REAL Illawarra

sorry

2011-02-17T06:01:00.001+11:00

Hi All,
you would of received an email during the week as a reminder to fair day on sunday. you may have noticed that there was a huge list of names on the email. unfortunately, due to being new in the job and new to gmail we failed to BCC the information. I hope that everyone deletes these email addresses in order to maintain privacy of others. please don't use any of the email addresses for your own benefit as I'm sure you wouldn't like it if someone used yours.
we hope to remember not to do it again. Sorry.
Fay and Janine

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REAL @ Fair Day

2011-02-16T17:55:00.001+11:00

REAL @ Fair Day, Sunday 20th Feb

Happy Mardi Gras 2011,

Why not come along and join in the fun of Mardi Gras Fair Day with REAL Illawarra.

We will be at our usual shady location under the trees with a great view of the stage (Uni side of the open dance area near stage)
REAL will supply cold drinks and a picnic lunch, so come along, hang out and enjoy the show.

If you would like a lift up there let us know via email or text to REAL (see below)

Cheers

Janine

Mardi Gras- Fair Day

Location,

Victoria Park
City Road,
Chippendale, New South Wales
When

20 Feb 10.00am to 8.00pm
Cost

Gold coin donation

The biggest and best-loved community event of the Season, Fair Day will officially launch this year's Mardi Gras and promises a fun, relaxed day out for all the family, even the pets!

Up to 70,000 routinely turn out to sit on the grass, browse the stalls, gorge themselves on the plethora of delicacies available at the stalls, have a few drinks, but most of all to catch up with old friends – and make some new ones.

A showcase of entertainment will be the centrepiece of Fair Day, including performances from Mardi Gras Festival highlights, international DJs and bands, and the return of the AXN Search for a Cover Model competition on the ANZ Main Stage.

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real FW: Mardi Gras Shine next Friday, 25 Feb

2011-02-15T12:05:00.000+11:00

From: bushscout@bigpond.com
To: ;
Subject: Mardi Gras Shine next Friday, 25 Feb
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:29:37 +1100

Hi Zesters,

You are invited to join Lemon Zest at the Alexandra Hotel, Leura, for a Mardi Gras event of performances and dancing next Friday, 25 February.

The Mardi Gras 'Shine' event is organised by the Glittercorp Carousel and commences at 9pm, but you might like to come along and join a Lemon Zest table for dinner beforehand at 6.30pm at the hotel's restaurant. If you wish to join our table, please contact Jay at jjgreenaways@bigpond.com to book in with her. If you are not joining us for dinner, then we will hopefully see you during the evening! Local duo Spiral will be playing for 45 minutes from 9.30pm, and there will be other performances and a great atmosphere. Its not often that we have Mardi Gras events up here, so let's get behind this one!!

Cheers

Jocelyn

Lemon Zest

bushscout@bigpond.com

real FW: World of Women Film Festival 2011

2011-02-15T12:04:00.000+11:00

Zesters, you might be interested in the attached info for the World of Women Film Festival in March.

Cheers

Jocelyn

Lemon Zest

bushscout@bigpond.com

Real Fwd: UNITY Events update

2011-02-11T15:22:00.000+11:00

Hi All,

Just a quick reminder that the Unity Diners club is this coming Tuesday 15th at Fontuna's Chinese Restaurant in Kenny St (opposite car park entrance) at 7pm.
You MUST now RSVP via email, mobile, if you wish to attend, if we do not get enough number the event will be canceled for this month. This is to avoid any inconvenience to the restaurant.

Our preparations for our next dance BURLESQUE on Saturday March 26th are coming along nicely...you really wont want to miss this one, even if its just to your committee preform in a show which can only be described as titillating!!!

If you wish to contribute your ideas skills and talents to the creation of this fabulous event come along to our "Dance Collective" meeting at ACON community space on Saturday the 26th of February any time from 10am. We will be crafting decorations to make BURLESQUE our biggest sexiest dance ever.

We would love to see you there and to here any comment or suggestions you have to make your dance experience even better.

Yours sincerely

Scott

Secretary

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real fwd Lemon Zest camp cancelled

2011-02-11T15:21:00.000+11:00

From: bushscout@bigpond.com
To: ;
Subject: Lemon Zest camp cancelled
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 22:36:27 +1100

Hi Zesters,

This weekends camp at Dunns Swamp is being cancelled. I have had a number of cancellations from women and the weather looks like it will be a tad damp so its best we put it off to some other time.

Cheers

Jocelyn

Lemon Zest

bushscout@bigpond.com

Real: FW: Bush Lemons bushwalk - Sat, 19 Feb

2011-02-09T18:16:00.000+11:00

Hi Lemons,

Our next walk is on Saturday week, 19 February. It is different from the scheduled one because the track to Lindemans Pass is closed due to a landslide. Therefore we will be tackling a walk in the Wild Dogs Mountains - Ironpot Mountain to Coxs River and Breakfast Creek. This is a hard full day walk of about 15km in this gorgeous wilderness area.

We will be carpooling out to Dunphys Campground at the end of the Megalong Valley where the walk begins and ends. We will ascend up Ironpot Ridge and then descend off the end of Ironpot Mountain down to the Coxs River. This section of track if fairly indistinct and its a long descent where a trekking pole or stick is handy. We arrive at the gorgeous river for lunch and a dip, and then walk along iconic Breakfast Creek and then onto Carlon Creek and the long ascent back up to Dunphy's Campground yet again. This walk has amazing views into the wilderness, lots of gorgeous bush, wildlife and a lovely river and creeks where we can have dips. There will be a lot of shallow creek crossings on the walk back from Coxs River, and the walk itself will take 7-8 hours. Previously this walk has had stinging nettles near the end, so long pants or zip off pants are advisable. This is a favourite walk of mine because of the wilderness aspect, the challenge of the walk, and the particular beauty of this area, so I hope that you'll be able to join us.

Book: With me via email or text by Thursday, 17 February. Please ensure you leave your contact phone numbers.

Meet: At 8am at the Blackheath railway station carpark. To get here, turn left over the railway line at the second set of lights in Blackheath, and turn immediately right into Station Street and the small carpark is a very short distance up here on the right, just past the Mitre 10 Hardware. We will carpool the 20 mins or so from here to the start of the walk.

Bring: As this is a long walk please bring plenty of walk (minimum of 3 litres), lunch, snacks, raincoat, sturdy boots/shoes, trekking pole if you wish, long pants or zip off pants for any nettles, hat, camera, warm top etc etc.

Cheers

Jocelyn

Bush Lemons

bushscout@bigpond.com

0414 572991

REAL FW: Creative Womyn Down Under 9 Feb 2011 - News below this time

2011-02-09T18:12:00.000+11:00

Creative Womyn Down Under
Email Newsletter

9 February 2011

Show & Share Cafe - Inner West, Sydney

Hi everyone. We want to let you know about our new monthly event for women from all creative paths. You may have already seen some information on our website.

The first Creative Womyn's Show and Share Cafe will be held on Thursday 24 February 2011 from 6pm – 8pm. Please email gabrielle@creativewomyn.net to register or phone Gabe Journey on 0400 619 868 for more information.

What's it all about?

Reconnect with that childhood "Show & Tell" energy and excitement of sharing with others about something you have created. Whatever form of creativity you enjoy, Creative Womyn's Show and Share Cafe is a place for women to discuss their creative journey. We share our latest creative work, ideas, goals, challenges and achievements in a friendly cafe in Sydney's Inner West.

All creativity welcome: Writers, Poets, Spoken Word Performers, Actors, Film Makers, Visual Artists, Photographers, Craftswomen, Sculptors, Mixed-Media Artists, Jewellery Makers, Musicians, Cake Decorators, Weavers, Digital Artists, Knitters, Painters, Cooks, Graphic Artists, etc.

This is a lovely space to listen as well as share, and to inspire your creative self and others. We are aiming each time for a small group of up to 10 women to ensure plenty of share time for everyone.

If there is a lot of interest we will have a waiting list and also look into options for other meeting times.This gathering is for women. It is a drop in style so if you can't make one Cafe you can always register for the next month.

The group meets once a month at Romey's Cafe, 4 Crinan Street Hurlstone Park. There is free on street parking, and Romey's is only minutes walk from Hurlstone Park railway station. View more information here The cost each month is $20 which includes a hot drink and Romey's home-made savouries. We look forward to seeing you there !

Not in Sydney??

If you don't live in Sydney, you might want to start something up yourself closer to home. This idea was sparked from years meeting up with friends in small talking circles based on Julia Camerons The Artist Way "Creative Clusters". Julia shares some great guidelines for creative groups at http://www.theartistsway.com/tools/creative-clusters

You might already run something similar in your area, if you do let us know and we can include it on our noticeboard if you are looking for more participants or just want to share about it.

In Creativity and Sistahood

Georgina JD Abrahams & Gabrielle Journey Jones

CREATIVE WOMYN DOWN UNDER

Creative Quotes

"Re-vision -- the act of looking back, of seeing with fresh eyes, of entering an old text from a new critical direction - is for women more than a chapter in cultural history: it is an act of survival."

Adrienne Rich, Poet, Educator

"I write for myself and strangers. The strangers, dear readers, are an after-thought."

Gertrude Stein, Author

"Who knows where inspiration comes from? Perhaps it arises from desperation. Perhaps it comes from the flukes of the universe, the kindness of the muses."

Amy Tan, Novelist

Noticeboard Updates

February 18—20, 2011

Creative Painting Weekend @ Arcadia B&B, NSW South Coast

Mixed Media in Acrylics and Watercolours

Contact Roxanne or Annie to reserve your place
(02) 4446 0733
or 0418 257 424.
Email roxyart_24@hotmail.com Visit the website here for more information.

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REAL Newletter

2011-02-07T17:39:00.000+11:00

January 2009 • Email: real.illawarra@gmail.com • Blog: realillawarra.blogspot.com • PO Box 1073 Wollongong •

REAL Update

Hi Everyone and thanks for the lovely welcome as new facilitators to REAL. Janine and I are very excited to take over this role. A big thanks to Tania and Wendy who did such a great job in the past. Janine and I have some wonderful ideas for things to do, many contributed by you, and as this is your group too we appreciate any suggestions of what you would like to do with the group. Janine and I have decided to have a structured evening every second month to perhaps draw in some of the people who don't just want to sit around and have a chat. We are going to have movie nights, thai cooking lessons, tarot night, and we are looking into self defence as well. We are planning on restarting the dinners and breakfasts as quite a few people requested this. You will be receiving reminders about Real meetings frequently and when we have organised other events you will receive frequent reminders about those also. We are currently in the process of upgrading our mobile phone as the one we have is constantly requiring charge, as soon as the new phone is in place you will be able to contact us by mobile.

Breakfast and Dinners

Yes they are coming back. As facilitators for REAL Janine and I could make all the decisions about where we go, but as this is your group as well and we want as many of you as possible to attend we want you to make suggestions of places you would like to go. We are looking for places from Kiama in the south to Bulli in the north. We are also looking for a fairly reasonable price range as we have people on all sorts of budgets. Do you want to have family dinners as well? if so please suggest venues that are family friendly. We also want to know what times suit everybody, do you eat early around 5:30 or do you prefer a 7pm start, do you want breakfast at 9 or 10. Please take into consideration that we are not going to be able to please everyone, but we will endeavour to accommodate the majority. Just drop us an email and let us know what you want. This group is for you.

International Woman's Day

This is on the 8th March and this year REAL is having a meditation session and breakfast to be held at ACON's community space, from 7am. We realise that this is a tuesday morning, but with Mardi Gras the weekend before we felt that it was better to have something small on the actual day rather than letting this important day just slip past. If you are interested please drop us an email.

GLBTIQ EVENTS AND INFO

Fair Day- 20th February 2011 at Victoria Park, Chippindale

Mardi Gras Parade - 5th March 2011 -Oxford street Sydney.

