago in events

The Wom*n’s Department offers grants of up to $600 to union members pursuing women-centred and/or anti-sexist projects. Drop in on us in the Office Bearers Space (1st floor Union House) or email us at womyns@union.unimelb.edu.au for more info and...