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SpeakOut - Immigrant Women's SpeakOut Association NSW
Non-profit Organizations
Parramatta, NSW 54 followers
Empowering migrant women to live with dignity free from violence and discrimination.
About us
In 1982, 200 women gathered in Sydney to speak publicly on issues affecting women of non-English speaking backgrounds. This led to the establishment of Immigrant Women's SpeakOut Association of NSW in 1985 and its incorporation in 1987. Our core values are: Dignity: We uphold every woman's right to dignity, choice and independence. We take a strength-based approach to empower immigrant women to speak, act and make informed decisions. Respect: We strive for equity for multicultural women by respecting their views and choices; fighting for their rights; and challenging the stereotypes in mass media or other sectors of the community. Safety: We provide culturally safe and appropriate services to migrant women ensuring that in all aspects of our work, their rights and privacy are upheld. Social Justice: We aim to break down the barriers that prevent immigrant and refugee women's full participation in Australian society. SpeakOut has five key programs: 1. Immigrant Women's Resource Centre: We organise a range of activities for women to reduce their isolation, help develop their skills and make them financially independent. 2. Multicultural Women's Support Service: Offers information, guidance, support and referrals to women experiencing domestic violence, who are on the verge of homelessness. 3.Multicultural Women's Shelter: Our shelter provides crisis accommodation to multicultural women (with no children) escaping domestic violence. It provides them security, hope and help to rebuild their self-esteem and regain their confidence. 4.Advocacy: We advocate for the rights of refugee and migrant women, representing their issues and ideas at all levels of government, community, media and the industrial sectors. 5.Pathway to a safe, secure future: Financial independence helps break the cycle of violence and abuse. Our expert recruitment consultant provides women personalised support through the whole recruitment process, helping them to be financially independent.
- Website
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speakout.org.au
External link for SpeakOut - Immigrant Women's SpeakOut Association NSW
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Parramatta, NSW
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1987
- Specialties
- Advocacy, Social Justice, Non-Governmental Organization, Women, Human Rights, Immigration, Refugees, Domestic Violence, Family Violence, and Employment
Locations
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Parramatta, NSW 2150, AU
Employees at SpeakOut - Immigrant Women's SpeakOut Association NSW
Updates
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We understand that it is easier to explain your situation in your own language. At SpeakOut, the team can speak 10 different languages. We will try to speak to you in your language, where possible. If not, we will hire an interpreter who speaks your language to assist you. Our brochure of services is available in several different languages. #HomelessnessAwareness #SupportingSurvivors #EmpowermentResources #LifeSkillsTraining #CommunitySupport #LanguageAccessibility #SpeakOut
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Come down to the Twilight Markets at Macquarie University this Friday, 23rd February! We will be selling our products between 3.30pm - 8pm. Our products include . . . 🍓 Strawberry Jam (250ml) - $13.50 each 🔷 Blueberry Jam (120ml) - $7.50 each 🍶 Bullet Flask - $20 each - Keeps hot liquids hot and cold liquids cold Each jar of jam is made with love by one of our talented clients. You are helping her rebuild her life and become financially independent. Each Bullet Flask sold will provide breakfast and lunch to one woman escaping domestic violence, staying in our Multicultural Women's Shelter. We provide safe accommodation for 3 months to migrant women escaping violence. Your support will help us support them.
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This month, we hosted a workshop, 'Building Financial Resilience: Unlocking the Secrets to your Utility Bills', for migrant women in partnership with Cumberland City Council and Sydney Community Forum. The workshop provided useful and practical tips on how to save money on your utility bills, including . . . 🧢 Difference between your ‘actual’ vs ‘estimated’ meter reading 💡 Important components of your electricity bills ❓ Questions to ask when negotiating a better deal 💹 Energy saving tips 🆘 Payment support for when you have trouble paying your bill ⚡ Energy efficiency audits A huge thank you to our facilitators at Sydney Forum Community who provided an insightful and engaging workshop! Every participant left the workshop having learned at least one new piece of information/tip for reading their next utility bill. #savingmoney #utilitybills #financialresilience #migrantwomen
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📢 Attention: Please share with your network! What does your gas bill tell you? Do you know the important components on your bill which could save you money? Our FREE workshop for migrant women will cover . . . 💲 How to find the best deals and save money 📑 Tips on how to read your energy bills ℹ Information about support available for the payment Plus a light lunch will be provided! Register today, you won't be disappointed. That's our promise to you. https://lnkd.in/gRVJ-nEZ
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Come down to the Le-Marche Willoughby Twilight Markets this Friday at Macquarie University! We will be selling one of our client’s delicious strawberry jam as well as our SpeakOut coffee flasks. If you are looking to buy your loved ones a gift with meaning, look no further! Profits made from the coffee flasks goes towards our Multicultural Women’s Shelter and profits made from the delicious jam will help our client pay for her upcoming bills. So join us this Friday at Macquarie University between 3.30pm-7.30pm!
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A wonderful team building opportunity at Bunnings BBQ in Northmead. Thank you Bunnings, Northmead and all the customers for your support! We are having another BBQ at Rydalmere Bunnings on Sunday, 17 December. Come and support if you can, or just come and say Hello! #fundraisingevent #bunnings #sausagesizzle
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It was great to join the 16 Days of Activism March to End Violence against Women developed by Jesuit Refugee Service Australia in partnership with Cumberland City DV Community of Practice and Cumberland City Council. A huge thank you to the survivors who were brave enough to share their stories with us. Together, we can build a future free from fear and violence. #16daysofactivism
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SpeakOut - Immigrant Women's SpeakOut Association NSW reposted this
"Communities should be involved in decisions that impact them." WEL recently held a Voice Referendum forum with Immigrant Women's SpeakOut Association NSW, convening a panel of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander women, community leaders and legal experts. Panellist Anita Hanna (Director Policy and Programs Western Sydney Community Forum) reflected on the discovery that Aboriginal people themselves had suffered violence and exclusion from their lands and cultures following British occupation and the establishment of Australia, with the 1901 Constitution intentionally silent on 60,000 years of Aboriginal civilisation. #voicereferendum
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Five more days until Australia votes yes or no to give a voice to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Constitution. Last month, Immigrant Women's SpeakOut Association NSW and Women's Electoral Lobby (WEL) co-hosted a Yes Campaign Forum for the residents in Sydney’s western suburbs. Our panel included Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander women, community leaders and legal experts. The event provided an opportunity for audience members to ask the panel any questions or concerns they may have relating to the Voice Referendum. A huge thank you to our panelists and facilitator! Ruby Langton-Batty Gabrielle Appleby @Colleen Mitchell Nalika Padmasena Kittu Randhawa Anita Hanna
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