UNITY Dance – Three times a year, Beaton Park Tennis Club, for more info and other events: www.unity-wollongong.org MOB: 0403 899 015

LISA: Lesbians in the Shoalhaven Area, PHONE Claudia : 042 366 622 31

VOX FM 106.9 - 'The Pink Nation Hour', 5 - 6pm Thursday's

ACON – Supporting Lesbian GLBTIQ health,

Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service of NSW – Lesbian counselling and info line, 630pm - 930pm mondays, PHONE 1800 14 4527 (admin 02 8594 9500)

IWHC – Illawarra Womens Health Centre, PHONE 02 4255 6800

COAL – Coalition of Activist Lesbians, EMAIL coal@aapt.net.au

• Email: real.illawarra@gmail.com • Blog: realillawarra.blogspot.com • PO Box 1073 Wollongong

Disclaimer - REAL does not accept responsibility for any text, photographs or illustrations submitted by members. The REAL Newsletter is a forum for ALL members who wish to submit/contribute content. REAL will not however print any materials that is deemed discriminatory, incite violence or hatred or consider to be extremely sexually graphic. REAL encourage members to submit creative, factual and event materials.

Fwd: REAL @ Fair Day

2011-02-06T20:12:00.000+11:00

Fwd: REAL @ Fair Day, Sunday 20th Feb

Happy Mardi Gras 2011,

Janine

Mardi Gras- Fair Day

Location,

Victoria Park
City Road,
Chippendale, New South Wales
When

20 Feb 10.00am to 8.00pm
Cost

Gold coin donation

The biggest and best-loved community event of the Season, Fair Day will officially launch this year's Mardi Gras and promises a fun, relaxed day out for all the family, even the pets!

REAL @ Fair Day

2011-02-06T20:04:00.000+11:00

Fwd: REAL @ Fair Day, Sunday 20th Feb

Happy Mardi Gras 2011,

Mardi Gras- Fair Day

Location,

Victoria Park
City Road,
Chippendale, New South Wales
When

20 Feb 10.00am to 8.00pm
Cost

Gold coin donation

The biggest and best-loved community event of the Season, Fair Day will officially launch this year's Mardi Gras and promises a fun, relaxed day out for all the family, even the pets!

real FW: Bush Lemons 15 year anniversary INVITE!

2011-02-05T11:44:00.000+11:00

Hi Lemons,

Our 15 year anniversary is a mere 2 months away and we are celebrating. We have booked a venue at Kurrajong for the weekend of Friday, 1 April - Sunday, 3 April! Its a great place because its quite central for those in the upper mountains, lower mountains or Sydney or elsewhere. Its also a gorgeous area totally away from anything else, with great views, 5 cottages, a huge entertainment shed, bushwalks, a creek for swimming and canoeing. All the information is attached and children and sociable dogs are most welcome.

Bookings will be made via me on a first-come first-served basis, so once you have had a look at all the attached information, please book in as soon as possible. Let me know if you have any queries. I imagine that beds will be at a premium, so the quicker you book in the more likely you will get what you want.

This is a pretty big milestone for the Lemons so I do encourage you all to support the group and join us for what will be a wonderful weekend for all!

Cheers

Jocelyn

Bush Lemons

bushscout@bigpond.com

REAL: FW: IWD flyer

2011-02-03T19:20:00.000+11:00

FWD........

Hiya

Here's info about IWD events down here in the Shoalhaven. Our dance is on the 19 March

Marg

Fwd: new facilitators for real/ DRAFT IS EVERYONE OK WITH THIS?

2011-01-14T07:58:00.000+11:00

Hello and welcome into another wonderful year for REAL :)

REAL has been lovingly nurtured by myself (Tania) and Wendy for the past few years however our energy has become somewhat lax in regenerating new activities for REAL.

This year has manifested 2 new facilitators to coordinate REAL. Lets welcome Janine and Fay as our wonderful continuing facilitators for REAL.

Along with our dynamic new facilitators comes a new energy that will bring transformation to REAL. Janine and Fay have already decided to meet up to discuss where REAL will go in terms of where it wasn't previously and where it can and will go.

I'm sure Fay and Janine will be dearly supported in the growth of REAL by you all. Wendy and I are very grateful for their enthusiasm toward maintaining and growing REAL as a Network as I'm sure you all are.

REAL has provided in the past and will continue to do so in the future an avenue for many lesbians to connect and be supported in their sexuality. REAL is an inspiration in our community and has proudly supported the Illawarra with a place for lesbians to connect.

Our 2010 Christmas dinner heralded a great turnout. Some may have had their orders stuffed up and one forgotten and for some may have been too loud with all our voices.The restauraunt manager apologised profusely with grace. All in all through these minor mishaps, most agreed that what made the evening grateful was the support gathered to connect with our community.

Wendy and I dearly grateful for all the challenges of REAL since it has given us something to think about in terms of community and also creating activities and communications more successfully. Wendy and I will pass this important information on to our new facilitators with grace.

So get ready for new awakenings in and amongst the realm of REAL.

Come along and welcome our new facilitators Fay and Janine @ REAL TALK on Thursday the 27th of January 6pm. There will be nibblies and non alcoholic beverages to celebrate. Bring along your ideas for an exciting new energised REAL.

Gratitude and thanks for all the heart felt support over the years.

With celebrations to embrace the year now and ahead

Tania & Wendy :) :) :) :) :)

Fwd: FW: December REAL Drop In @ Thai Le Gong for Dinner

2010-12-17T19:19:00.001+11:00

JUST A HAPPY REMINDER ABOUT REAL END OF YEAR DINNER and also some wonderful news to let you all know that REAL will be welcoming in two new facilitators for the new year. We will reveal who they are officially in the new year.....so stay tuned REAL

Wishing everyone a most happy and fulfilling month of December that heralds not only Christmas but New Year Celebrations.

Just a short note to let you all know that the DROP IN will not be at ACON Community Space on the 23rd of December. We are using this time as our end of year acknowledgement for another grateful year of REAL.

If you would like to join in and celebrate with REAL you are most welcome with joy.

Please call the number below to book in under the name of Tania Morsman.

Dinner will be on the 23rd of DECEMBER 2010
6.30pm @ THAI LE GONG
68 CROWN ST, WOLLONGONG
TELEPHONE 4228 9919

Prices are very reasonable and the food looks glorious.
If you would like to come to dinner however but are unable to afford it please give me a call on 0402 433 891. All calls are strickly confidential.

RSVP by 20th December 2010 please.

with compassion and an open heart

Tania

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Fwd: Diners Cluub

2010-12-17T19:06:00.001+11:00

Supporting our local GLBTIQ groups......

For times contact UNITY on the phone number below

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Unity Wollongong <info@unity-wollongong.org>
Date: 16 December 2010 10:56
Subject: Diners Cluub
To:

Hi All,

Just a little reminder about our up and coming dinners club on Tuesday 21st at Mylan Restaurant Keira Street Wollongong
This is our last event for the year.
Hope to see you all there.

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PO BOX 1280
Wollongong NSW 2500
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Fwd: Fw: Women's Choir Workshop - Berkeley

2010-12-17T19:01:00.000+11:00

Passing on wonderful information to you

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: illaadmin <illaadmin@acon.org.au>
Date: 14 December 2010 10:17
Subject: Fw: Women's Choir Workshop - Berkeley
To: real.illawarra@gmail.com

Hi REAL,

Please see the below email promoting a Choir Workshop for women in Berkeley on the 25^th of February 2011.

All the best,
Nadia Sneyd-Miller, Administration and Volunteer Officer
Phone: (02) 4226 1163 | Fax: (02) 4226 9838
Postal: PO Box 1073 Wollongong NSW 2500 | Street: 47 Kenny Street Wollongong NSW 2500
Email: illaadmin@acon.org.au | Website: www.acon.org.au

Building our community's health and wellbeing for 25 years (1985 - 2010)
Winner of 2009 Australian Human Rights Award (Community Organisation)

----- Forwarded by Radda Jordan/Illawarra/ACON on 14/12/2010 09:50 AM -----

From:	Emma Rodrigues <Emma.Rodrigues@SESIAHS.HEALTH.NSW.GOV.AU>
To:	"'RJordan@acon.org.au'" <RJordan@acon.org.au>
Date:	14/12/2010 09:19 AM
Subject:	Women's Choir Workshop - Berkeley

Hi Radda,
Please find attached a flyer for the promotion of a Choir Workshop for women in Berkeley on the 25^th of February 2011. Could you please circulate this flyer to the REAL network?
Many thanks,
Emma
Emma Rodrigues
Women's Health Project Officer - Illawarra
Health Equity & Community Initiatives Program
Area Women's Health & Community Partnerships
Ph: (02) 4221 6793
Fx: (02) 4221 6722
E: emma.rodrigues@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au
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Fwd: Emailing: christmas card.jpg

2010-12-14T08:04:00.000+11:00

FWD -

Hi,

Please find attached an invitation to ACON Illawarra's xmas party. We'd love to see you all there. Please pass on this invitation to everyone in your group or team. Please don't forget to RSVP so we can make sure everyone goes home happy with full bellies. This is a small token of our gratitude to you all for your ongoing commitment to our communities

thanks

The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments:
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Phone: +61 (0) 2 4226 1163 | Fax: +61 (0)2 4226 9838 | Mobile: 0408 405156 | Postal: PO Box 1073 Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia | Street: 47 Kenny St Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia | www.acon.org.au

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Fwd: FW: Brekky!

2010-12-10T15:43:00.001+11:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Anne <spells42@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, Dec 8, 2010 at 4:48 PM
Subject: Brekky!
To: spells42 <spells42@yahoo.com>

LISA BREKKY

Sorry for the late notice - the next brekky is this Sunday, 12 December!

COME ALONG FOR A CHRISTMASSY GET-TOGETHER

CAFELICIOUS - Berry Street, Nowra 10am.

December REAL Drop In @ Thai Le Gong for Dinner

2010-12-03T08:48:00.001+11:00

Wishing everyone a most happy and fulfilling month of December that heralds not only Christmas but New Year Celebrations.

Just a short not to let you all know that the DROP IN will not be at ACON Community Space on the 23rd of December. We are using this time as our end of year acknowledgement for another grateful year of REAL.

If you would like to join in and celebrate with REAL you are most welcome with joy.

Please call the number below to book in under the name of Tania Morsman.

Dinner will be on the 23rd of DECEMBER 2010
6.30pm @ THAI LE GONG
68 CROWN ST, WOLLONGONG
TELEPHONE 4228 9919

Prices are very reasonable and the food looks glorious.
If you would like to come to dinner however but are unable to afford it please give me a call on 0402 433 891. All calls are strickly confidential.

RSVP by 20th December 2010 please.

with compassion and an open heart

Tania

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A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region
Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: real.illawarra@gmail.com - Web: http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts
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Fwd: FW: Next Bush Lemons Calendar!!!

2010-12-01T08:55:00.000+11:00

FWD

From: bushscout@bigpond.com
To: ;
Subject: Next Bush Lemons Calendar!!!
Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2010 21:51:46 +1100

Hi Lemons,

I have attached the next Bush Lemons calendar which runs from December to March next year. There are lots of exciting things on this calendar including another walk in the Royal National Park, an overnight walk on the historic Pipelane track in the Capertee Valley, a beginners walk (do the walk and then party on at the Lemon Zest dance that night), another camping weekend at Dunns Swamp before summer finishes, a bike ride down in Sydney, and of course lots of wonderful walks in our beautiful mountains.

Our last walk for the year is Sunday 12 December down to Fords Crossing in the Megalong Valley. If you don't wish to do the walk, then you can always drive down and join us for lunch and swimming, or just walk one way. The details of this walk will be sent out shortly.

Also, we have the exciting news that we have a date and venue for the 15 year anniverary celebration for Bush Lemons. Diarise it now!!! Friday, 1 April - Sunday, 3 April, at Kurrajong. We will have the run of this property and there will be lots of activities and fun and you won't want to miss it. More details will come out soon. We are keeping the cost to a minimum to encourage you all to join us.

