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2018 Annual Review

2018 Annual Review

Our fifth year in operation was definitely a year of celebration! Thank you to our Advisory Board including Michelle Emmett, Pam Richards, Kristy Rodwell, Grace Mugabe, Megan Del Borrello, Carol Yiannopoulos, Melissa Beamish, Alene Sullivan and Jacqui Alder. You’re an … Continue reading →

2018 Gala Celebration – Grant Recipients Announced

2018 Gala Celebration – Grant Recipients Announced

The 2018 100 Women Gala Celebration was an inspirational night to remember! Here’s a beautiful recap of our Gala event by True Life Stories. Most excitingly 100 Women awarded grants to four local, national and international projects supporting women and … Continue reading →

2018 Grant Finalists Announced!

2018 Grant Finalists Announced!

Celebrating 5 Year of Giving The 100 Women Advisory Board is excited to announce our six grant finalists for 2018. Excitement is building for the 5th Grants Gala with the announcement of the grant recipients on Friday, 2 November at … Continue reading →

Developing Capacity of Remote Aboriginal Women to Become Community Researchers

Developing Capacity of Remote Aboriginal Women to Become Community Researchers

The 100 Women Advisory Board is delighted to inform our members that this project is now officially complete! We are also keen to share some of its positive outcomes with you, demonstrating the impact that your membership with 100 Women … Continue reading →

Grant Recipient: Girls from Oz “Our Song” Project Highlights

Grant Recipient: Girls from Oz “Our Song” Project Highlights

In 2016 the Girls From Oz (G-Oz) project “Our Song” was chosen by 100 Women members to receive one of the 3 grants awarded that year. In December 2017, as many members will remember we were treated to a fabulous … Continue reading →

Grant Recipients Update & Feedback From 2016 Grant Recipient “Telethon Kids Upskilling Aboriginal Women To Become Community Leaders”

Grant Recipients Update & Feedback From 2016 Grant Recipient “Telethon Kids Upskilling Aboriginal Women To Become Community Leaders”

With your help 100 WOMEN has awarded 13 grants over the last 4 years totalling nearly $400,000. This year, the Advisory Board is committed to sharing the impact of these grants with all of you. To begin with, as … Continue reading →

Shining The Spotlight On Women In Leadership – Sarah Glenister

Shining The Spotlight On Women In Leadership – Sarah Glenister

In the fifth part of our blog series on women in leadership we spoke to 100 Women member, Sarah Glenister, Director of Change that Matters. On graduating from Murdoch University with a Bachelor of Psychology, majoring in Organisational Psychology Sarah … Continue reading →

Speaking Up: from the Inside Out

Speaking Up: from the Inside Out

“Imagine speaking to yourself as you would to someone you love deeply.” Oriah ‘Mountain Dreamer’ House It’s taken most of my life to even consider this delightful possibility. When I did eventually summon the courage to anticipate the kindness … Continue reading →

100 Women Year in Review

100 Women Year in Review

Our fourth year in operation was definitely an exciting one! I have to thank the Advisory Board including Kristy Rodwell, Grace Mugabe, Megan Del Borrello, Vanessa Haberland, Carol Yiannopoulos, Melissa Beamish, Michelle Emmett, Annette Perrin, Vivienne Powe and previous Board … Continue reading →

Shining The Spotlight On Women In Leadership – Katie Voss

Shining The Spotlight On Women In Leadership – Katie Voss

In the fourth part of our blog series on women in leadership we spoke to 100 Women member, Katie Voss, the Community Development Manager for WA at Beyond Bank. Can you please give us a brief overview of your background, … Continue reading →

$96,800 awarded with Collective Giving

$96,800 awarded with Collective Giving

The 2017 100 Women Grants Gala Celebration was an inspirational night to remember! Most excitingly 100 Women awarded grants to four local, national and international projects supporting women and families. The grants include: • Earbus Foundation of WA is awarded … Continue reading →

2017 Grant Finalists Announced

2017 Grant Finalists Announced

The 100 Women Advisory Board is excited to announce our six grant finalists and handover the decision process for the recipients to our Members who have generously donated $90,000 towards making a positive difference in the lives of women and … Continue reading →

All your questions about 100 Women answered!

