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St Valentine's Day is an annual festival to celebrate romantic love, friendship, and admiration. Every year on 14 February people celebrate this day by sending messages of love and affection to partners, family, and friends.
The name Valentine comes from a Latin word meaning “strength.” There are many legends about it. Ultimately Valentine's Day became associated with the tradition of exchanging the affectionate gifts and love notes that we call valentines.
Today more than ever we need more love, peace and harmony to continue achieving political strength, economic stability and cultural growth.
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BILL PARASIRIS WSU - Director
WALLY MEHANNA CBCC CEO
JASON ARRAJ Forward LegalPrincipal Solicitor
GEOFF GAYMER TAFE NSW - Manager
SANDRA DUARTE Sandra Duarte Consulting - CEO
ANTOINETTE KHALIL Khalil LawyersPrincipal Solicitor
TRACY MINETT Minett Group - CEO
JESSICA WEHBE Kleanwell - Director of Client Relations
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CBCC Women's Committee held the first focus group for Women in Business on 30th January 2023 at Bankstown RSL. More than 40 attendees participated in lively, engaged discussions about the issues facing women today. Attendees discussed how we can all help women in the South-West and each other, to break down the barriers facing women in business and leadership. The CBCC ensured that the room was a welcoming platform where women can support women, network, and connect with other amazing women. The focus group was a safe place to share their voice and stories to the community to inspire others to change the narrative.
The event kicked off with networking
opportunities, with opening remarks from our CEO Wally Mehanna and the CBCC Women’s Committee Head and Board Member, Antoinette Khalil. The participants were split up into three round tables to write down and discuss the barriers that exist when it comes to women in business.
Women spoke on the financial burden they face after slowly returning from maternity leave, income disparity, and societal expectations discouraging them to handle work commitment. The main issues identified were access to childcare, improve confidence in women and promote the resources that can help women grow.
As a whole, participants agreed that generational, cultural, and language barriers must be overcome. Discouraging social expectations on a woman’s capacity to handle work must be confronted now and in the future.
Following the discussion, groups were invited to share what they would like the CBCC to advocate for on behalf of them to the government (pre-election), such as removing invisible discrimination in job ads that prevent women from re-entering the workforce.
There was talk of the value of flexible jobs for healthier work-life balance and schemes for women who are entering/reentering the workplace. We talked about compounding discrimination faced by many in Western Sydney and cultural influences around gender roles.
The CBCC’s first women’s focus group ended with a lunch and further networking opportunities.
We are amazed with positive response and knowledge from the women who attended, and are eager to organise more events to do our part to work towards a better future. The committee will convene, discuss these findings, and work toward solutions that bring real impactful changes for women. Together we can do so much more for women working everywhere, starting from our rich multicultural roots in the Canterbury Bankstown region.
We thank each and every participant who attended our Focus Group. Without you, we would not be able to understand, explore and plan future steps to create change. With this success in our belt, hope to see even more participants in our Focus Groups in the future!
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DATE AND TIME: FINGER FOOD PROVIDED
27 FEBRUARY 2023 - 6 PM TO 8:30 PM
VENUE:
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WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY, BANKSTOWN CITY CAMPUS
74 RICKARD ROAD, BANKSTOWN
LEVEL 8 CONFERENCE ROOM
COST: FREE
EVENT SUPPORTERS
8TH MARCH 2023
6 PM - 8.30 PM
Special Guest Special Guest
The Hon. The Hon. Mark Coure MP. Mark Coure MP.
The Minister for Multiculturalism and the Minister for Seniors. The Minister for Multiculturalism and the Minister for Seniors.
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The CBCC is committed to advancing the interests of women and seeing a more equitable world.
A glass of champagne on arrival
Dinner Provided
Dessert by Franky & Co
What can we do?
Celebrate women's achievements. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality. Join us for an inspiring panelled event!
Members $ 55
Table of 10 $550
Non-Members $ 60
Professor Clare Pollock is the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost at Western Sydney University. The role offers leadership and responsibility across the University’s twelve academic schools, The pathway College, The Whitlam Institute, University Secretary and General Counsel. The Office also supports Indigenous Leadership at the University.Western Sydney University was founded in 1989 and has established eleven campuses across the Greater Western Sydney region, which is comprised of 2.5 million people. The University is globally recognised amongst the Top 2 percent of universities in the world and was recently ranked first in the world in the 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings. Western Sydney University has a growing international reach and reputation, with approximately 50,000 students, including offshore campuses.
Prior to joining Western Sydney University in June 2021, Clare was Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Deputy ViceChancellor (Students) at Flinders University, also holding a number of senior leadership roles at Curtin University, including as Associate Provost, Chair of Academic Board and Head of the School of Psychology and Speech Pathology. Clare also has external leadership roles in her profession, in higher education and as a non-executive Director for a number of government, professional and community boards.
Originally from the United Kingdom, Professor Pollock graduated from Oxford University and the University of London with a PhD in Psychology. Her research career has focused on how psychology can be applied to improve safety, especially when it comes to people’s use of technology.
