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Greek Australian Women's Network

NETWORKING FORUMS

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31. 30.	Next Forum: to celebrate our 7th anniversary we will be talking about Happiness! The Food for Thought Network celebrated the International Women's Day with The Great Debate in honor of the Centenery of Suffrage in Victoria. Date: Friday, 14 March 2008. Time: 7pm Venue: Yiannis Tavern, 840 High Street, Kew Movie night! March 28, 3rd FFTN annual film night. After the huge success of the last two movie nights we decided to bring our annual movie night forward to the beginning of the year. We look forward seeing you all there!
Upcoming Forums

31. 32. 33.	14 March, 16 May, 22 August, 24 October: Fridays 7.00 -11.00 pm, Yiannis Tavern, 840 High Street Kew New in 2008! Social nights: Last Friday of each month, Yiannis Tavern Kew. Just turn up and meet other FFTN members informally. Just pay for the consumption of your food. Singles' Nights: Details to follow shortly. Pease e-mail your suggestions to info@fftn.org.au
Past Forums
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2007
29. 28.	Thursday 20 December: End of year celebration! 23-25 November FFTN Planning Conference - The next 5 years Friday 19 October: Living Well -Ageing Well Friday 10 August - Film Night La Vie En Rose Friday 27 May 2nd Breast Cancer Seminar - "What every woman should know". Dr. Helen Zorbas targets older women in this presentation. Download the invitation: in English or in Greek
27.	Friday 20 April 2007 "What Men Don't Talk About"- Maggie Hamilton and Nick Theophilou Download the invitation
26.	25 March 2007: view images from the Forum Sharing stories about living with breast cancer Friday 16 March Join us for dinner to hear a young cancer survivor tell of her journey with breats cancer and what it means to be diagnosed with breast cancer in the Greek community Guest speaker: Mary-Macheras-Magias (read her bio) Check out all the details in the flyer
2006
25.	The next Networking Forum is the Annual General Meeting on Friday 17 November. Speak up - Make your voice heard Recently the Greeks have been used by our politicians as a political football, described as "model citizens" and set up against the other "less desirable groups" adding to the dangerous polarising debate and inter racial hatred that is taking place in mainstream Australia. We at the Food for Thought Network are quite concerned about the underlying issues of racism behind the controversy of citizenship, refugees, asylum seekers, and the backward steps towards assimilation, monoculturalism and monolingualism. Who represents our voice in mainstream Australia? Have we lost our collective voice? Are people too busy with their own lives/careers/multiple responsibilities? Who should represent us? The ethnic media is an obvious avenue. Have they been effective? How can the ethnic media, in this instance the Greek Australian media have an influential voice in promoting a different viewpoint and combat racism and assimilation? If you are interested in any of the above issues please come along to the last FFTN networking forum for 2006. This is a free event . The AGM will take place at the conclusion of this discussion. Details are as follows: Date: Friday 17November Time: 6.30 for a 7.00 pm start V enue: Level 3, Greek Orthodox Community Building, Corner of Lonsdale & Russell Street Speaker : Christopher Gogos , Managing Director, Neos Kosmos
24.	The Authentic Journey - a special workshop conducted over one full day and one evening on Sunday 22 October 2006. It is for women who know there is something more and are motivated to work towards it. Special offer for FFTN members. Read more
23.	Building Resilience for health, happiness and performance (read the details in this PDF file) Further Inquiries and bookings Varvara Ioannou 04 03 034 527 preferably e-mail info@fftn.org.au Stuart is extremely motivational and seats are limited so prebookings and payment are essential. 11 August, 2006
22.	Film night and pre-dinner (read the details in this PDF file) See The Da Vinci Code at Balwyn Cinema. Further enquiries and bookings: Barbara Yerondais, Tel: 0419 533 8847 or email info@fftn.org.au. Booking and prepayment is essential. 2 June, 2006
21.	What Makes and Breaks Intimate Relationships Dr. Ingrid Sturmey - Relationships Australia 10 March, 2006
2005
20.	Last Spiritual Supper Philosophy and Spirituality in our Lives Dr. Kostas Vitkos and Maria McCormack (November 2005)
19.	Abusive Relationships - Domestic Violence Panel: Maria Dimopoulos, Georgia Pernissis and Philippa Goninho (October 2005)
18.	Food and Love in our Lives - International Women's Day Group discussion (March 2005) top
2004
17.	Celebrate the Success of the Greek Spirit Panel of volunteers of the Athens 2004 Olympics (December 2004)
16.	The Three Secrets to Success Sharon Pearson (September 2004)
15.	Torches and Shining Stars Sally Carbon, OAM (June 2004)
14.	Generation W George Megalogenis, journalist and author (March 2004) top
2003
13.	Discovering Passion and Living It Charles Kovess (November 2003)
12.	Personal and Professional Leadership Mrs Joan Kirner (September 2003)
11.	Breaking the Body Image Glass Ceiling Thea O'Connor, Dietician, Corporeal (June 2003)
10.	Relationships: Key to a Quality Life Panel Terry Melvin, Director Mensline Australia, Mara Vrasidas and Kalli Pulos (March 2003) top
2002
9.	Life a Balancing Act and The Magic Art of Networking Robyn Henderson, global networking specialist (November 2002)
8.	The Importance of a Multicultural/Multilingual Identity in the Global Economy Neville Roach, CEO of Fujitsu (11 September 2002)
7.	The Evolution of a Multicultural/Multilingual Identity (the role of the family) Michael Clyne, Professor of Linguistics, University of Melbourne (July 2002)
6.	Live a Balanced Life and Build Wealth Panel: Tracie Wilson, psychologist and Jacques Khouri, economist (May 2002)
5.	International Women's Day - Being a Daughter in the Hellenic Culture Gillian Bouras, internationally acclaimed author (March 2002) top
2001
4.	Greek Women in Australian Politics Panel: all the women members of parliament of Greek background and candidates were invited to participate: Jenny Mikakos MP State, Maria Vamvakinou MP Federal, Olga Vasilopoulos, Candidate for Menzies. (November 2001)
3.	Golden Era for Women! Myth or Reality? Have women from diverse cultural backgrounds gotten their fair share in positions of power? Panel (September 2001)
2.	Discovering the Gold Within Noel Waite, CEO of WAITE Consulting (July 2001)
1.	The Power of Networking: exploring the rationale for this network Varvara Ioannou, FFT Network Founder (May 2001) Invitation to the above
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About the Networking Forums

The multiple layers of complexity that women are facing today in balancing work and family become at times overwhelming. The need to have support from other women who are facing similar challenges is paramount in succeeding in today’s demanding world.

The majority of second and third generation Greek Australian women are educated and working in mainstream organisations. They have very little to do with Greek community organisations. We therefore have a rich source of talent unexplored by the Greek community.

The Food For Thought network is a unique, progressive not for profit network that welcomes diversity within its participants.

It was established to support and empower women in being successful in their chosen sphere, whether it be work, family or a combination of both.

The FFT Network runs quarterly networking forums pertaining to women’s issues. They are held on Friday nights at a restaurant (separate room) over food and wine and are similar to the ancient Greek symposiums.

These forums are known for the quality speakers, the stimulating discussion that follows, the diverse audience and the opportunity for networking and for meeting new people from all professions and walks of life.

Venues used have included: Kri Kri Restaurant , Elements Café, Yiannis Tavern, Vasilis and Giannis, Konstantine’s and the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria Building.

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