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FOWLS e-bulletin, Issue 4,  December 2013
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Chairperson's Report by Ms Denele Crozier

It has been a very busy and productive year for WLS NSW. We developed a new strategic plan for the three years ahead, the overview of which is included in this year's annual report. We are continuing our commitment to supporting women most disadvantaged and advocating for changes to laws and practices that are  oppressive to women.

To read the rest of Ms Crozier's report click through to the WLS NSW Annual Report 2012-13.
Support the Foundation via GiveNow.com.au
 
WLS NSW exists to provide a voice for women in NSW and to promote access to justice, through the provision of legal services, law reform and community legal education, particularly for women who are disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances. The Foundation was established to support the work of WLS NSW in areas where we cannot rely on public funding.

A year after launching we are now fundraising in earnest using a 'Give Now' account to manage online donations.

We urge you to support our work either through a regular monthly donation or a one-off gift.

 
 Visit the WLS NSW Give Now page for more information.
Brain Food

Looking for some food for thought? How to be a Woman​ by Caitlin Moran is a wonderful companion for the summer holidays.

This laugh out-loud book is part memoir part political polemic and Moran's views offer a fresh take on modern feminism.
Seasons Greetings from the Foundation

It's been a great first year for the Foundation and we sincerely thank you for your generosity and on-going support.

Foundation members were invited to three successful networking events this year and we hope to increase that number to four in 2014. These gatherings provide us with a great opportunity to update you on Foundation projects and priorities within a relaxing and informal environment and we look forward to seeing you at an event next year.

On behalf of the Foundation we wish you and your family a very happy and peaceful holiday season and we look forward to working with you in 2014. 

WLS NSW Annual General Meeting 2013

Executive Officer Helen Campbell and Chairperson Denele Crozier listen to Aunty Elsie, Chair of the Aboriginal Women's Consultation Network acknowledge the traditional land owners.
(L) Indigenous Women's Legal Program Senior Community Access Officer  Shannon Williams highlights achievements with outreach to Aboriginal women.
(R) Law Reform and Policy Co-ordinator Liz Snell addresses the AGM.
The 2013 WLS NSW Annual General Meeting was held on Wednesday 20 November, under the marquee. We were fortunate that the weather was good for this mostly outdoor event. For the first time at an AGM key staff members from WLS NSW spoke about their projects and achievements over the year.
 
Auntie Elsie Gordon, Chair of the Aboriginal Women's Consultation Network, opened the meeting and gave the acknowledgement of country. Denele Crozier gave the Chairperson's address and all the current Board members were re-elected unopposed. Chloe Wyatt delivered the returning officer's report.
 
Other presentations were made by Principal Solicitor Janet Loughman who reported on our strategic litigation over the past 12 months and  Assistant Principal Solicitor Pip Davis who spoke about our new Working Women's Legal Service.
 
Senior Solicitor Carolyn Jones described our Legal Literacy in Prison project  while Shannon Williams, Indigenous Women's Legal Program Senior Community Access Officer highlighted some achievements with outreach to Aboriginal women in communities throughout NSW.
 
Law Reform Co-ordinator, Liz Snell  talked about the challenges of proposed information-sharing arrangements for women escaping domestic violence and Solicitor Julie Mansour reported on our women defendants project. Last up was Solicitor Mari Vagg who spoke about the reduction in victims compensation and the impact this had on our clients.
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