Joining Quickstep in June 2022, Demi, a highly skilled senior executive provides Quickstep with experience in successfully establishing and managing complex manufacturing operations in highly regulated environments.
She has successfully integrated disconnected cross functions in organisation to take them to the next level of efficiency and growth.
Demi has played key leadership roles in a number of global businesses;
building operations, and executing global change and transformation programs. Demi lives in Sydney and holds a Masters in Engineering from the University of Melbourne and a BA in Engineering from the Technical University of Varna.
Parents Daniel & Leila Abdallah have created i4give Day as a remembrance of the four angels that were tragically lost on the 1st of February 2020.
This is to also help others who have suffered in a similar way. As well as this, it is a National day of forgiveness where you could find someone you can forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“Our four children are now our four saints and this day is for them."
Forgiveness is the greatest gift you can give yourself and others. The more you practice the better you become at it and it allows you to live peacefully and to heal. Forgiveness is more for the forgiver than the forgiven” Danny & Leila Abdallah.
Petra is an international energy lawyer of 22 years licensed to practice in Australia, the USA and the Middle East. She has managed complex energy projects addressing the different arrays of risk and legal liability in the Middle East, North America, Australia and Europe.
Petra has managed legal and commercial groups working for companies like Australian Worldwide Exploration, Alinta and KUFPEC, as a trusted member of and advisor to the executive group. Petra acted as an American International Petroleum Negotiators APAC lead for two years and promoted a mentorship program for minorities and women in the resources sector. She sits on a number of drafting committees for industry templates.
She speaks four languages and is a Royal Australian Airforce reservist, in both a capacity of a linguist and legal officer participating in international exercises and advising on domestic energy programs. Petra currently runs her own legal practice specializing in minerals and resources, infrastructure and energy, consulting locally and internationally.
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Anyone over 50 welcome to attendmembers, families and friends. Classes will be facilitated by Collappor8, so secure your seats now and get online.
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Are you over 50 and interested in learning to use the Internet, but don’t know where to get started? The Internet can help you in day-to-day life in many different ways, and we would like to help you make the most of it.
The CBCC will be holding three free workshops where you can learn Digital Basics, Get Online and Stay Smart Online. We will cover the following topics:
Digital Basics
Using a Touch Screen
Using a Computer
Get Online
Intro to the Internet
Using a Web Browser
Navigating a Website
Staying Smart Online
Password Safety
Make Payments Safely
Avoid Scams
Keep Safe from Viruses
Please bring your own device to the workshop. Our lessons are designed with smartphone use in mind, but you may bring a tablet or laptop if you prefer.
We are supported by Good Things Foundation and the Australian Government to help build digital skills in older Australians. Email: ceo@cbchamber.org.au for next class details.
We are excited to offer options for all members to advertise in the Monthly Newsletter. Prices vary depending the Ad Size you are looking for. The prices are for any member wishing to advertise mre than what is allocated in the membership level.
Due to the overwhelming interest in our members wanting to be included in our Newsletter, we now ask that our members provide a JPEG. PDF will no longer be accepted. Files can be 72dpi300dpi.
Use it or Lose It! The following Membership Levels include newsletter contributions
below: LEVEL
Corporate Partner
Silver Member
Bronze Members
Full Page, A4 Monthly A5 Landscape Quarterly A5 Landscape Annually
We're committed to advocating for businesses and those engaged in commerce and trade.
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Autism Community Network (ACN) is a non-profit organisation focused on building a strong community of support for autism. Our mission is to help individuals on the spectrum and their families lead full, rich and rewarding lives. ACN offers peer groups, community activities and social clubs through a unique grassroots network of volunteers. We do this at no cost to families, as ACN is not a service provider - membership to our network is free for families.
All proceeds from the raffle will go towards assisting the work of ACN. By buying your tickets you get a chance to win one of several fabulous prizes while also helping us achieve our mission.
Tickets are priced at $5 each, 3 tickets for $12.5, 5 tickets for $20, 8 tickets for $30, 15 tickets for $50, 30 tickets for $100
To find out more about ACN and our work please visit our website: www.acnaustralia.org.au
Commercial litigation is often complex, where our experienced litigators handle all phases of the litigation process from obtaining instructions to prepare our clients claim to conducting hearings and informal settlement conferences.
"Our Commercial Litigation Lawyers endeavour to understand your business. We build trust with our clients in understanding their business and the industry in which they operate and ensure open communication to keep our clients informed throughout the process " Jason Arraj,
Managing Partner
Commercial law professionals
Fee-free* TAFE is a joint initiative of the Australian and New South Wales Governments, providing tuition-free training places for people wanting to train, retrain or upskill.
Fee-free* TAFE is available for people who enrol after 1 December 2022 and commence their course between 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023.
TAFE NSW will provide more than 300 qualifications from certificates to diplomas that align to the state’s priority industry growth sectors, free of tuition fees for eligible students.
* Eligibility criteria apply for selected certificates and diplomas.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FEE-FREE TAFE INITIATIVE
Don't hesitate to contact us for any enquiries. We highly appreciate your suggestions and opinions.
0416 012 747
ceo@cbchamber.org.au