Cheers

Jocelyn

Bush Lemons

bushscout@bigpond.com

Fwd: ACON Illawarra Summer 2010 newsletter

2010-12-01T08:28:00.000+11:00

FWD

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: illaadmin <illaadmin@acon.org.au>
Date: 25 November 2010 14:48
Subject: ACON Illawarra Summer 2010 newsletter
To:

Hi Everyone,

The Summer 2010 edition of Out and About Community News is now available on the ACON website just follow the link below:

http://www.acon.org.au/communities/regional-nsw/Illawarra/Newsletter

All the best,
Nadia Sneyd-Miller, Administration and Volunteer Officer
Phone: (02) 4226 1163 | Fax: (02) 4226 9838
Postal: PO Box 1073 Wollongong NSW 2500 | Street: 47 Kenny Street Wollongong NSW 2500
Email: illaadmin@acon.org.au | Website: www.acon.org.au

Building our community's health and wellbeing for 25 years (1985 - 2010)
Winner of 2009 Australian Human Rights Award (Community Organisation)

Queer Cabaret: Spiegelhaus CabaRed 4 Dec 2010

2010-11-23T10:03:00.000+11:00

Spiegelhaus CabaRed

Phoenix theatre and Spiegelhaus are producing a one off Cabaret as a fundraiser for world aids day and ACON Illawarra branch we have called CabaRed in honur of the red ribbon that symbolises the fight against HIV.

ACON Illawarra branch do great work in our community and have been a strong supporter of the phoenix theatre since day one, its time to give a little support back to them as well as commemorate friends and loved ones who have been affected by this Virus.

Hosted by the Outrageous Nero Von Fassbinder This is a spiegelhause so anything could happen, there will for the first time be Drag Queens on stage featuring our local greats Dee Dee Lamar, Cara van Park, Malicious Damage, Gracie films and Victoria Vague, as well as Sydney sensation Mystique Jewel. We also welcome the return of FANCY PIECE direct form their sell-out pussycat club shows at the oxford hotel. We also have belly dancers flaming bitches, scarlet fever, torch singers and every other kind of weird and wonderful acts that can be expected at a Spiegelhaus, and a few surprises how far will we dare go this time J its a strictly R 18+ show (we will be checking id) so be warned.

December 4^th

show at 8 pm doors at 7.30 booking essential at bookings@phoenixtheatre.net.au

entry free but as always donations of $15 or more are greatly appreciated.

All donations go to ACON Illawarra branch

REAL Talk @ ACON Thur 25th 6-8pm

2010-11-23T08:03:00.000+11:00

REAL Talk @ ACON
6-8pm, forth Thursday of month,
At ACON, Kenny st Wollongong

Should be fun! Come and join in.

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ACON Christmas Party 17 Dec 530pm

2010-11-23T08:01:00.000+11:00

Hi,

Please find attached an invitation to ACON Illawarra's xmas party. We'd love to see you all there. Please pass on this invitation to everyone in your group or team. Please don't forget to RSVP so we can make sure everyone goes home happy with full bellies. This is a small token of our gratitude to you all for your ongoing commitment to our communities

thanks

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Radda Jordan, Manager, Southern Region ACON
Phone: +61 (0) 2 4226 1163 | Fax: +61 (0)2 4226 9838 | Mobile: 0408 405156 | Postal: PO Box 1073 Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia | Street: 47 Kenny St Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia | www.acon.org.au

Building our community's health and wellbeing for 25 years (1985 - 2010)
Winner of 2009 Australian Human Rights Award (Community Organisation)

REAL FWD: Berkeley Women's Choir

2010-11-08T07:27:00.001+11:00

The Berkeley Women's Health and Wellness Project is excited to announce the establishment of the Berkeley Women's Choir in 2011.

The Berkeley Women's Choir is a 12 month pilot community development initiative that serves to foster community connectedness between women living in Berkeley, improve the health and wellbeing of local women and empower participants through the mutual experience of choral music and community participation. The Berkeley Women's Choir also aims to provide local women with the opportunity to engage in choral activities that have been demonstrated to benefit the physical and emotional health of singing participants.

The project is seeking to engage the participation of a volunteer Deputy Choir Director. This role will assist the Choir Director, the esteemed Sarah Lambert in her musical leadership of the choir. Please contact Emma for more info.

Emma Rodrigues
Women's Health Project Officer - Illawarra
Health Equity & Community Initiatives Program
Area Women's Health & Community Partnerships
Ph: (02) 4221 6793
Fx: (02) 4221 6722
E: emma.rodrigues@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au <mailto:emma.rodrigues@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au>
I work part-time: Mon, Tues, Wed 8.30am to 5.00pm
"I acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of the land I work on, as the first people of this country."

Unity Dance (Theme RED) this Sat 13th Nov

2010-11-08T07:21:00.000+11:00

Unity Dance

8pm - 1am Saturday 13th November
Beaton Park Tennis Club
Theme- Red

The huge Illawarra GLBTQI Dance Party is on again.
Theme Red to celebrate World AIDS Day.

Retro DJ Gary Sound * Drag King/Queen Competition * Raffles and lucky door prizes

............................................................
DANCE IDEAS

With our next dance only 12 days away, we thought we would throw some ideas at you to help you dress to or theme of RED!!!

Think RED - think passion, danger, fire.

Think RED - think famous redheads Julia Gillard, Pauline Hanson, Ronald Mc Donald or even the Match Box Lady.

So get your thinking caps on (preferably red). As we would love to see as many fiery, passionately, dangerously dressed party people as possible.

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Unity Wollongong Inc.
PO BOX 1280
Wollongong NSW 2500
http://www.unity-wollongong.org
info@unity-wollongong.org
0403 899 015 _______________________________________________________
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REAL FWD: Grand Spiegelhaus is coming Saturday Nov 6th

2010-10-26T07:59:00.001+11:00

Grand Spiegelhaus is coming. On Saturday Nov 6th we are holding a Grand Spiegelhaus this will be a special Night in honour of Viva la gong and the theatre being almost finished, we think it's time to show off all the hard work and let people see what is going to be one of the hottest venues in town. Yes we are opening the main theatre up at last. Show starts at 8pm with a second act at about 9.20 and a third act at 10.30. turn up after viva if you want and catch the 3rd show or stay all night and get your party on with us, we will have the usual tea and coffee as well as pumpkin soup and salsa at the bar but BYO everything else for a massive party, lots of old favorites and new acts its going to be huge. Reservations are essential to ensure a table by emailing bookings@phoenixtheatre.net.au as usual entry is free as we cannot charge the $15 ticket yet but not for long donations are always welcome and this time you can see what we've been fundraising for. Doors open at 7.30 and won't close till late

bookings@phoenixtheatre.net.au

Steen

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Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: real.illawarra@gmail.com - Web: http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/
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REAL Talk@ACON (plus bookgroup) Thursday 28th

2010-10-26T07:53:00.000+11:00

Come along and catch up with the REAL crew at Acon this thursday.....new faces always welcome
:-) Wendy

REAL Bookgroup will be chatting about a book each month

This month it is The Sun by D.H Lawrence.

Next REAL Talk meeting @ ACON
Thursday 28th October

Link to reading

http://www.michaelaldana.com/_pages/sun.html

Fwd: FW: Bush Lemons 15 year anniversary celebrations

2010-10-26T07:50:00.002+11:00

FWD

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Tania aka Trinity Lane Morsman <tm_05@msn.com>
Date: 24 October 2010 16:44
Subject: FW: Bush Lemons 15 year anniversary celebrations
To: real.illawarra@gmail.com

From: bushscout@bigpond.com
To: ;
Subject: Bush Lemons 15 year anniversary celebrations
Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2010 14:01:47 +1100

Hi Lemons,

Early next year Bush Lemons will be celebrating 15 years of walking! I think this calls for a bit of a celebration!!

I am hoping to organise a weekend celebration away at a venue that has both beds and allows camping, which isn't too far from the mountains, and may have accommodation for up to about 50. All past and present (and possibly even future) Lemons would be welcome, and the weekend would ideally include a main dinner and celebration, and maybe some walks, playing of sports, and be very social, friendly and inclusive of course.

If you can assist with any of the following, then I would be very pleased to hear from you:

* Join the group to organise the celebratory weekend. You would need to come along to a few meetings, and have the required time, energy and enthusiasm!

* Suggest a venue that you may have stayed at which has a variety of different accommodation, is private and has a common area/kitchen for our meals and celebration.

* May have expertise in setting up, or helping to set up, a Bush Lemons website.

* May be able to organise printing some Bush Lemons tshirts/caps or calendars for the occasion.

If you would like to get involved in this celebration which should be a lot of fun, then please send me an email so I can start to get things underway. It doesn't matter if you don't have any experience in doing any of the above, wishing to give back to Bush Lemons and have the enthusiasm required is the main criteria!

Cheers

Jocelyn

Bush Lemons

bushscout@bigpond.com

Fwd: Positions Vacant - Team Leader, Positive Services (Sydney) & Client Services Officer (Wollongong)

2010-10-26T07:50:00.001+11:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: illaadmin <illaadmin@acon.org.au>
Date: 18 October 2010 16:00
Subject: Fw: Positions Vacant - Team Leader, Positive Services (Sydney) & Client Services Officer (Wollongong)
To:

----- Forwarded by illaadmin/Illawarra/ACON on 18/10/2010 03:49 PM -----

From:	Michael Cozens/Sydney/ACON
To:	ACONSTAFF
Date:	18/10/2010 03:43 PM
Subject:	Positions Vacant - Team Leader, Positive Services (Sydney) & Client Services Officer (Wollongong)

Dear all

Details of this job vacancy are available internally on Vacancies Database by clicking on the attached link or on the ACON website link below. Please forward this information to any of your relevant networks.

Team Leader, Positive Services >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Link or website http://www.acon.org.au/about-acon/jobs/team-leader-positive-services

Client Services Officer - Southern Region >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Link or website http://www.acon.org.au/about-acon/jobs/client-services-officer-southern-region

If you have any questions, please email or call me.

Regards,

Mike Cozens
Human Resources, ACON

Direct Tel: +61 (02) 9206 2012 | Switch: +61 (02) 9206 2000 | Fax: +61 (02) 9206 2134 |
Postal Address: PO Box 350 Darlinghurst NSW 1300 | Street Address: 9 Commonwealth St Surry Hills NSW 2010 |
Email: mcozens@acon.org.au
www.acon.org.au

REAL: ILD Cowgirl Dance Party 2010, 16 October Berry (Illawarra)

2010-10-14T07:38:00.001+11:00

Hi all, reminder about the dance this weekend at Berry, O/N camping available, food available in the arvo....so get along early pitch the tent and enjoy the fun :-)
Wendy

ILD Cowgirl Dance Party 2010, 16 October Berry

ILD COWGIRLS DANCE PARTY 2010

Come out and party with the "Cowgirls"
to celebrate International Lesbian Day.

Dance till the stars come down from the rafters
Dance, Dance, Dance till you drop.

Berry Agricultural Hall
Berry NSW
Saturday 16 October
Entry $10

Overnight camping on-site $5
BBQ dinner and breakfast

Prizes, fun and great music

Awesome performances, music and friends

Prizes for "Best Dressed Cowgirls"

More info

real.illawarra@gmail.com

0431 887 770

FACEBOOK:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=142613182442879&index=1

REAL Fwd: Unity Dance News "Drag Off"

2010-10-14T07:34:00.000+11:00

UNITY DANCE NEWS

With the November 13th Dance rapidly approaching, we are excited to inform you that plans are progressing well, with some fun and interesting changes to our usual format...with a new retro DJ, a new look and a new direction in shows!

Probably our most fun change is UNITY's very first

"So You Think You Can Drag - Drag Off" competition

We are calling for all you budding Drag Queens & Kings to come along and strut your stuff and make the UNITY crowd go wild.

We are limiting the competition to 4 contestants who will be drawn at random prior to the dance, so get your entries in early.

There will be prizes for every contestant and of course a major prize for the winning act.

The winner will be decided by who can make the UNITY crowd hoot and holla the loudest.

