One of the greatest examples of “women supporting women” I can think of is giving someone a spare pad or tampon in their time of need.
That’s why Cessnock Women Connect is supporting Share the Dignity’s It’s in the Bag campaign at our end-of-year networking night on Tuesday 19 November.
Share the Dignity is a national charity that distributes period products to women, girls and those who menstruate who are experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, and period poverty (not being able to afford to buy period products).
The It’s in the Bag campaign runs from 15 November to 1 December, with the aim to make Christmas brighter for those in need by donating a gently used or new handbag filled with items such as period products, toiletries and other essentials.
Cessnock Women Connect will also be supporting Jodie’s Place on the night, with a portion of ticket sales plus raffle proceeds to be donated to the local women’s refuge.
The networking night will take place at Vincent St Kitchen + Bar from 5.30pm, with a glass of Kelman wine on arrival, finger food, and entertainment by Tara Naysmith.
Tickets are available at cessnockchamber.com.au.
Meanwhile, the United Nations 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence kicks off on 25 November, and there are some really important events coming up in Cessnock during that period, including:
- From Shame to Strength: A Community Conversation to Empower featuring keynote speaker Jas Rawlinson. This session will be held at Performance Arts Culture Cessnock (PACC) on Wednesday 27 November from 10.30am to noon. Rawlinson is a best-selling author and advocate for domestic violence survivors, and she will share uplifting stories and practical strategies to help transform shame into strength and spark discussions on coercive control. Register for the free event via Eventbrite
- Cessnock Walks Kawuma, a peaceful walk to raise awareness of the prevalence and impact of domestic and family violence in the Cessnock community. A collaborative, multi-agency event – named after an Indigenous word for ‘together’ – the walk will take place on Thursday 28 November, departing PACC at 9.30am and making its way down through the CBD to the TAFE grounds.
Despite my prediction last month, the fabulous jacaranda in the TAFE grounds has bloomed early, so the walk may conclude on a carpet of purple petals. Hope to see you there!
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