March Enews

International Women's Day

Join us in celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the globe on Tuesday 8 March.

Tai Chi - 11am to 12pm
Decorate a pot plant
Live music
Children’s Activities
Afternoon Tea

Enjoy live music on the day from Lisa Worley, a Point Cook local, who will be performing songs from some of her favourite female singer songwriters including: Sara Bareilles, Randy Crawford, Janis Ian, Renee Olstead, and Bonnie Raitt, as well as some great Aussie women including Tania Doko, Missy Higgins, Tina Arena and Leonardo's Bride.

All activities are free of charge

Bookings required only for Tai Chi via this TICKET LINK

Break the Bias

Vicki Milliken

International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements of women worldwide across cultural, political, social and economic spheres. Marked annually on March 8, which in 2022 falls on a Tuesday, it is also a day to re-imagine cultural assumptions and to commit to action.

This year’s theme is Break the Bias. A call to action to use our everyday thoughts and behaviours to recognise and call out bias, discrimination, and the stereotyping of women. The goal is a life free of prejudice within our communities, workplaces, schools, colleges and universities, not just one day.

The seeds for International Women’s Day can be traced back to 1848, nearly 175 years ago, when Elizabeth Cady Stanton wrote the Declaration of Sentiments, for the women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York. This pivotal document called for women to have the same rights as men in education, employment and before the law.

In 1908, 15,000 garment workers went on strike in New York, marching in the streets demanding change, asking for shorter working hours, equal wages, and voting rights. After a year of protests, the Socialist Party of America organized the first National Women’s Day on February 28, 1909.

Inspired by this, the Second International Socialist Women’s Conference held in Denmark in 1910 approved the idea of an International Women’s Day. It was supported by 100 delegates from 17 countries. And so, on March 19, 1911, the first International Working Women’s Day, as it was initially called, was celebrated with rallies in Denmark, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

Australia was slow to embrace the cause. Our first International Women’s Day celebration wasn’t until March 25, 1928. The rally was organised by the Militant Women’s Group of the Communist Party and held in Sydney’s Domain. Better conditions in the factory, shop and home, education for the working class and solidarity were key priorities.

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Watercolour - Online

Open to beginners or those who want to advance their techniques, this course will cover traditional watercolour techniques, composition, value and perspective. You'll receive a link to a video that demonstrates start to end of a painting for you to work along with. A feedback and partial demonstration lesson will be conducted via zoom the following week. Tutor It hao Pheh has 30 years of experience as an artist and tutor. A required materials list will be provided.
Tuesday 26 April 7:00PM to 8:00PM
BOOKINGS

Introduction to Digital Art & Painting - Online

Learn how to use digital programs and tools to create vibrant and unique illustrations and artworks.

Develop you skills with graphic artist and designer Kieran de Wet. Kieran will teach you how to set up files in Photoshop and Illustrator, paint over your sketch with mixer brushes to create a traditional painted feel, explore and apply effects and layers in Adobe Photoshop, and how to use tools to create Vector illustrations.

Students must have Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and a drawing tablet.

Tuesdays 7:00PM to 8:30PM
22 March to 12 April | $80 for 4 week course
BOOKINGS

Wellness Fridays are an excellent way take some time out and focus for an hour or so on your own wellbeing.

There is a range of sessions on offer including exercise and mental wellbeing workshops exploring topics such as Accessing Happiness Hormones Naturally, Mindful Living and Accepting Change.

For a full list of sessions and booking links, visit Wellness Fridays on our website.

Cafe Author Series

Fiona Price

Fiona Price has a lifelong passion for words. She writes everything from speeches and poetry to novels and non-fiction. Her books include The Ivory Tower – a contemporary retelling of Rapunzel – and the non-fiction book ‘Success with Asian Names’.

Monday 7th March 10.30am

Little Roseberry Café, 42 Roseberry Street, Altona Meadows

BOOKINGS

Ennis Cehic

Born in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ennis Cehic migrated to Australia in 1997 from Germany where he was living as a refugee. His writing focuses on ideas of displacement, creativity and existentialism. His works, including essays, fiction and memoir, have been published in a variety of Australian literary journals and publications.

Monday 21st March 10.30am – Café TBC

BOOKINGS

Imbi Neeme

Imbi Neeme is a writer of long and short fiction. Her novel The Spill won the 2019 Penguin Literary Prize and was published by Penguin Random House Australia in 2020. She was the recipient of the 2019 Henry Handel Richardson Fellowship for excellence in short story writing at Varuna, the National Writers’ House. She lives in the west of Melbourne.

Monday 4th April at 10.30am – Café to be confirmed

BOOKINGS

Anna Fern

Anna Fern has been working with words all her life. The first time she plucked up the courage to perform a poem out loud at a pub venue, she nearly died of terror, but she's gone on to perform at venues around Australia and run live poetry events. Anna writes non-fiction books for children, and her poetry has been published in magazines and anthologies.

Monday 14th March 10.30am – Café TBC

BOOKINGS

Chatty Cafe at LJAC

Chatty Cafes are informal social gatherings where you can enjoy a cuppa and chat in a relaxed atmosphere with other friendly locals.

Sessions are facilitated by a LJAC volunteer or staff member.

Drop in anytime during the session and stay as long as you wish.

Tuesdays 10am to 11am
Thursdays 1.30pm-2.30pm

Chatty Cafe for Creatives

Enjoy a chat and a cuppa with other creatives at this casual Sunday social catch-up!

Sessions are an opportunity to connect and network with local creatives in a relaxed setting.

Sundays 11am to 1pm | Starts 6 March.

No bookings required | Free

Joel Gallery Shop

If you have popped into the Centre recently you will have seen we have expanded opportunities for local artists and makers to sell their artworks and handmade crafts.

Artworks are on display throughout the Centre including in the activity rooms including textiles, mosaics, photography, acrylic landscapes and jewellery.

If you are looking for a special gift, pop in to see what is new in stock.

If you are an artist or maker and are looking for opportunities to sell your artwork or handmade items, get in touch by filling out the Gallery Shop EOI and emailing to admin@ljac.com.au.

Link to Wellness - Altona & Altona North

Link to Wellness is now available to the community through Walker Close Community Centre on Wednesdays, as well as continuing to be available at Louis Joel each Thursday.

Link to Wellness is a social prescribing initiative that can help individuals find and connect to activities, groups and services within their local area.

The program is supported by Hobsons Bay City Council and is open to people aged 18 and over who live, work or recreate in Hobsons Bay.

There are lots of reasons people use the service, such as:

being new to the area and wanting to find local activities and services
assistance with issues to do with housing or finances, or with connecting to services
have lost touch with friends or family and are looking for new social opportunities
feel nervous about meeting new people.

If you'd like to find out if the program is right for you, or someone you know, you can email us at community@ljac.com.au or fill out this online REFERRAL FORM

Office Spaces for Lease

The Centre has two office spaces available for long-term/ongoing lease suitable for a range of businesses.

Both offices are well lit with independent air conditioning and cooling. Spaces are situated in a quiet area of the Centre and have access to communal kitchen, meeting space and outdoor decking area.

Queen St Office
Floor space of 17m² – $12,000 per year (ex. GST)

Seaview Office (pictured)
Floor space of 11m²– $8,000 per year (ex. GST)

For more information or to make a time to look at the spaces, contact the Manager on 9398 2511 or email manager@ljac.com.au

We acknowledge that we are on traditional lands of the Yalukit Willam clan of the Boon Wurrung people and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and, through them, to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.