Entries must close by November 1st via UNITY mobile or email.

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Unity Wollongong Inc.
PO BOX 1280
Wollongong NSW 2500
http://www.unity-wollongong.org
info@unity-wollongong.org
0403 899 015
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REAL - Uni Movies "The Kids are all right" 7pm 13th October $5

2010-10-06T16:44:00.001+11:00

Movie: The Kids are all right
Two children conceived by artificial insemination bring their birth father into their family life.
Uni Movies $5, Wednesday, October 13 at 7pm

Come along and catch a great film..... if you get there early grab some food and a cold drink at the Uni bar :-)

Review: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0842926/
More info on Uni movies at:
http://unimovies.uow.edu.au/

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Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: real.illawarra@gmail.com - Web: http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts
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UNITY Illawarra Diners Club 19th October

2010-10-06T07:51:00.001+11:00

NEXT UNITY DINERS CLUB: October 19th. La Marina Tapas Bar and Restaurant 130 Keira Street (just down from Amigos).
RSVP UNITY mobile.
More info http://www.unity-wollongong.org/

New faces always welcome

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REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians.
A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region
Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: real.illawarra@gmail.com - Web: http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts
REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz

Out and About - ILD Special Edition 2010

2010-10-06T07:37:00.002+11:00

ACON Ilawarra have put out an ILD Newsletter download it from
http://www.acon.org.au/communities/regional-nsw/Illawarra/Newsletter

Download: Out and About International Lesbian Day Special Edition 2010

ILD Cowgirl Dance Party 2010, 16 October Berry (Illawarra)

2010-10-06T07:33:00.000+11:00

ILD Cowgirl Dance Party 2010, 16 October Berry

ILD COWGIRLS DANCE PARTY 2010

Come out and party with the "Cowgirls"
to celebrate International Lesbian Day.

Dance till the stars come down from the rafters
Dance, Dance, Dance till you drop.

Berry Agricultural Hall
Berry NSW
Saturday 16 October
Entry $10

Overnight camping on-site $5
BBQ dinner and breakfast

Prizes, fun and great music

Awesome performances, music and friends

Prizes for "Best Dressed Cowgirls"

More info

real.illawarra@gmail.com

0431 887 770

FACEBOOK:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=142613182442879&index=1

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REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians.
A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region
Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: real.illawarra@gmail.com - Web: http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts
REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz

REAL FWD- Illawarra Unity Dance 13th Nov 2010

2010-10-06T07:31:00.001+11:00

Unity Dance
8pm - 1am Saturday 13th November
Beaton Park Tennis Club
Theme- Red

The huge Illawarra GLBTQI Dance Party is on again.
Theme Red to celebrate World AIDS Day.

Retro DJ Gary Sound
Drag King/Queen Competition
Raffles and lucky door prizes

More info- 0403 899 015
info@unity-wollongong.org

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REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians.
A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region
Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: real.illawarra@gmail.com - Web: http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts
REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz

LISA (Shoalhaven) BREKKY - SUNDAY 10 OCTOBER (Husky)

2010-10-06T07:17:00.001+11:00

FWD

LISA BREKKY

SUNDAY 10 OCTOBER

THE BAKERY (just off main thoroughfare)

CURRUMBENE ST, HUSKISSON

10A.M. as usual

CONTACT: CLAUDIA 0423662231

South Coast (Milton) Bushwalk THIS Sunday 3rd Oct

2010-10-01T09:17:00.000+10:00

South Coast (Milton) Bushwalk THIS Sunday 3^rd Oct

Bushwalking in the Morton National Park.

Grade: Easy

Distance: 7km

Duration: 2.5hrs

Location: Milton area. Walk goes through low heath and along rock slabs with views along gorges and to Pigeon House Mountain.

Meet: Location details will be given when you RSVP
Time: 10:15am

RSVP to Mel – 0428 165 833 (by 9am as I will likely lose reception after that).

Please note, all care and no responsibility is taken, your participation is at your own risk, so please take into account any injuries or illnesses you may have, or may be recovering from, and take care and responsibility for yourself. Bring food and water, be careful walking, wear protective footwear, sun protection etc etc

REAL Bookgroup topic for this month

2010-10-01T09:16:00.000+10:00

REAL Bookgroup will be chatting about a book each month
This month it is The Sun by D.H Lawrence.

Next REAL Talk meeting @ ACON
Thursday 28th October

Link to reading

http://www.michaelaldana.com/_pages/sun.html

Fwd: Pink Cup 2010 - Sydney 6th & 7th November

2010-09-21T07:54:00.001+10:00

Girls don't miss this years Pink Cup!

First Time Including Golf and Tennis in 2010

6 & 7 November - Sydney

Saturday Tennis, Sunday Golf

Pink Cup - Friends, Fun and Sport! A weekend each year during November for Lesbians to socialise in a

friendly, fun and safe environment participating in golf, tennis or just coming along to watch and socialise. Held

in a different state each year, the Pink Cup already has regular attendees who've experienced the

friendly individual and state rivalry. You don't have to belong to any club. You can also just come along to enjoy

the activities and socialise with similar women who can't wait for the next November Pink Cup event.

REGISTER ONLINE NOW

www.pinkcup.com.au

Check out the Pink Sofa Cup Video on YouTube

And forward this email to your friends!

REAL Talk@ ACON Thursday 23 Sept

2010-09-21T07:52:00.000+10:00

REAL Talk
6pm Thursday the 23 September
ACON Community Space
Cnr Kenny and Ellen St, Wollongong

We have a BOOK CLUB happening now, come along to find out more.
Or just hang out and chat to everyone.....happy either way.

Hew faces always welcome :-)

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REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians.
A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region
Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: real.illawarra@gmail.com - Web: http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts
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Real Illawarra Bushwalk – Saturday 18 September

2010-09-14T09:34:00.000+10:00

Real Illawarra Bushwalk – Saturday 18 September

Join REAL Illawarra for some bushwalking in the Royal National Park. More specifically this will be a dawdle! If you like to take it slow and look at everything or photograph every flower you see, then this walk is the one for you. Hopefully the wildflowers will be in bloom, the birds will be about and we can enjoy a fine picnic lunch and some great company.

Grade: Easy

Distance: 12km

Duration: 5-6hrs total

Location: Start and finish at Bundeena

Meet: Location details will be given when you RSVP
Time: 10:30am

When you RSVP you will be given the exact meeting location. Please provide your name and a contact ph no. so you can be contacted if cancelled. If you need a lift or would like to car pool, let me know when you book in and I will try to organise.

RSVP to Mel - email lesbymel@live.com.au or mobile 0428 165 833 (by 10am the day before).

ILD Cowgirl Dance Party 2010, 16 October Berry

2010-09-11T07:12:00.000+10:00

ILD COWGIRLS DANCE PARTY 2010

Come out and party with the "Cowgirls"
to celebrate International Lesbian Day.

Dance till the stars come down from the rafters
Dance, Dance, Dance till you drop.

Berry Agricultural Hall
Berry NSW
Saturday 16 October
Entry $10

Overnight camping on-site $5
BBQ dinner and breakfast

Prizes, fun and great music

Awesome performances, music and friends

Prizes for "Best Dressed Cowgirls"

More info

real.illawarra@gmail.com

0431 887 770

FACEBOOK:

Fwd: Local Carer Awards Program nominations

2010-09-06T10:05:00.000+10:00

FWD

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: illaadmin <illaadmin@acon.org.au>
Date: 31 August 2010 10:52
Subject: Local Carer Awards Program nominations
To:

Dear all,

Do you know a carer you would like recognised for their role supporting someone with a disability or illness?

The Local Carer Awards Program recognises the vital role of carers in the community, and to further the outstanding contribution of individual local carers the Government is introducing this annual Awards program aims to recognise carers who have achieved something outstanding and at the same time raise awareness of, and focus public attention on, the vital role played by carers.

There are over 750,000 carers in New South Wales who provide vital support to older people and people with a disability or an illness. People needing care include children or adults with a disability, and frail or elderly people. One carer will be selected from nominees in each State electorate to receive a Carer Award Certificate and a cash prize of up to $2,500!

The NSW Local Carer Awards Program aims to recognise the diverse range of carers including (but not limited to):

a) Aboriginal carers
b) carers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
c) people caring for a family member with a physical and/or an intellectual disability
d) young people with caring responsibilities
e) aging carers
f) carers of people with a mental illness
g) carers of people with a chronic illness
h) carers from rural and remote areas

The following categories of carers may also be considered when making nominations:

Primary Carer

This award would recognise a primary carer in the community who demonstrates - an outstanding contribution to improving the life of the person for whom they care.

Older Carer

This award would recognise a primary carer in the community aged over 60 years who has had a longstanding caring role (eg caring for a son or daughter with a disability) and who
demonstrates an outstanding contribution to improving the life of the person for whom they care.

Caring Family

This award would recognise a family in the community who demonstrates exceptional caring capacity as a family unit to provide care for a family member.

A Local Carer Support Group or School

This award would recognise a carer support group or school in the community that demonstrates excellence and commitment to raising the profile of carers; and the development of an innovative program tailored to meet the specific needs of carers.

A Caring Workplace

This award would recognise a workplace in the community that demonstrates strong commitment to the role of carers in the workplace through flexible work practices and policies; and commitment to raising the profile of carers.

A Caring Volunteer

This award would recognise an individual in the community who demonstrates in their role as a volunteer, their commitment to improving the quality of life and outcomes for carers and the people for
whom they provide care.

Nominations close at 5pm on Friday 3 September are being taken by Carers NSW, telephone 1800 242 636, or online at www.carersnsw.asn.au

Nadia Sneyd-Miller, Administration and Volunteer Officer
Phone: (02) 4226 1163 | Fax: (02) 4226 9838
Postal: PO Box 1073 Wollongong NSW 2500 | Street: 47 Kenny Street Wollongong NSW 2500
Email: illaadmin@acon.org.au | Website: www.acon.org.au

Building our community's health and wellbeing for 25 years (1985 - 2010)
Winner of 2009 Australian Human Rights Award (Community Organisation)

REAL: Accommodation Available

2010-09-06T10:02:00.000+10:00

Room available for rent @ Kiama Downs near beach

A large sunny room with beach views is available to rent, sharing with one other only.

There is a large living room, deck with fabulous ocean views, kitchen, laundry, one bathroom and separate toilet. Home is leased until mid May 2011.

Email petre_goode@yahoo.com.au if you are interested

:-)

REAL: FW: Heidi Hoops is an official selection for The Sydney Fringe! Sat 10th - 16th September

2010-08-31T08:12:00.001+10:00

FWD....

Hi Guys and Dolls,

Want to see a visually sumptuous, sugar coated circus/theatre show packed to the brim with hula hoops, comedy, burlesque, dance, magic, shadow puppets and a two headed, hula hooping, Barbarella styled beauty!? Great, read on, because Heidi Hoops will be presenting LOST AND FOUND THE SUGAR CANDY SHOW at the Sydney Fringe from the 10th to the 16th Sept - There are only 5 shows so don't miss out on this epic tale about a hula hooper who looses her head!

You can also look out for the interview in the wrap around in the SMH on sat 4th September for more info.

Our crew this year is an all girl team from the Gong, Ann Burbrook, Amber Silk, Emma Lockheart Wison and Rachel Dallywater and Heidi Hillier. We've been working hard in the studio reworking our show with a great soundtrack, new shadow scenes, new costumes and bigger and better hula hoop tricks to entertain you.

And we need your help ... Please help us to get the word out on the street by telling all your best Sydney friends that Sugar Candy's the show that can't be missed!

Follow these 3 easy steps to help us get gorgeous bums on our seats:

1. Tell your friends - go to our facebook page and share the event with your friends (easy)

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=104548769597098

2. Organise a night out in Sydney with your friends or loved one - you can book your tickets now (fun)

http://thesydneyfringe.com.au/shows/lost-and-found-sugar-candy-show

3. Forward this email to your friends in Sydney with a recommendation, and or print out the attached poster and and put it on the notice board at work or the local cafe. (easier than you think)

Thank you so much for your time and generous assistance - every little bit helps and we hope to see you there!