All your questions about 100 Women answered!

So you have heard about 100 Women but want some more details? Then the following is intended to answer the common questions the Advisory Board gets asked on a regular basis. If your question is not answered below, please email … Continue reading →

Grants Finalists Update

Grants Finalists Update

On Sunday 10 September, the Grants Subcommittee came together to finalise the assessment of the applications that had been invited to the second stage of our grants process. From an initial 66 expressions of interest, there were 15 projects … Continue reading →

Shining The Spotlight On Women In Leadership – Jacqui Alder

Shining The Spotlight On Women In Leadership – Jacqui Alder

Leadership for women is a key issue and we’re putting it front and centre with our blog series. In this third instalment 100 Women member Jacqui Alder shares her thoughts on this issue. Jacqui says she had what you … Continue reading →

ACCF Vietnam Cervical Screening Program

ACCF Vietnam Cervical Screening Program

As part of the 2016 Grants Round, 100 Women members collectively awarded the Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation (ACCF) $29,000 to enable it to expand its successful cervical screening, research and treatment program to 26 new communities in the Hau Giang Province … Continue reading →

Shining The Spotlight On Women In Leadership – Pip Brennan

Shining The Spotlight On Women In Leadership – Pip Brennan

In part two of our blog series on women in leadership we spoke to 100 Women member, Pip Brennan the Executive Director at Health Consumers’ Council. Pip, an arts graduate, has had a very rich and varied career, from … Continue reading →

What It Means To Be A 100 Women Member – Katrina Giura

What It Means To Be A 100 Women Member – Katrina Giura

Starting out quite young in life with my first job fresh out of Uni, I didn’t really get an opportunity to explore the world so to speak. Being in the same place for such a long time, new day same … Continue reading →

100 Women 2017 Grants EOI Update

100 Women 2017 Grants EOI Update

Jacqui Alder from our 2017 Grants Subcommittee, has an update on our 2017 Grants Process. This year 100 Women received 66 Expressions of Interests(EOIs) for the grants of up to $30,000, an increase from 2016 when we received 58 … Continue reading →

Be Mentored By a Leader and Philanthropist

Be Mentored By a Leader and Philanthropist

This month sees 100 Women launch our Member Mentor Offer. If you’re thinking of joining 100 Women or renewing your membership – now is a great time. Every NEW and RENEWING member, who has joined before 31 August, will go … Continue reading →

Shining The Spotlight On Women In Leadership – Series One

Shining The Spotlight On Women In Leadership – Series One

Over the next few months we’re shining a spotlight on women in leadership with our blog series. We asked five 100 Women members to share their thoughts on this issue. First in the series is Tammy Tansley a human resources, … Continue reading →

What it means to be a 100 Women member

What it means to be a 100 Women member

By Sharon Gittings I am a 100 Women member, this is a new and recent journey I’ve started upon. I am also an Emergency Nurse, this is a longer-term journey that I have travelled and still continue on today. At … Continue reading →

100 Women 2017 Grants Now Open

100 Women 2017 Grants Now Open

The 100 Women Advisory Board and Grants Subcommittee are excited to announce that Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for our 2017 grants. Our aim at 100 Women is to provide three grants of up to $30,000 that … Continue reading →

We’ve Got A Way To Reduce Your Tax Obligations!

We’ve Got A Way To Reduce Your Tax Obligations!

