NATIONAL ORATION
We are delighted to announce that the Hon Linda Burney MP, Minister for Indigenous Australians, will deliver this year's National Oration at the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra on Wednesday 30 November 2022 at 7.00pm. This address will also be available to view in virtual format.
Please join us to listen to this inspirational leader while showing your support for EMILY's List.
TICKET PRICES:
Member: $60, includes complimentary drink and canapes
Non-Member: $75, includes complimentary drink and canapes
Virtual: $35, for those outside the ACT or with limited mobility
Student/unwaged: $20 in-person
Student/unwaged: $20 virtual
Group: Book 10 tickets for $600 includes complimentary drink and canapes
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ELA Annual General Meeting
Notice is hereby given to all EMILY’s List members that the Annual General Meeting of EMILY’s List (Australia) Inc Association number A0033881F. will be held on:
Saturday 3rd December 2022 at 6:00pm - Hybrid event
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
In person 210 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
To register for the meeting please complete this booking form.
Please click here for the meeting notice and agenda including a proxy form.
Members who cannot attend can also register an apology and/or nominate a proxy by completing this online form.
This year's meeting will be a hybrid meeting. Those attending in person are invited to join us for a celebration after the AGM.
Awards - Call for Nominations
EMILYs Award 2022
The EMILY award is reserved for individual women who have shown exceptional courage, determination, innovation and commitment to issues, reforms and practices that promote and progress women’s position in Australian society. Such a recipient may have also increased access to important and often essential services that women may require, desire, or need.
The winner of the EMILY Award will:
• be a member of EMILY’s List
• be an EMILY’s list volunteer who has made a major ongoing contribution to the promotion of the EMILY’s List principles of choice, equity, early childhood education and care, equal pay, and diversity.
Nominees cannot be a current member of EMILY’s List’s National Committee, as this committee decides the award recipient/s.
Nominators and Seconders must be members of EMILY's List Australia.
NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 23 NOVEMBER 2022
Molly Smith Award 2022
The Mollie Smith Award is presented annually by her family to honour their mother Mollie Smith’s many years of volunteer service to the Labor Party. Mollie is honoured for her support for issues affecting women, her community work and her mentoring of young women interested in politics and community action.
The winner/s of the Mollie Smith Award will be current EMILY’s List members and volunteers who have made a major ongoing contribution to the organisation in such areas as:
• political campaigning
• administration
• mentoring
• fundraising
• training
• communications and membership
Nominees cannot be a current member of EMILY’s List’s National Committee, as this committee decides the award recipient/s.
Winners will also be active in encouraging women to join and participate in EMILY’s List and have demonstrated a commitment to EMILY’s List’s principles
Nominators and Seconders must be members of EMILY's List Australia.
NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 23 NOVEMBER 2022
QUEENSLAND EMILY'S LIST DRINKS AND BBQ AT PARLIAMENT HOUSE
DETAILS BELOW:
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QLD Valentines Day Breakfast 2023
Meet The Candidates #2
Our second Meet the Candidates session is happening on the 19th of February at 7:00pm via Zoom!
Free tickets available via here! This is an opportunity to get to know our candidates - why they're running, what key issues matter to them and work they're doing in their communities in the lead up to the state election!
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! 
Meet The Candidates #3
Our third Meet the Candidates session is happening on the 21st of February at 6:00pm via Zoom!
Free tickets available via here! This is an opportunity to get to know our candidates - why they're running, what key issues matter to them and work they're doing in their communities in the lead up to the state election!
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NSW EARLY MONEY FUND RAFFLE - LAST CHANCE TO BUY TICKETS!
Lowest odds in town! Limited tickets to be sold for 3 major prizes! Multiple chances of winning per ticket.
100% of proceeds go to our Early Money Fund for this years New South Wales election. You can also donate to our Early Money campaign which directly supports our EMILY's endorsed women in this election.
First prize: Two night stay at Villa Stemless, a two bedroom villa located in lovely resort in Hunter Valley
Second prize: Lunch with Dr Marjorie O’Neill, MP for Coogee, at Parliament House
Third prize: A Rosie the Riveter pack-Rosie 'We can do it!' poster signed by Julia Gillard and quality Rosie Puzzle
HURRY! ONLY 28 TICKETS LEFT - CLOSES 8:30PM TONIGHT! GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!
International Women's Day Brunch - Victoria
SAVE THE DATE!
Join us on Sunday 5th of March for our annual International Women's Day Brunch at the Queen Victoria Women's Centre.
Our guest speakers include:
The Hon. Natalie Hutchins, Victorian Minister for Women and Education
and
Moira Rayner, Co-Author of The Women's Power Handbook, Founding EMILY's List Member, Human Rights Activist and Lawyer.
With CEO of EMILY's List, Pamela Anderson as MC.
Where: Upstairs at the Queen Victoria Womens Centre, 210 Londsdale Street, Melbourne VIC.
When: 10:30am for an 11:00am start, finishing at 1:30pm.
Pricing:
EMILY's List Member: $45
Non-Member: $55
Solidarity Ticket (for those who cannot attend the event but would like to offer a ticket to someone who cannot afford to come to the event): $50
MEET THE CANDIDATES #4
MEET THE CANDIDATES #6
MEET THE CANDIDATES #5
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Julia by Joanna Murray-Smith
Starring Justine Clarke
Co-produced by Sydney Theatre Company and Canberra Theatre Centre
In 2012, Julia Gillard, Australia’s first female prime minister, gave a speech that sent shockwaves around the world.
5TH ANNUAL WHAT WOULD JOAN KIRNER DO?
What would Joan Kirner Do?
Our 5th Annual Fundraiser for the Joan Kirner Gender Gap Research Fund is happening on Sunday 21st of May!
Joins us for a panel on "What would The Voice mean for First Nations Women? And what can Allies do to Support The Voice?" Facilitated by The Hon. Marion Scrymgour MP, with Panelists Sheena Watt MP, Aunty Geraldine Atkinson, and Antoinette Braybrook.
Delicious morning tea will also be provided from Mullum Catering.
When: 21st of May, 10am for a 10.30am start.
Where: QVWC Level 4, 210 Lonsdale St Melbourne.
Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/CHOOX
Member: $80
Non-Member: $100
Additional Raffle Ticket, entry into the poster and book set prize draw including Not Now, Not Ever signed by Julia Gillard: $9.50
Queensland Sundowner Series: In conversation with Janelle Fawkes
Our inaugural Sundowner Series where we bring key women as key speakers sharing their journeys,
campaign experiences and personal stories. Our first guest speaker is Janelle Fawkes who has worked through policy committees and campaigned for the decriminalization of sex workers over 25 years