An amazing night of music, dance, spoken word and creative expression from sisters of diverse cultural background in support of refugee status and asylum seeking women at the Fitzroy Learning Network.
The Fitzroy Learning Network (FLN) welcomes people from diverse educational, cultural and social backgrounds. We provide education, services, support and advocacy for disadvantaged members of our community. We have over 200 active volunteers. Our aim is to help build bridges within our community to reduce segregation and inequality. The Refugee Support Program at FLN assists asylum seekers and refugees with the range of issues that can arise when settling into Australia.
On Sunday 12th February FLN is collaborating with the Melbourne based fundraising collective ‘Sisters for Sisters’ to create an amazing night of music, dance, spoken word and creative expression from some of Melbourne’s leading ladies. This project is created by women - for women, but we encourage all people to come in support and enjoy this diverse and captivating event!
The money raised by Sisters for Sisters will fund a Women’s Wellness project within the Refugee Support Program at FLN. The purpose of the project is to strengthen the community by addressing the physical and emotional health issues faced by these women. Many females from refugee and asylum seeker background complain of constant aches and pains in their body as well as high stress levels. Therefore we are looking to teach holistic methods to cope with stress and prevent further strains on the body, through gentle exercise and stretching.
The project will also give marginalized women the opportunity to meet other women, in a positive social environment and build trusting relationships. This can help amend the isolation faced by many women within the refugee, asylum seeker and migrant community. The program will consist of weekly wellness classes such as yoga, tai chi or dance, to encourage improved health and well-being through gentle and fun exercise.
Sun, 12 FEB 2012
@ TOFF IN TOWN
2/252 Swanston Street , Melbourne
Doors open 7.30pm
Show starts at 8 pm sharp
Entry: $15
Line up
Mirrah from Sydney
Candice Monique
Quashani Bahd
Arowe
Ee'da
Kapella
Nai Palm
Alia Gabres
Shirley Davis
Michelle Dabrowski
Phoebe Jacobs
Chloe Ann Francis
Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore
Uraine-Ourania Mastrosavas
Tunjos y Cantaros Dance Group
And more…