Warmest Regards,

Heidi and the team!

LOST AND FOUND – THE SUGAR CANDY SHOW - Discover the glitter in the darkness.

Join the sassy sleuth as she uncovers the gruesome origins of bizarre superstar Sugar candy.

Along the way you'll meet a tragic beauty, witness a saucy vaudeville vanishing act, and experience the most original intergalactic hula hoop show this side of the Milky Way.

Don't be in two minds about it. Sugarcandy will prove that 2 heads really are better than one when it comes to spinning hula hoops and telling tall tales.

The Show Details:

Lost and Found - The Sugar Candy Show

Cleveland Street Theatre,

199 Cleveland Street, Sydney Central

Dates: Fri 10th (8pm), Sat 11th (9.30pm), Sun 12 (8pm), Wed 15th 9.30pm, Thurs 16th (9.30pm)

Tickets $24 or $20 concession

Bookings http://thesydneyfringe.com.au/shows/lost-and-found-sugar-candy-show

0295503666

--
Heidi Hillier
sugarcandyland@gmail.com
04138 59037

Book tickets for Lost and Found - The Sugar Candy Show, Sydney Fringe Sat 10th - 16th September

http://thesydneyfringe.com.au/shows/lost-and-found-sugar-candy-show

Check Out my Sydney Fringe Festival Show Facebook page Sat 10th - 16th September
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=104548769597098

Check out my upcoming shows/classes/ and show photos
http://www.facebook.com/heidi.hulahoops

REAL FWD: Womyns Country Camp 12-14th November

2010-08-31T08:09:00.000+10:00

FWD, info about a Country Camp, check poster for more details

12th to 14th November 2010
Reynolds Run
Molong
Near Orange NSW
Pickup service available from Molong train station

--
REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians.
A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region
Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: real.illawarra@gmail.com - Web: http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts
REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz

Fwd: LISA brekky @ Berry Sunday 12th

2010-08-26T10:41:00.000+10:00

                        LISA Brekky

                       Sunday 12 September
                                        10am

                     Coffee'licious (next to Roxy Cinema)
                                       Berry St    Nowra

REAL Fwd: Community Forum - this Saturday..the 28th August 2010

2010-08-24T17:56:00.000+10:00

Hi Everyone,

Just a reminder that the next community forum will be held this Saturday!

ACON Illawarra community space
18 Ellen Street Wollongong
Saturday the 28th of August 2010 from 1pm - 3pm.

Discussions will be surrounding - 'where we want to go from here?'

All the best,
Nadia Sneyd-Miller, Administration and Volunteer Officer
Phone: (02) 4226 1163 | Fax: (02) 4226 9838
Postal: PO Box 1073 Wollongong NSW 2500 | Street: 47 Kenny Street Wollongong NSW 2500
Email: illaadmin@acon.org.au | Website: www.acon.org.au

Building our community's health and wellbeing for 25 years (1985 - 2010)
Winner of 2009 Australian Human Rights Award (Community Organisation)

REAL Talk @ ACON.... 26th August Book Club begins

2010-08-24T17:51:00.000+10:00

REAL Talk @ ACON.... 26th August Book Club begins

REAL Talk @ ACON Thur 26th Aug

2010-08-23T07:41:00.001+10:00

REAL Talk @ ACON
6-8pm, forth Thursday of month,
At ACON, Kenny st Wollongong
On this Thursday 26th August

Come along for an informal chat and cuppa :-)

--
REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians.
A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region
Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: real.illawarra@gmail.com - Web: http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts
REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz

REAL FWD: Sapphisticated Soiree Sydney, October (performers wanted)

2010-08-17T06:51:00.001+10:00

FWD......

Dear REAL,

This is advance notice regarding an event in which I am involved in organising. This one day cultural event for older lesbians which will take place in Sydney on International Lesbian Day. We are greatly in need of lesbian performers and artists to contribute their work, as well as audience to attend this fabulous one off event.

I am hoping that funding will come through which will enable all Performers to be paid a small/token amount towards expenses. Please note that this amount is unlikely to cover your full costs, but it is a way of recognising your contribution to our culture.

If you are interested in participating in any way please email:
janegreen.5654@yahoo.com.au

In case you are inclined to publicise this even through your own lesbian networks, I have included a flyer about the event itself, which contains the information below.

All the best
Wendy

Lesbian Artworks VI and Older Women's Network NSW

Presents

Sapphisticated Soiree

a cultural celebration for older lesbians

presenting the work of lesbian performers and artists

recognising the second anniversary of

the legal recognition of same sex relationships

and its specific impact on lesbians

come and be entertained by older lesbians

making the most of

International Lesbian Day

An afternoon of Performance:

Music, Dance, Readings, Drama

&

Visual Art:

Photography, Painting, Textiles, Sculpture

2-6pm Saturday October 9th 2010

Redfern Town Hall

Wheelchair accessible, Hearing Loop

73 Pitt Street, Redfern

Ticket includes refreshments: $20 or $10 conc. (prebooked only)

$30 or $20 at door!

email: janegreen.5654@yahoo.com.au

Public Transport: frequent 309, 310 buses stop 50 metres from venue,

or a vigorous walk from Central or Redfern Stations.

Some onstreet parking available.

REAL: LISA breakfast Sun 8 Aug Huskisson :-)

2010-08-05T06:14:00.000+10:00

Next LISA (Lesbians in the Shoalhaven Area) Community Breakfast is on......

Sunday 8 August
10am
The Bakery, Currambene St (just off main thoroughfare)
Huskisson

Catch up and share

ph. Claudia 0423662231

REAL Fwd: ACON Illawarra winter 2010 newsletter

2010-08-05T06:11:00.000+10:00

From ACON.....

Hi Everyone,

ACON Illawarra's Out and About 2010 Winter newsletter can now be viewed on the following link!!

http://www.acon.org.au/communities/regional-nsw/Illawarra/Newsletter

All the best,
Nadia Sneyd-Miller, Administration and Volunteer Officer
Phone: (02) 4226 1163 | Fax: (02) 4226 9838
Postal: PO Box 1073 Wollongong NSW 2500 | Street: 47 Kenny Street Wollongong NSW 2500
Email: illaadmin@acon.org.au | Website: www.acon.org.au

Building our community's health and wellbeing for 25 years (1985 - 2010)
Winner of 2009 Australian Human Rights Award (Community Organisation)

REAL Fwd: LGBTI final 2010 report - Not So Private Lives

2010-08-03T08:02:00.001+10:00

Dear LGBTQI community group members or supporters,

Late last year The University of Queensland released an intermediate report based on some of the 'Relationship Recognition' (marriage vs. civil unions vs. de facto) findings from the Australia-wide Not So Private Lives survey. The online survey was sent to your group/organisation and therefore you or some of your group members may have participated in this survey. This full and final report provides further information on the topic of relationship recognition (see Chapters 5 and 6 ) and presents results based on many other aspects of sexual minority life (see content below). Links to the full report are below (the report is also available on facebook). A small number of hard copies are also available upon request (see contact details).

2010 FULL REPORT – LGBTI National Findings on Relationships and Well-Being

The final and full report of the Australian national NOT SO PRIVATE LIVES survey is now available online.

The 2,032 participants were 18-82 years of age, from each state and territory, and from metropolitan and rural Australia. Results are presented based on gender identity (male, female, and gender different), six age groups (18-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-82) and three age cohorts (<25 yrs, 25-34 yrs, 35+ yrs). Additional findings are provided for transgender/transsexual and intersex participants.

Findings are presented in easy-to-interpret coloured graphs.

Findings include:

· Chapter 3 - Significant gender identity and age cohort differences on awareness and first disclosure of same-sex attractions

· Chapter 4 - Preferred timing of disclosure of sexuality in everyday encounters (based on 3 hypothetical situations presented in the survey)

o Preferred timing of disclosure for those partnered vs. not partnered

o Influence of religion on disclosure

· Chapter 5 - Personal preference for relationship recognition – marriage vs. civil unions vs. de facto – findings presented at the Australian Federal Senate hearing of the inquiry into the Marriage Equality Amendment Bill 2009 and in the book 'Why vs. Why Marriage' (for the 'Yes' argument presented by Rodney Croome).

o Majority personal preference for marriage found for all states

o Significant age differences for preferred relationship recognition

o Perceptions of how others (including friends and family) value one's own same-sex relationship compared with heterosexual marriages and de facto relationships, and the significant relationship between these perceptions and well-being

o Significant gender differences for relationship status and length of relationships

· Chapter 6 - Numbers living with and planning on having children

o Greater numbers of young males (<25 yrs) planning on having children

o Close to 50% females in 35+ age cohort have children in lives – large majority currently in a same-sex relationship

o 75-80% of those with partner and living full-time with young children (under 13 yrs) want to marry

· Chapter 7 – Partner support and relationship satisfaction

o Significant age differences in being similar to one's partner in feeling comfortable with sexuality and 'coming-out'

o Partner similarity with comfort in 'coming out' and its significant prediction of relationship satisfaction

· Chapter 8 – Contact with and support from GLBTI friends and community

o Differences based on age and metropolitan vs. rural area of residence

o Young (<25 yrs) least contact with GLBTI community

· Chapter 9 -The role of mainstream acceptance in addition to support from similar others in predicting well-being

o Acceptance from friends, family, and broader community and significant prediction of well-being even when taking into account the level of GLBTI support.

· Chapter 10 - Psychological Well-Being

o Positive and Negative Mood (PANAS) and comparisons with a random sample from the Australian general population and national LGB sample from the US.

o Gender identity and age differences on 6 dimensions of well-being:

§ Self-acceptance

§ Purpose in life

§ Autonomy

§ Personal growth

§ Environmental mastery

§ Positive relations with others

Dane, S.K., Masser, B.M., MacDonald, G., & Duck, J.M. (2010). Not so private lives: National findings on the relationships and well-being of same-sex attracted Australians (version 1.1). The University of Queensland, Australia: School of Psychology Publications.

To access the full report visit
http://www.notsoprivatelives.com or access via The University of Queensland Library http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:205948

Warm Regards,

Sharon Dane

***********************************

Sharon Dane

School of Psychology

McElwain Building (24A)

The University of Queensland

St Lucia, QLD 4072

Australia

Mob: 0403 895 268

*************************************

'Unless stated otherwise, this e-mail represents only the views of the
Sender and not the views of The University of Queensland.'

REAL Fwd: LIK LISA MIstresschef invitation Sun 22 August

2010-08-03T08:00:00.000+10:00

LIK LISA Mistresschef 2010

Back by popular demand!

Local lesbians from Kiama and Shoalhaven will gather again for a home cooking bonanza where cakes and scones, ganesh, soufflé, consome, and other luscious goodies will be dished and doshed around the kitchen.

Once again, LIK (Lesbians In Kiama) and LISA (Lesbians In Shoalhaven Area) will co-host the LIK LISA MistressChef event at Rose Valley on Sunday August 22^nd, 12 noon to 5 pm.

Last year the judges were dazzled by Eunice Koogan's international delicacies and improvised aplomb, and she emotionally received the LIK LISA Mistresschef award saying,"I've never won anything like this before!"

Now Eunice is back as the special guest judge of this year's Mistresschef. In addition to being a qualified scuba diving instructor, Eunice has been working in the food industry since the age of 12 when she began peeling potatoes in a fish and chip shop. Earlier she made her first tart at the age of 6! Having cooked for 3 prime ministers, she is looking forward to tasting the delicacies that LIK LISA lesbians will serve up this year.

To join the fun

1. Call and register as a contestant or a guest

2. Cook and bring your dish for entry into 1 of 3 categories:

a) CWA Bake off

b) International or

c) Fusion

3. Or, come as a guest to watch and eat

All contestants and judges bring an ingredient to donate for the cook off.