By Grace Mugabe No one wants to be paying more tax than they are obligated to but it’s also important to be aware of the rules and requirements for claiming a tax deduction. Failing to follow rules surrounding tax deductions … Continue reading →

CAMBODIAN CHILDREN’S FUND CPU SPECIALIST CHILD INTERVIEWERS COURSE

CAMBODIAN CHILDREN’S FUND CPU SPECIALIST CHILD INTERVIEWERS COURSE

100 Women members collectively awarded Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF) Child Protection Unit (CPU) a 2015 grant of $40,000 towards a “Specialist Child Interviewers Course” for 22 Cambodian police women. By way of background, in the 2015 report “Getting Away With … Continue reading →

Top 5 Resources to Inspire

Top 5 Resources to Inspire

Books and blogs can be a great source of inspiration, learning and awareness. Here are some of our favourite resources to inspire you about women’s issues, philanthropy and leading in the community. 1. BOOK: Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristof … Continue reading →

Telethon Kids Institute Afternoon Tea

Telethon Kids Institute Afternoon Tea

In 2015 Telethon Kids Institute was awarded a 100 Women grant of $39,450 towards assisting ten Aboriginal women from across the Fitzroy Valley (in the Kimberley region of WA) become community researchers whilst exploring long term intervention strategies for Fetal … Continue reading →

So what is a giving circle anyway?

So what is a giving circle anyway?

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead (Cultural anthropologist) Giving circles are a relatively new type of philanthropy having only been introduced … Continue reading →

Why we shouldn’t invest in women

Why we shouldn’t invest in women

The evidence is clear on why women don’t really need to be invested in: There’s not many of them – they are only the minority of the population (with men representing a whopping 50.4% http://www.worldometers.info/world-population/world-population-gender-age.php) They’re not leading anything – … Continue reading →

Restore Rose Grant Completed

Restore Rose Grant Completed

100 Women members past and present have good cause to celebrate as we are happy to inform you that the third inaugural grant has been formally completed. Along with building healthier communities for women in Northern India and the Zonta … Continue reading →

2017 – A BETTER WAY!

2017 – A BETTER WAY!

Rabia Siddique is a criminal and human rights lawyer, a retired British Army officer, a former terrorism and war crimes prosecutor, a professional speaker, trainer, MC, facilitator and published author. And we are blessed to have Rabia as an Ambassador … Continue reading →

Introducing Fadzi Whande – Our Newest Ambassador

Introducing Fadzi Whande – Our Newest Ambassador

100 Women is delighted to announce the appointment of our newest Ambassador – Fadzi Whande. Fadzi Whande is a dynamic and engaging award winning international speaker, author, social justice advocate and champion for encouraging dialogue as a means of understanding … Continue reading →

Introducing our New Membership Options!

Introducing our New Membership Options!

Hello! We’d like to introduce ourselves – we’re Shireen and Vanessa, Board Members at 100 Women and Co-Chairs of the Memberships Sub-Committee. We’re writing this to let you know we’ve just made membership to 100 Women a whole lot easier! … Continue reading →

What it Means to Be a 100 Women Member – Helen Axton

What it Means to Be a 100 Women Member – Helen Axton

Being a member of 100 Women divides into two clear reasons for me; giving and receiving. Like many people I have always being a regular donor to charitable causes, but over time things started to seem ‘not quite right’. Street … Continue reading →

2016 Grant Recipients Announced

2016 Grant Recipients Announced

100 Women grant $90,000 to create positive change for women and girls 100 Women is proud to announce the recipients from their latest grant round. Members have generously donated to make approximately $90,000 available and have collectively decided on the … Continue reading →

100 Women Interviews Scott Neeson – Founder, Cambodian Children’s Fund

100 Women Interviews Scott Neeson – Founder, Cambodian Children’s Fund

Last year 100 Women were lucky enough to have Scott Neeson – Founder of Cambodian Children’s Fund and previous 100 Women grant recipient, speak at one of our events. And we had the opportunity to interview him after. What is … Continue reading →

Grace Mugabe – 100 Women Treasurer

Grace Mugabe – 100 Women Treasurer

100 Women is a 100% volunteer run organisation and our advisory board members play an integral role by providing strategic direction and leadership. Grace Mugabe is the Treasurer for 100 Women. Get to know Grace Grace is a qualified … Continue reading →

2016 in Review

Wow, it’s seems like just yesterday that we started 100 Women and here we are, weeks away, giving away our third round of funding! There is nothing better than getting that tingling feeling at our grants celebration evenings when … Continue reading →

