The Filipino Women’s Support Group Inc Tasmania

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Background:

As a result of project undertaken by Emilie Cortez-McCall during her placement with the Immigration Department in 1991, the support group was formed to provide a support network for Filipino women living in Tasmania. It was incorporated in April 1993.  The first management officers were elected that year.

Management:

The support group is composed of management committee who are elected triennially. Management committee is comprised of Filipino women who manage and coordinate activities. The committee is open to women of Filipino ethnic origin who are eighteen years and over. 

Management meetings are held on third Saturday bi-monthly. 

Assistance provided by the support group is wholly voluntary.

Membership:

Membership is open to women of Filipino ethnic origin aged 18 years and over and resident of Tasmania.

The current annual membership fee is $7.00; this may increase from time to time as determined during triennial general meeting.

Funding:

The support group is mainly self-sufficient. Operating funds are raised through various fundraising activities and donations.

Specific projects are only undertaken when grants are received from either the local, state or federal government.

Services:

The support group endeavours to:

• Advocate for Filipino women who are residing in Tasmania;
• Assist women in improving their well-being;
• Provide emotional support and general assistance to members who requires them;\Assist women in accessing the services that they are legally entitled to;
• Organise activities and workshops that are relevant to women’s health and well-being including family relationship;
• Ensure that women especially the recently-arrived migrants are aware of their rights and privileges;
• Promotes diversity and understanding; and Promote camaraderie and better relations between communities.

Publication:

Ang Pilipina, the official newsletter of the support group is published bi-annually. Previous copies can be obtained from the State Library Reference area.

Activities:

Social Gatherings:

• Annual Easter barbecue
• Mother’s & Father’s day celebrations
• Christmas celebration
• Sports Day that is held every Sunday as determined from time to time.
• Field trips

Workshops:

• Information sessions about issues that affects migrants particularly women;
• Beauty day – opportunities for women to pamper themselves at very affordable price; and
• Training sessions to improve communication and develop leadership among members and the community.

Workshops/activities are held on third Saturday bi-monthly. Venue is advertised accordingly.

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