6 finalists will cook-off after lunch, using the mystery ingredient of the day!

Prizes, surprises, new activities and fun for all. Join in, taste and try, and see last year's footage too.

Be there or be hungry!

To register phone 02 42344556 or email Rafaele@soundtherapyinternational.com

Meet local singles online. Browse profiles for FREE!

REAL FW: Next Bush Lemons Calendar (Aug - Nov)

2010-08-03T07:59:00.001+10:00

Hi all

Attached is the next Bush Lemons calendar which runs from August to November this year. There are a couple of non-walking things that are included (a fundraising garage sale, Oxfam Trailwalker) but I thought you'd appreciate knowing about them in advance.

There are also a couple of walks in August and September which cover the first 2 sections of the Trek for Timor walk on 18 September. So if you are planning on doing that event, these walks will be of assistance, plus are just very nice walks to do in any event. We also have our next combined camping weekend in November - when its warmed up! This camp will be at Dunns Swamp, a couple of hours from the mountains. If you haven't been to this camping spot yet, then you are in for a real treat as its just one of the most beautiful places to visit, and no swamp in sight! Many thanks to Raewyn, Ilsa and Sharron who are also putting walks on the calendar. I haven't put on an overnight walk which I was hoping to do, but I may do this as a more spontaneous thing to the group when I know I have some spare time over the next few months.

Don't forget that our Oxfam Fundraising dinner is not far away. We do need you to book ASAP so we'll have an idea of numbers. The evening will be fun and and we are planning on having long, communal tables so it will be social and inclusive. We have the Rhodo Lodge, which is set in the rhodo gardens, for the evening and its a lovely building with a verandah that overlooks the gardens too. Not only will you have an enjoyable evening, but you'll also be supporting Bush Lemons and helping us raise funds for Oxfam Australia.

Cheers

Jocelyn

Bush Lemons

bushscout@bigpond.com

REAL Talk @ ACON.... 26th August Book Club begins

2010-08-03T07:57:00.000+10:00

REAL Talk
Thursday the 26th of August 6pm
ACON Community Space
Cnr Kenny and Ellen St, Wollongong

Janine will be introducing a new BOOK CLUB for women. Come along if this interests you. If it doesn't interest you REAL will still enjoy easy going disscussion between those who wish to do so.

On this evening if you can bring a plate of food to share for dinner, please do. If you are unable to bring food, never mind, come along since we always bring more food than we can eat. It's a win win situation eitherway.

--
REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians.
A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region
Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: real.illawarra@gmail.com - Web: http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts
REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz

REAL Fwd: feminist rage Magnetic Island

2010-08-03T07:55:00.000+10:00

Hi all,

As promised, finally, here is the link to the feminist conference on Magnetic Island in September.

http://www.feministagenda.org.au/MaryDaly/index.html

MAGNETIC ISLAND RAGE

"Hags, harpies, furies and crones: Re-membering Mary Daly"

17-19 September 2010 - Magnetic Island, Australia

REAL spyrit talk and lunch @ Nan Tien Temple - Sunday the 4th of July 2010

2010-07-01T06:56:00.001+10:00

Hello and beautiful spyrit to you all.

REAL is having a gathering and have chosen Nan Tien Temple because it is quite serene and beautiful and of course the food is divine. There are 6 women attending so far, and all you have to do is turn up and we can go from there. The Temple also has an art gallery with outstanding art work.

Love to see you there :)

WHAT: Spyrit Talk & Lunch @ Nan Tien Temple
WHEN: Sunday the 4th of July 2010
TIME: 11.30am

MEET @ bottom of stairway opening at the little pergola with seats......

FOOD: vegetarian
COST: &9.50

Phone the REAL Mobile: 0431 88 7770 for more info

:-) Tania

--
REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians.
A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region
Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: real.illawarra@gmail.com - Web: http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts
REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz

RealTalk@Acon Thur 24th

2010-06-22T08:16:00.000+10:00

REAL Talk @ ACON
6-8pm, forth Thursday of month,
At ACON, Kenny st Wollongong

Come along and meet some new friends :-)

--
REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians.
A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region
Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: real.illawarra@gmail.com - Web: http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts
REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz

REAL FWD: Unity Special Meeting June 25th

2010-06-22T08:09:00.000+10:00

Forward

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: illaadmin <illaadmin@acon.org.au>
Date: 15 June 2010 10:28
Subject: Fw: unity Special Meeting
To:

Hi all,

unity Special Meeting will be held at ACON Illawarra on June 25th at 7:30pm.

the unity AGM in April failed to secure a full committee and unity has been held in a caretaker mode for the past 2 months with no events.

The Special Meeting will decide the future of unity Wollongong.

Please do not reply to this email. If you would like unity to continue, please come along to the meeting.

If unity ceases to be operational after the Special Meeting, the previous committee will decide what happens to the rmaining unity assets.

Thank you

_____________________________
Unity Wollongong Inc.
PO BOX 1097
Wollongong NSW 2500
0403 899 015
info@unity-wollongong.org
http://www.unity-wollongong.org
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REAL Fwd: LISA brekky Sun. 13 June

2010-06-08T07:36:00.001+10:00

Next LISA (Lesbians in the Shoalhaven) BREKKY

                                               Sunday 13 June

                                                      10am

                                                 Coffee 'liscious

                          next to Roxy Cinema in Berry St Nowra

                                      Claudia will hold a table

REAL: Bluehouse on @ Heritage Hotel, Friday 18 June 2010

2010-06-02T18:12:00.000+10:00

Join REAL Illawarra for a great night with acoustic folk pop duo Bluehouse.

Who: Bluehouse write "folk-flavoured pop melodies meshed with powerful, intricate harmonies and inspired guitar and bass playing, along with an engaging, lively show that heaps healthy doses of sardonic wit and humour in between songs. Rock pig drummer Julia Day will join the girls to bring out their inner rock goddess." For more info, see their website: www.bluehouse.net.

What: A great night of musical entertainment.

When: Friday 18 June 2010

Information from the venue (differs from Bluehouse website, which says 8pm. Perhaps check closer to the date).

Doors Open: 6:30pm, Support (not yet named) starts: 9pm, Bluehouse start: 10:15pm

Where: The Heritage Hotel, 240 Princes Hwy, Bulli. www.heritagehotel.com.au.

Why: Because they love performing here & you will have fun - they said so "Rocking the coast! This is always a fun night for us and we look forward to having a great time so see all you coasties there!"

How: Buy your tickets from the venue. $19.50 incl. booking fee, or $54.50 dinner (starter/main) & show. Ph (02) 4284 5884.

If you want to sit with the REAL group, email or text your details to,

Mel at lesbymel@live.com.au

REAL Talk @ ACON 6pm Thursday

2010-05-26T06:16:00.001+10:00

REAL Talk @ ACON
6-8pm, forth Thursday of month,
At ACON, Kenny st Wollongong

Come along and have a cuppa and a chat with new friends :-)

--
REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians.
A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region
Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: real.illawarra@gmail.com - Web: http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts
REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz

REAL Fwd: Solstice Celebration Nowra 19 June

2010-05-19T19:39:00.001+10:00

                                      you are invited to a

               Solstice Celebration
                               womens' gathering in Nowra

                                      Saturday 19 June

                                               1-3pm

                                            Concert

                         Tranceportation: Gabe Journey, Corinne, Julia
                     A funky Sydney-based womyn's drumming trio who've
                    used voice, drum and other percussion to captivate
                     audiences since 2008.
                        Surprise: Helen, Karen, Michelle
                    Electric guitar, voices, harmonica. Surprise were a great
                   hit at the recent Zest for Life Concert.
                       Ini and Di: A duo of experience who performed at the
                    National Folk Festival in April and will raise winter energy
                    levels.

                                                           3-5pm
                                                AfternoonTea

                                                                           5-7pm
                                                       Bonfire

                                      7-8pm
                                     Soup

                                       10pm
                                     Finish


                                             RSVP Marg 44220103 moq69@hotmail.com

Rug up - plan on shade/no sun. Bring nibbles, drinks, chair and instrument or other creative expression to share. A donations bucket will support the performing artists. Come to all or part. Enjoy!!!

Real Illawarra Bushwalk – Sun 23 May

2010-05-19T19:30:00.000+10:00

Real Illawarra Bushwalk – Sun 23 May

Join REAL Illawarra for some bushwalking in the Royal National Park. We will be doing two walks (walkers can do the first one only or both). The first is approx. 11km (3hrs) and the second 4km (1.75hrs). Both are easy/medium grade, with some service trail and some bushtrack walking. The first walk follows the Coastal Track along a headland, giving great views along the coast and out to sea. The second has some great hill views and meanders alongside a creek and through a dark forest for a while. We will pass through woodland forest, coastal scrub, heathland and rainforest. The coastline will be visible for a while, as will hills, so everyone should be happy at some point!

Pace will be medium.

Meet: Waterfall Train Station carpark

Time: 9am.

Cost: Park entry fee is $11/car. We hope to car pool to keep this cost down, or if you have a sticker some people may want to car pool with you!

RSVP: Essential. Please provide your name and a contact ph no. as the current forecast is for alot of rain. You will be contacted if it is cancelled, otherwise see you at 9am Sunday.

For more info and to RSVP to this email or Mobile (by 10am SAT MORNING 22nd May), reply here or to <lesbymel@live.com.au> or 0428165833.

Please note, this is a community event, all care and no responsibility is taken, whilst we will have basic first aid, your participation is at your own risk, so please take care and wear protective footwear etc.

--
REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians.
A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region
Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: real.illawarra@gmail.com - Web: http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts
REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz

REAL: Tell us what you are thinking for the community forum

2010-05-11T20:36:00.001+10:00

Hi REAL community

If you are aware of the Community Forum meeting at ACON on the 22nd of May it would be great for REAL and our community to know what you are thinking.

You know REAL /WLDI/WDI has served a great purpose for around 15 years in and for this community. Many women have 'come out' to this group and made friends to lessen being ostracized by those who haven't accepted their sexuality, or just wanted to chill out with other women, or who have just been out there curious! There are many more reasons why this network (REAL) has been a great avenue for many. It's now that REAL would like your support.

Tell us why you want it or why you don't.

Tell us your experience with us and whether you would change it and why you wouldn't. Tell us anything you want. If you want to be anonymous send in an envelope to ACON attention REAL your thoughts, experiences good or bad......

It's been a long run and one that I've enjoyed being a huge part of. REAL wants some new excitement, some new social events, some new people to help organise and keep this wonderful network going. We want transformation and we need you to help do this.

Sending much happiness and productive energy to you all

Tania Morsman

REAL: Illawarrra community forum Sat 22nd May

2010-05-10T20:26:00.000+10:00

Poster attached

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REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians.
A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region
Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: real.illawarra@gmail.com - Web: http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts
REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz

REAL Fwd: ACON Illawarra Autumn newsletter 2010

2010-05-10T19:59:00.001+10:00

Forward.......

Please find attached ACON Illawarra Autumn newsletter for 2010!!

Kind Regards,
Nadia Sneyd-Miller, Administration and Volunteer Officer
Phone: (02) 4226 1163 | Fax: (02) 4226 9838
Postal: PO Box 1073 Wollongong NSW 2500 | Street: 47 Kenny Street Wollongong NSW 2500
Email: illaadmin@acon.org.au | Website: www.acon.org.au

Building our community's health and wellbeing for 25 years (1985 - 2010)
Winner of 2009 Australian Human Rights Award (Community Organisation)

REAL: FW: Foster Care Information Sessions

2010-05-10T19:56:00.000+10:00

Forward.....

I know this is short notice.

The Illawarra Foster Carer Support Team is holding information sessions to encourage people to consider becoming foster carers. We would like to encourage you to think about whether you could share this information and invite a friend or family member to the information sessions.

We all know how important the recruitment of foster carers is because the number of children in out-of-home care continues to rise.

