The Queen Victoria Women’s Centre continues is presenting a series of free “Working with Government” seminars being held at the QVWC during November 2008.

The seminars are open to activists and social change makers from women’s organisation to participate in one or more of the seminars.

Understanding the Parliament & Government  Thursday 30/10/08 QVWC Level 4, 12.30pm – 2.30pm

This seminar will provide women’s organisations with a basic understanding of how the state and federal parliaments work, how to find the right people and being aware of protocols to target your approach.

Lobbying 101 Thursday 6/11/08 QVWC Level 4, 12.30pm – 2.30pm

This seminar provides women’s organisations with an introduction to getting your issue onto the public agenda. The session uses real life examples of successful lobbying strategies as well as practical information on how to make your case and influence politician’s attitudes

Getting Media Coverage Thursday 13/11/08 QVWC Level 4, 12.30pm – 2.30pm

This seminar for women’s organisations will outline the importance of media coverage to building your organisation’s community profile and will provide practical tips for effective communication with different forms of media which will enable you to get your message out and picked up

The seminars will be conducted by Hutch Hussein, who brings her understanding of working in the community sector, on limited funds, as well as experience as a community activist with knowledge of how government works. Hutch has worked with and for at risk young people, domestic violence victims, refugees and migrants and has also been a Ministerial Adviser. Hutch is currently the Business Development and Media Manager at Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre and is the National Co-Convenor of EMILY’s List.

The seminars will be held on level 4 of the QVWC 210 Lonsdale Street Melbourne and the QVWC will provide a light ‘working’ lunch.

Registrations are limited so you will need to book using the form found here.