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Posted March 23, 2022 |Category: Caring Mums, In the News

We were all so excited in January when Caring Mums was announced as a finalist in the HESTA Impact Awards for 2022. This is no mean feat when you consider that the awards recognise people working in health and community services across Australia who are committed to creating a better future. Being one of only four finalists (in their category) from organisations across Australia shows the enormous impact of our Caring Mums program.

Joy In The Air

Posted March 23, 2022 |Category: Connect

In conjunction with the City of Port Philip, we recently hosted a very successful event about Nordic walking in the Jim Duggan Reserve. This event was advertised in the City of Port Phillip newsletter as a part of their Summer Seniors Festival.

Purim in the Park

Posted March 23, 2022 |Category: Connect

There was laughter and big smiles all around as we celebrated Purim on Tuesday March 8 at Caulfield Park for members of the Golden Age Club and the Connectivity program at Kehilat Nitzan Synagogue.

The need for greater diversity at a leadership level

Posted August 05, 2021 |Category: #MakeSpaceForHer

NCJWA Vic commends Mizrachi for participating with forum facilitators to deliver a report on, amongst other things, female participation within the organisation. We encourage Mizrachi to heed the feedback and strive for greater diversity at a leadership level.

Welcome back Seniors' Club

Posted February 17, 2021 |Category: Connect

“I am so happy! … We have waited for so long to come back!” Last week, our seniors and volunteers reunited for the first time in months. The Seniors’ Club, operating every Tuesday and Wednesday, has returned after months of hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions. There were big smiles and laughter.

Training Our Newest Caring Mums

Posted March 23, 2022 |Category: Caring Mums, In the News

Earlier this month I met an amazing group of women. These 16 women have come together to be our newest volunteers in the Caring Mums program.

Focus on Empowering Women

Posted March 23, 2022 |Category: #MakeSpaceForHer, Advocacy, Gender Equality

On March 8 we celebrated International Womens Day - a day when women are recognised for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political.

Resilience, Creativity And Caring

Posted November 10, 2021 |Category: Caring Mums

As we emerge from our months in lockdown, Caring Mums is excited to be able to finally connect with our mums in person. It has been a huge learning curve for all of us. We now need to ensure that these new learnings are not overlooked.

Gender Equality and #MakeSpaceForHer campaign

Posted August 05, 2021 |Category: #MakeSpaceForHer

Thank you, The Australian Jewish News, for following up on your investigation “which uncovered alarming experiences of gender inequality and harassment in Jewish organisations”. This important article highlighted our work in the Gender Equality space – in particular our Gender Equality Pledge and the #MakeSpaceForHer campaign.