Victorian Greens Women's Network

Congrats to first time councillor Isabella Do for your election to Greater Dandenong City Council and Olivia Ball on your re-election to Melbourne City Council! Can't wait to see what the next four years bring

We're OVERJOYED to announce Anasina Gray-Barberio as our incoming Greens MP for Northern Metro! Anasina is a proud Pasefika woman, social justice campaigner and community leader Anasina Gray-Barberio will be the new member for Northern Metropolitan, making history by becoming the first MP in the Victorian Parliament from a Pacific Island background.
Anasina Gray-Barberio joins the Victorian Parliament committed to standing up for communities on the frontline of the climate crisis, bringing her lived experience and unique perspective as a Pasefika woman. :hibiscus:
Go give her a like and follow!
IG: https://www.instagram.com/anasinagraybarberio/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/anasinagraybarberiogreens

I’m Anasina, and I’m so excited to share with you that I’ve just been elected as the Greens’ new MP for Northern Metro in Victoria!

As a Pasefika woman, I have a deep understanding of the threats posed by climate change, coming from a community that is on the frontline of the climate crisis. I'm also honoured to be the first Victorian MP of Pasefika heritage.

We’re in a critical decade for the climate, and people with lived experience and unique perspectives like mine deserve a seat at the table.

I’ve continued to be a passionate advocate for diverse communities in the northern suburbs who are being hit particularly hard by the cost of living and climate crises.

I’ll be fighting for our communities who deserve secure and affordable housing, to be able to put food on the table, and to live in a safe and healthy climate.

I’m committed to justice and to represent all those facing barriers in a system not designed for them.

Join us on Fri 21 June to hear our full plan to win big in Victoria - we’ve done it before and we’ll do it again.

We are more powerful than ever, and are already running the biggest campaign Victoria has ever seen. And now, we’re thrilled to invite you to our 2024 Campaign Launch - on Fri 21 June at various locations across the state.

Join us in
Melbourne - https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/mailing/url?u=593582&qid=274400621

Belgrave - https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/mailing/url?u=593583&qid=274400621

Geelong - https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/mailing/url?u=593584&qid=274400621

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Thinking about running for Council next year? Join Darebin Deputy Mayor Susanne Newton and Mark Riley Merri-bek City Councillor this Saturday at 4pm at Northcote Library for an information session and to answer all the questions you have. All welcome!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1072001643977895

The terrific Jo Fernandes, Competition Manager for FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 and FIFA General Coordinator, will be joining us as a featured speaker at our upcoming conference!
Leveraging her vast experience in sports event management, Jo is set to provide a wealth of knowledge and valuable insights. During the event, she will cover topics such as planning and executing successful sports events, overcoming the challenges that come with organizing major tournaments, and the significance of diversity and inclusion in sports.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the world's most accomplished and respected sports event managers!

Secure your ticket now https://bit.ly/3UNHMTv

Australia is facing a housing crisis. Women - especially older women and women fleeing domestic violence- are more at risk than other groups. Are you under 30 and want to make a difference? Check out the below.

Join YWCA Australia’s Young Women's Council and provide valuable input and expertise to inform YWCA’s advocacy work.

As a Young Women’s Council member, you'll have the chance to:
💜 Undertake professional development activities to build your skillset
💜 Share your knowledge and experiences with other Young Women’s Council members and YWCA
💜 Build connections with a group of like-minded young people who are passionate about the same things you are!

YWCA welcomes applications from everyone, regardless of their background or identity, including those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, living with a disability, LGBTQIA+, or from a culturally and linguistically diverse background. YWCA especially want to encourage those with lived experience of housing insecurity or homelessness to apply – your lived expertise is highly valued.

You can apply here: https://www.ywca.org.au/young-womens-council

Applications open for the 2021 Leadership program

Would you love to be part of a supportive peer network, enjoy the company of other fabulous Greens members, and get to know the workings of our Party better?

Participants will gain practical skills for recognising and building their own practice of leadership. They will connect with other wonderful Greens members to learn from each other’s experiences of running for preselection, internal party leadership roles, and supporting other women.

With limited places available, we aim to prioritise diversity and inclusivity from non-dominant backgrounds.

This program is only open to women, trans, nonbinary and gender diverse people who are members of the Victorian Greens (not a member yet? Join here: https://contact-vic.greens.org.au/civicrm/contribute/transact?id=221&reset=1)

Applications close next Wed 3 November.

For more information, see the application form, or contact Huong Truong ([email protected] or 9912 2992).

Application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCx2UlUaC0cTq7GUcFHEHhwdrgowjcaOYFgSXNblNCSoPj3A/viewform

Tag a friend below who you think would be great for the program!

"First, quotas work.... binding quotas would not only boost the number of female candidates put forward by the Coalition parties and the Greens, but would also likely have an impact on the numbers of women eventually elected to parliament."

Why are there so few women MPs? New research shows how parties discriminate against women candidates Parties strive for gender equality in preselecting candidates. But if they select more women than men in marginal seats, this isn’t true equality — it’s ticking a box.