These information sessions will educate participants about what it is like to be a foster carer, how to become a foster carer and the different types of care available

Thursday 13th May 2010 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Or
Friday 14th May 2010 10:00am to 12:00pm

At Wollongong Community Service Centre,
7-11 Bridge St, Coniston
For more information contact Carolyn Lardner on 4255 6666

We enclose our information flyer to share with your friends.

Thankyou

Petre Goode &

Illawarra Carer Support Team
 

REAL FW: LISA brekky

2010-05-10T19:54:00.000+10:00

Forward....

Details about the next LISA brekky are:

10am Sunday 16 May at Supply Jervis Bay‎ 1/54 Owen St, Huskisson

Enjoy!!

REAL: Illawarrra community forum Sat 22nd May

2010-04-23T07:27:00.001+10:00

The Illawarra has a long history of active groups that have helped support and grow our community over the past years and decades.

However, recently some of these groups have begun to struggle. With this in mind, one of the actions to come out of the recent UNITY AGM was to hold a forum to discuss the role of local groups, their current direction and what the future holds.

Facilitated discussions at the forum will cover our community as it was and is — building a picture of who we are; what needs and challenges can we identify and how we approach them as groups; what forms do groups take and their relevance; other topics identified by those present on the day.

Groups will be invited to send their representatives to the forum. If your voice should be among them, please get in touch with your local community group and make sure your views are represented.

Throughout these discussions, it is hoped we can build a better picture of our community as it exists today and get ideas about ways to encourage more community involvement, new possibilities for events, new directions and approaches for existing groups to work together.

We are not just looking for representatives of community groups, but also people who are involved in informal social groups who are sure to have valuable input into how the more formal groups can work for them in the current community environment.

If you, or someone you know, would like to have input into these discussions, please contact the ACON Illawarra office on 4226 1163 for more information.

The forum will be held Saturday, May 22 from 1-3pm at the ACON Illawarra Community Space.

info: For more information about groups, services or organisations in the Southern Region, contact ACON on 4226 1163 or email tslattery@acon.org.au

Trevor Slattery is the Education and Community Development Officer at ACON's Illawarra branch.

Source: http://www.starobserver.com.au/soap-box/2010/04/20/community-forum-needs-your-input/24171

REAL Talk @ ACON this thursday- Tarot

2010-04-20T15:26:00.000+10:00

REAL Talk @ ACON
6-8pm, forth Thursday of month,
At ACON, Kenny st Wollongong

This Thursday 22nd April- Tarot
Should be fun! Come and join in.

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REAL: Fwd: Spiegelhaus 7

2010-04-20T15:23:00.000+10:00

Spiegelhaus 7. Insert funny name here

It's that time of year again. The dear sweet William Shakespeare is having a birthday and it's the Anzac day long weekend so its time for the first Spiegelhaus of the year, and what a Spiegel its going to be. We have a Flaming Bitch, singers writers Mary Bug Weir before she goes off to the UK, sexy snail trails and so much more as well as the return of our beloved Inga Fagina from her whirlwind tour of the backstreets of China

Spiegelhaus is on Saturday 24^th April at 8 pm sharp. We have song, dance, physical theatre and spoken word, There will be bare bottoms and lots of naughty bits. Come along and join us for a fun night, its really going to be one of the best every and possibly the last one in the front Room J

Entry is free as we are still working towards our licence but anyone wishing to donate the $15 ticket price we would have charged will be warmly welcomed. All proceeds will go towards the final stages of installing our safety systems so we can get our licence, we are also waiting on a grant from state Gov and hope to finally open the theatre to the public later in the year.

Remember Spiegelhaus cabarets are strictly adults MA 16+ only as there will be nudity language and adult concepts. Bookings are essential as we have limited space, you can book at bookings@phoenixtheatre.net.au

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REAL: Fwd: survey

2010-04-20T15:21:00.000+10:00

FWD,,,,,,,

Hi Everyone

Please find information and link below to the new online survey "Sexuality and nightlife in Sydney: Survey of same-sex attracted young people".

Kind Regards,
Nadia Sneyd-Miller, Administration and Volunteer Officer
Phone: (02) 4226 1163 | Fax: (02) 4226 9838
Postal: PO Box 1073 Wollongong NSW 2500 | Street: 47 Kenny Street Wollongong NSW 2500
Email: illaadmin@acon.org.au | Website: www.acon.org.au

Building our community's health and wellbeing for 25 years (1985 - 2010)
Winner of 2009 Australian Human Rights Award (Community Organisation)

----- Forwarded by illaadmin/Illawarra/ACON on 14/04/2010 02:07 PM -----

From:	Toby Lea <toby.lea@student.unsw.edu.au>
To:	illaadmin <illaadmin@acon.org.au>
Date:	14/04/2010 11:41 AM
Subject:	RE: online survey

TITLE: Sexuality and nightlife in Sydney: Survey of same-sex attracted young people CONTENT: Researchers from UNSW are seeking participants for an online survey exploring the relationship between sexuality and nightlife in Sydney. To participate you need to be 18-25 years old, same-sex attracted, and live in Sydney or regularly spend time there. It takes 20-30 minutes to complete and you can go into a draw to win one of two $200 Coles Myer gift vouchers. To complete the survey, go tohttp://nightlifesurvey.webs.com/Please feel free to forward the survey link to your friends. It would be a big help! ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visithttp://www.messagelabs.com/email______________________________________________________________________

REAL: Fw: Vote now for the name of the new women's group

2010-04-20T15:17:00.001+10:00

The Sydney based Lesbian And Same-Sex Attracted Women's Health Project are currently running a poll on the ACON website to help name the new peer education group for women 26 - 40. Could you please promote this poll to your clients and encourage people to vote.....

To vote please go here

Have a great weekend,

Annaliese

Annaliese Constable

(Acting) Coordinator Lesbian and
Same-Sex Attracted Women's Project
Community Development, ACON

ACON (02) 9206 2007 Postal Address: PO Box 350 Darlinghurst NSW 1300 | www.acon.org.au | aconstable@acon.org.au

REAL: fwd Which-witch a Tomerong 7pm Sat 24th April

2010-04-20T15:15:00.000+10:00

REAL FW: Bluemountains Anzac weekend camp date change

2010-04-07T12:53:00.001+10:00

From: bushscout@bigpond.com
To: ;
Subject: Anzac weekend camp date change
Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:43:45 +1100

Hi Lemons,

After so proudly sending out the flier for the Anzac Weekend camp I noticed that I had made a mistake with the date. The date is of course 23-26 April (rather than March), and the book-in date is 21 April. Obviously the year is going much quicker than I thought!!!!! Sorry about that and make sure you amend your fliers.

Cheers

Jocelyn

Bush Lemons

bushscout@bigpond.com

REAL Fwd: NEW Women Who Laugh Program

2010-04-07T12:52:00.001+10:00

------ Forwarded Message
From: CIRCUS WOW <circuswow@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2010 09:48:56 +1000
To: CIRCUS WOW <circuswow@gmail.com>
Subject: NEW Women Who Laugh Program

Hi All & hope you are having a happy easter

NEW PROGRAM with Circus WOW
: WOMEN WHO LAUGH
Please also forward on to other women who might be interested.

Attached is flyer for a great new program for term 2 called Women Who Laugh which will cover a variety of introductory circus skills. It's less than half price at only $70/50 conc for the term. This is a subsidised program supported by Wollongong City Council -mostly for women over 40. However, if there are enough places available younger women may also attend so let us know details if would like to participate.

Since this is a subsidised program, if there is a high demand for places, offers of a class place will go first to women whom one or more of the following apply - so please let us know if any apply to you;

women over 50,
or on benefits
or without prior WOW or circus experience ; if you only have minimum experience such as the odd workshop or short class indicate that too. Women currently doing WOW classes are eligible to attend if there are places available.

to request to book in or questions, please contact us here at
circuswow@gmail.com and provide phone number in case we need to ring.
Interested people will be placed on standy list for offers of a place, so please let us know if you want to attend as soon as possible.

Details of our regular program will follow next week - the term starts early May this time.

regards
ellen for wow training

------ End of Forwarded Message

REAL: April- Whats on in and around the Illawarra?

2010-04-07T12:51:00.001+10:00

LISA Brekky
Sunday 11 April 10am
Coffee'liscious, Berry St, Nowra (next door to cinema)

---------------------------------

Bingay @UniBar

Monday 19th April
Tickets on sale at the now!
UOW Students $10.00
General Admission $15.00
http://unicentre.uow.edu.au/whatson/

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REAL: "Wear it with Pride"- changes to the law

2010-03-28T10:24:00.000+11:00

85 Federal laws that discriminated against same-sex couples and their families have been reformed. Use the Reform Finder, find out which changes fit you and WEAR IT WITH PRIDE.

http://www.wearitwithpride.com.au/

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REAL: "wear it with pride" Illawarra launch, 6pm Thurs 25 March

2010-03-21T15:30:00.001+11:00

On Thursday the 25^th of March 2010 ACON Illawarra will be holding a local launch for the Wear it with Pride Campaign. The launch will be held in ACON Illawarra community space (18 Ellen street wollongong) and will commence at 6pm. Speakers and special guests will be available to answer any questions you may have about the 85 law reforms and how these laws will affect you.

Speakers include the campaign coordinator Corey Irlam, local influencer David Webber, and two solicitors from the Illawarra legal centre.

We encourage our community to attend this education forum so we can be fully informed of changes that affect us all.

For further information please contact ACON Illawarra on (02) 4226 1163 or to find out more about the Wear it with Pride campaign visit http://www.wearitwithpride.com.au

Please forward the attached flyer to your networks.

Kind regards,

Nadia Sneyd-Miller, Administration and Volunteer Officer
Phone: (02) 4226 1163 | Fax: (02) 4226 9838
Postal: PO Box 1073 Wollongong NSW 2500 | Street: 47 Kenny Street Wollongong NSW 2500
Email: illaadmin@acon.org.au | Website: www.acon.org.au

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REAL: ACON Legal reform community forum: March 25th

2010-03-18T12:36:00.001+11:00

FWD: ACON

Hi all,

on 25th March at 6pm we're holding a community forum to discuss the 'Wear it with Pride' campaign and the legal reforms brought in by the Fed Govt. there have been 85 changes to Fed law over the term of the Rudd govt. that affects the GLBT community. The forum aims to inform our local GLBTI community of those changes as they affect our lives in many ways.

Some of us will know a few of these changes, the ones especially that have been given a lot of publicity, like changes to Centrelink payments etc but many of the reforms we don't really know about and they can affect us now and into our future.

So we are encouraging all of our community to attend. There will be a press release sent out soon (hopefully no later than tomorrow) to inform local media.

Pls pass this message on to yr members and thru yr networks....we wont' be able to hold this forum elsewhere as funds don't allow for that so pls encourage people to attend from down south too if they are able. There is a website on the campaign and for those who can't attend I would encourage u to look up the site. It's connected to ACON's website or just google wear it with pride

Hope to see yu on 25th here at ACON Illawarra for an informative night with lots of interesting discussion!

cheers

Radda Jordan, Manager, Southern Region ACON
Phone: +61 (0) 2 4226 1163 | Fax: +61 (0)2 4226 9838 | Mobile: 0408 405156 | Postal: PO Box 1073 Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia | Street: 47 Kenny St Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia | www.acon.org.au

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REAL: Unity Dance 27th March

2010-03-16T18:09:00.001+11:00

Unity Dance Party - Purple Fetish
Sat 27 March
8pm to 1am, Entry $10 (Members $5). See About Us for more info. Contact Unity for venue details.
Prizes: Lucky Door, Member & Best Dressed. Courtesy Bus & free entry to Castros after.

for more unity events visit
http://www.unity-wollongong.org/

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REAL: Bush Lemons (Blue Mountains} Events to July

2010-03-16T18:04:00.000+11:00

FWD from Bush Lemons, Blue Mountains

Hi Lemons,

Attached is our next calendar of walks which will run from next month through to July. We still have 2 walks left on our current calendar of course - this weekend's beginner's overnight walk and the easy-medium walk on Sat, 27 March, followed by the Lemon Zest Dance!

