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About the Network
and its purpose
The Food for Thought Network has celebrated the International Women's Day with
The Great Debate
in honor of the Centenery of Suffrage in Victoria
THE FOOD FOR THOUGHT NETWORK
HAS TURNED 7!
It was 7 years ago that the Food For Thought Network was founded.
The inaugural meeting took place at Konstantin's restaurant on Friday May 25 in Albert Park.
Six years on the FFT network continues
to touch, move and inspire its members with the motivational
quarterly networking forums and the e- newsletter and it
gains more members.Since then we have held 28 functions consistent with our vision, contributing to our member's development through our stimulating networking forums, the philosophy café and the newsletter.
The Food For Thought Network has a modern approach. It organizes events at a restaurant over food and wine with a motivational speaker or a panel of speakers discussing a current issue relating to the dimensions of family, work/career, health & wellbeing and language & culture.
It is inclusive and welcomes everyone.
We look forward to the next seven years!
Pictured below is the FFTN Committee 2007 .
L-R Anthea Sidiropoulos, Jane Lithoxopoulos, Konstantina Gerolymou, Varvara Ioannou, Linda Morakis, Marie Spiroulias, Barbara Yerondais and Eugenia Pavlopoulou (absent Anthoula Paraskeva).
The
Food for Thought Network was founded in 2001 by Varvara
Ioannou. It has a development focus and runs quarterly forums
on current issues pertaining to women in the areas of work,
family, health and wellbeing as well as language and culture.
In 2005 the Food for Thought
Network introduced a Philosophy Cafe. These classes are
offered free of charge to members. Currently the Philosophy Cafe takes place on the first Wednesday of the month at the Birdie Num Nums Cafe, 745 Nicholson St., Carlton, Melbourne, at 6.30pm. Facilitator Dr Kostas Vitkos.
Read more about Philosophy Cafe
The Food for Thought Network
is now an incorporated body and consists of a team of Greek
Australian women of diverse disciplines, ages, interests
and experience. Inspired by our ancestors, we take responsibility
to share and spread knowledge in creating a better world
and improving quality of life.
Note: You don't
have to be Greek, or female, to attend any of the FFTN Forums, the Philosophy Cafe or to join up!
Current
Committee
Purpose:
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To create an egalitarian environment
where everyone is encouraged to participate and contribute;
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to share knowledge and collective
experiences in the areas of work, family, language,
culture, health and well-being;
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to acknowledge and celebrate our cultural
heritage and embrace the diversity of other cultures;
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to create opportunities for continual
learning, self-expression and empowerment;
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to provide opportunities for people
to meet and support each other;
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to acknowledge, celebrate and capitalise
the talents of our members; and
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to advocate on CALD women's issues.
in a fun, inspiring
and enriching way.
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