Goulburn Soroptimists are gearing up for a major fundraising dinner, aimed at helping out locals at risk of domestic or family violence.
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It's all part of the 30th anniversary of Orange the World Day on November 25, when Soroptimists around the world undertake 16 days of activism, ending on December 10, Human Rights Day.
It will kick off with the club's Orange the World dinner on Thursday November 25, with special guest speaker Julie Hathaway, the manager Monaro-Hume Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services.
Goulburn Soroptimists president Anne Oliver said the club continued to support vulnerable women and children in the local area.
"Our club supports a variety of local services, including some Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) in the work they do to assist some of our most vulnerable and at risk," Mrs Oliver said.
"Events like our Orange the World dinner are just one way we can help out those who need it, and importantly these funds will be used locally.
"Any funds raised at this evening will go towards the refurbishment of an Anglicare domestic violence housing unit here in Goulburn, so we'd love to see as many people as possible come along," Mrs Oliver said.
The dinner, which includes a two-course meal and lucky door prizes, will begin at 6pm for 6.30pm at Best Western Plus Goulburn, 77 Lagoon Street Goulburn.
Tickets are still available from Goulburn Soroptimists on 0418 257 069 or 0458 299 313 or by emailing sigoulburn@siswp.org
Raffle tickets will be available on the evening.
In the lead-up to Goulburn Soroptimists' 16 Days of Activism, Orange the World dinner, members and friends met on Monday, November 15 for their monthly dinner meeting to finalise arrangements for the dinner and to make a presentation.
At this meeting guest speaker Deborah Sargeant, Emergency Department Social Worker at Goulburn Base Hospital, spoke of the number of sexual assault and domestic violence victims who are seen at the Emergency Department and how Soroptimists can assist.
Mrs Oliver said the club donated new clothing in various sizes, suitable for use by women of all ages, with the project co-ordinated by member Helen Morgan. This project is ongoing.
The club is also once again assisting the Share the Dignity program. This year the BDCU is providing a drop off point for community donations to support this annual appeal. Goulburn Soroptimists plan to provide 20 adult bags and 20 teen bags to Anglicare Goulburn for use in their work in the local area. Any additional bags will be delivered to Bunnings for distribution through Share the Dignity.
"Share the Dignity is a women's charity in Australia that works to make a real difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence, or doing it tough," Mrs Oliver said.
"They distribute period products to women, girls, and anyone who menstruates who needs support."
#ItsInTheBag is Share the Dignity's annual event where they encourage everyday Australians to put together bags filled with essential items to donate to someone in need for Christmas.
The bags are distributed to 3,000 Australian charities that have registered with Share the Dignity.
These charities then hand out your donated bags to people in need for Christmas.
In 2020, Share the Dignity was able to donate 93,981 #ItsInTheBag donations to women, girls and those who menstruate bringing their four-year total to 617,517 bag donations.
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