The new calendar includes our Anzac weekend combined camp, a GLBTQ one on the June long weekend as part of the festivities at that time, and a variety of easy to very hard walks that should appeal to all. Thanks to Raewyn for putting some walks on as well. Don't forget to print the calendar out and pencil into your calendar those walks that you may be interested in doing. The next few months should be perfect for walking with slightly cooler weather.

Cheers

Jocelyn

Bush Lemons

bushscout@bigpond.com

REAL: Events in Western Sydney Region

2010-03-16T18:02:00.000+11:00

Free counselling for lesbians available at WILMA ring 4627 2955 to make an appointment.

Below are details for next LAMA meeting( lesbians around Macarthur area) , Cumberland Women's Health Centre open day, Lesbians in Parramatta Picnic info and attached invitation to acon seniors film event

Cheers

Jack

1.Lama meets the 3^rd wednesday of the month call Judy 0401292047 or Julie 0418 278753 or email lamalinks@gmail.com to get details

2. Cumberland Women's Health Centre Open Day for Lesbian Women

WHEN: Thursday 18 March

WHERE: 29 Campbell Street, Parramatta.

TIME: 10am-3pm

This day is for local lesbian women to

· Relax, unwind and meet other women

· Shoulder and hand massages

· Pampering from the Body Shop

· Meet CWHC staff

· Connect with other lesbian friendly services

· There will beguest speakers, including;

· Women's health nurse—will answer questions about lesbian health

· Welfare Rights Centre—will discuss the impact of Centrelink changes on lesbian relationships and rights

· ACON will hold their interactive workshop on lesbian sex and sexuality

We would very much like you to attend this day. There is the opportunity for you to have a stall in the morning between 10am-12pm.

If you are unable to attend, we would be more than happy to display flyers/information about your service/group. Please send to:

Cumberland Women's Health Centre

PO BOX 78

Parramatta, 2124

Please forward the attached flyer to your networks.

If you have any questions, please don't hestitate to contact me on the details below.

Kind regards,

Andrea Meacham
Project Worker

3. LIPPS Monthly Picnic (Lesbians in Parramatta Park Socialising)

We are a western Sydney based group, supporting Lesbians and their children.

Please see details of our monthly picnic below.

L.I.P.P.S Monthly Picnic

Come one ....Come all

Bring your friends. Bring your family, to the monthly picnic held by L.I.P.P.S at

Parramatta Park. Join our friendly group of women for a great afternoon filled with

laughter, friendship & a casual game of soccer for the energetic ones.

Watch the kids fly kites & and play in the play area.

This is a great way to meet and socialise with girls in your community

Bring your food, drink, blanket and a sense of humour.

When: 11am

Always the last Sunday of the month

Where: Parramatta Park (play area near Westmead Entrance)

We are the ones with the rainbow flag

Supported by the Cumberland Women's Health Centre

Please email any enquires to: l.i.p.p.s@hotmail.com

REAL: Fwd: G & L film matinee 27 March. ACON Sydney

2010-03-10T07:59:00.000+11:00

FWD

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Deb Gavan <DGavan@acon.org.au>
Date: 5 March 2010 16:42
Subject: Gay and Lesbian film matinee 27 March.
To: Deb Gavan <DGavan@acon.org.au>

Hello all

Attached is a flyer for an event that we are hosting during Senior's Week, 2010.

As part of NSW Senior's Week there will be a double feature gay and lesbian film matinee. Afternoon Tea will be provided.

The event is FREE and people RSVP by contacting myself on 9206 2000 or by email at dgavan@acon.org.au

Feel free to pass this on to interested people.

Regards

Deb

Deb Gavan
Manager, Community Services
ACON Sydney
02 9206 2121

REAL Dinner @ Wollongong Harbour Sat 6th March

2010-03-03T11:11:00.000+11:00

REAL Dinner
6pm Saturday 6th March
Wollongong Harbour, near Lavendi, Fish and Chips

Enjoy the twilight autumn with friends
All welcome

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FW: IWD info Nowra

2010-03-03T11:09:00.001+11:00

Celebrate International Womens Day by coming to a breakfast. See attached.

Also: 13 March Zest for Life Concert/Dance, Nowra School of Arts, Berry St 7pm

14 March LISA breakfast 10am Coffee'liscious (next to Roxy Cinema in Berry St)

Browse profiles for free! View photos of singles in your area.

Seminar for IWD 8 March

2010-03-03T11:08:00.001+11:00

......that our Free Seminar Build Your Confidence for International Women's Day on the 8^th of March from 6pm – 8pm, is an Open Invitation to all.

Money raised from this event will be gifted to Raise The Gong, who offer a great service assisting women in the Illawarra with illnesses such as Cancer.

Thank you for supporting your local Charities, Communities and Business Women.......

Maria Mitzikis
PH: 0419186723
www.thefoodmuse.com.au
Discover the Cookbook here http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/995497
Eat Better - Live Better

Ammendment- REAL Talk @ ACON this Thur 25th

2010-02-23T09:26:00.001+11:00

Ammendment: REAL Talk 6-8pm Thursday 25th February.
Women only space, transgender and bi women welcome

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Real Illawarra <real.illawarra@gmail.com>
Date: 22 February 2010 12:30
Subject: REAL Talk @ ACON this Thur 25th
To:

REAL Talk @ ACON
6-8pm, forth Thursday of month,
At ACON, Kenny st Wollongong
Women only space, transgender and bi women welcome

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REAL Talk @ ACON this Thur 25th

2010-02-22T12:30:00.000+11:00

REAL Talk @ ACON
6-8pm, forth Thursday of month,
At ACON, Kenny st Wollongong

All welcome!

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REAL Fwd: St George Youth Services GLYSSN Info

2010-02-22T12:27:00.000+11:00

Hi,

Information from St George Youth Services regarding the project and upcoming Mardi Gras Events.

Please feel free to distribute through your networks or post on your website or facebook page.

Kind Regards,

Jess Santos

Project Officer

GLYSSN and Health

St George Youth Services Inc.

18 Treacy Street

Hurstville NSW 2220

Phone: (02) 9570 6743

Fax: (02) 9570 7174

Mobile: 0410 452 323

E: health@stgeorgeyouth.org

Web: www.glyssn.com

ST GEORGE YOUTH SERVICES CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE

This email, and the files transmitted with it, are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not permitted to distribute or use this email or any of its attachments in any way. We also request that you advise the sender of the incorrect addressing.

This email message has been virus-scanned. Although no computer viruses were detected, St George Youth Services accept no liability for any consequential damage resulting from email containing any computer viruses.

REAL: IWD in Shoalhaven 2010

2010-02-20T18:04:00.001+11:00

International Women's Day 2010
Celebrations in the Shoalhaven
.......................................................

ZEST FOR LIFE CONCERT / DANCE
Saturday 13th March 7.00 FOR 7.30pm

Come along to be entertained by:- Which Witch, Sarah Firken, the Wand'ring Menstruals, Zumba dancing and D.J Margot. The night will cover social, physical, spiritual,
emotional and mental aspects of women's health in a fun way. Light supper provided. Women only event.

Venue: Nowra School of Arts, Berry St Nowra
Cost: $10 or $5 concession
Contact: Marg McHugh 4422 0103
.........................................................

WOMEN'S PERFORMANCE NIGHT
Friday 5th March 7.00pm until late

This women only event is loads of fun and an excellent opportunity for women to perform for the first time. Meals will be available to purchase, come at 6pm to eat and mingle and BYO drinks. If you wish to sing, dance, read poetry, fire twirl or entertain in any way call Sandra.

Venue: Tomerong Hall, Tomerong
Cost: $10.00 or $5.00 concession. Pay at door
Contact: Sandra on 4421 8150
......................................................
For the full list of IWD Shoalhaven visit,
http://www.shoalhaveninternationalwomensday.org.au/iwdevents.htm

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sorry

REAL @ Fair Day

REAL @ Fair Day, Sunday 20th Feb

Mardi Gras- Fair Day

Location,

When

Cost

real FW: Mardi Gras Shine next Friday, 25 Feb

real FW: World of Women Film Festival 2011

Real Fwd: UNITY Events update

real fwd Lemon Zest camp cancelled

Real: FW: Bush Lemons bushwalk - Sat, 19 Feb

REAL FW: Creative Womyn Down Under 9 Feb 2011 - News below this time

REAL Newletter

Fwd: REAL @ Fair Day

Fwd: REAL @ Fair Day, Sunday 20th Feb

Mardi Gras- Fair Day

Location,

When

Cost

REAL @ Fair Day

Fwd: REAL @ Fair Day, Sunday 20th Feb

Mardi Gras- Fair Day

Location,

When

Cost

real FW: Bush Lemons 15 year anniversary INVITE!

REAL: FW: IWD flyer

Fwd: new facilitators for real/ DRAFT IS EVERYONE OK WITH THIS?

Fwd: FW: December REAL Drop In @ Thai Le Gong for Dinner

Fwd: Diners Cluub

Fwd: Fw: Women's Choir Workshop - Berkeley

Fwd: Emailing: christmas card.jpg

Fwd: FW: Brekky!

December REAL Drop In @ Thai Le Gong for Dinner

Fwd: FW: Next Bush Lemons Calendar!!!

Fwd: ACON Illawarra Summer 2010 newsletter

Queer Cabaret: Spiegelhaus CabaRed 4 Dec 2010

REAL Talk @ ACON Thur 25th 6-8pm

ACON Christmas Party 17 Dec 530pm

REAL FWD: Berkeley Women's Choir

Unity Dance (Theme RED) this Sat 13th Nov

Unity Dance

REAL FWD: Grand Spiegelhaus is coming Saturday Nov 6th

REAL Talk@ACON (plus bookgroup) Thursday 28th

Fwd: FW: Bush Lemons 15 year anniversary celebrations

Fwd: Positions Vacant - Team Leader, Positive Services (Sydney) & Client Services Officer (Wollongong)

REAL: ILD Cowgirl Dance Party 2010, 16 October Berry (Illawarra)

ILD Cowgirl Dance Party 2010, 16 October Berry

REAL Fwd: Unity Dance News "Drag Off"

REAL - Uni Movies "The Kids are all right" 7pm 13th October $5

UNITY Illawarra Diners Club 19th October

Out and About - ILD Special Edition 2010

ILD Cowgirl Dance Party 2010, 16 October Berry (Illawarra)

ILD Cowgirl Dance Party 2010, 16 October Berry

REAL FWD- Illawarra Unity Dance 13th Nov 2010

LISA (Shoalhaven) BREKKY - SUNDAY 10 OCTOBER (Husky)

South Coast (Milton) Bushwalk THIS Sunday 3rd Oct

REAL Bookgroup topic for this month

Fwd: Pink Cup 2010 - Sydney 6th & 7th November

REAL Talk@ ACON Thursday 23 Sept

Real Illawarra Bushwalk – Saturday 18 September

ILD Cowgirl Dance Party 2010, 16 October Berry

Fwd: Local Carer Awards Program nominations

REAL: Accommodation Available

REAL: FW: Heidi Hoops is an official selection for The Sydney Fringe! Sat 10th - 16th September

REAL FWD: Womyns Country Camp 12-14th November

Fwd: LISA brekky @ Berry Sunday 12th

REAL Fwd: Community Forum - this Saturday..the 28th August 2010

REAL Talk @ ACON.... 26th August Book Club begins

REAL Talk @ ACON.... 26th August Book Club begins

REAL Talk @ ACON Thur 26th Aug

REAL FWD: Sapphisticated Soiree Sydney, October (performers wanted)

REAL: LISA breakfast Sun 8 Aug Huskisson :-)

REAL Fwd: ACON Illawarra winter 2010 newsletter

REAL Fwd: LGBTI final 2010 report - Not So Private Lives

REAL Fwd: LIK LISA MIstresschef invitation Sun 22 August

LIK LISA Mistresschef 2010

REAL FW: Next Bush Lemons Calendar (Aug - Nov)