Kristy Rodwell – Chair, Grants Subcommittee

Kristy Rodwell – Chair, Grants Subcommittee

100 Women is a 100% volunteer run organisation and our advisory board members play an integral role by providing strategic direction and leadership. Kristy Rodwell is an inaugural board member and is the chair of the grants subcommittee who has … Continue reading →

BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES IN INDIA & CHANGING LIVES

BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES IN INDIA & CHANGING LIVES

In November 2014 Opportunity International for a project in conjunction with Healing Fields Foundation was one of the inaugural 100 Women grant recipients for their “Build Healthy Communities” project based in the North India States of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, … Continue reading →

5 ways you can make a difference in your everyday life

5 ways you can make a difference in your everyday life

I think it’s fair to say that we are living in highly uncertain times. Whether it’s politics, the economy, our environment or issues closer to home, it can really make you question whether you can really make a difference in … Continue reading →

We are delighted to present the grant finalists for 2016

We are delighted to present the grant finalists for 2016

We are delighted to announce our five grant finalists and shortly open the voting for our members to decide the 2016 grant recipients. From the 58 expressions of interest we received earlier in the year, 19 were asked to submit … Continue reading →

Dr Sue van Leeuwen – Philanthropy is Accessible to Everyone

Dr Sue van Leeuwen – Philanthropy is Accessible to Everyone

Dr Sue van Leeuwen has been a member of 100 Women since its inception. She is an experienced Executive and Non-Executive Director and was the former CEO of Leadership WA. Sue now runs her own business, ‘Amity Leadership and Consulting’ … Continue reading →

How to create a great LinkedIn profile

LinkedIn is a social media platform for you to build your brand and connect with other professionals, colleagues, potential employees and clients. Its not an online resume so don’t treat it as one. LinkedIn is a platform for others to … Continue reading →

Barb de Corti is our Newest Ambassador

Barb de Corti is our Newest Ambassador

We’re extremely happy to announce that Barb de Corti is now an Ambassador for 100 Women. Find out more about Barb and why she supports 100 Women. About Barb I’m the founder and CEO of ENJO Australia, a direct selling … Continue reading →

FIRST 2014 GRANT COMPLETED

FIRST 2014 GRANT COMPLETED

100 Women’s Mission is “to enable everyday people to be involved in creating a world where all women and girls can live safely with access to health, education and economic freedom. We do this by combining donations and knowledge to … Continue reading →

Benefits of Donating

Benefits of Donating

When you make a donation to a charity or not for profit like 100 Women, what are you really doing? Yes, you’re helping to helping to combat poverty and promote hygiene in Cambodia, where poverty is rampant and hygiene is … Continue reading →

Who will be on the shortlist?

Who will be on the shortlist?

Assessing the 58 expressions of interest (EOI) received in response to our 2016 grant application round proved to be a challenging task, but also one filled with inspiration. The breadth of topics and thought behind the various projects supporting women … Continue reading →

Wrap up of the 100 Women – Scott Neeson event

Wrap up of the 100 Women – Scott Neeson event

On Friday, 9 September 100 Women hosted an event with Scott Neeson the founder of the Cambodian Children’s Fund. The Cambodian Children’s Fund was a recipient of one of our 2015 grants so it was all the more significant to … Continue reading →

5 Tips to becoming more efficient

5 Tips to becoming more efficient

Are you one of those people who frantically searches your home or office for keys, phone, purse before racing out the door? Do you have an inbox full of emails you never get to…or are there other chores and errands … Continue reading →

Cambodian Children’s Fund & 100 Women coming together to create positive change

Cambodian Children’s Fund & 100 Women coming together to create positive change

Members of the 100 Women Advisory Board are very excited as we draw close to our next major event when Scott Neeson will share his inspiring journey from a Hollywood career as President of 20th Century Fox International to founding … Continue reading →

Meet our New Advisory Board Members!

Meet our New Advisory Board Members!

100 Women is pleased to welcome five new highly skilled and qualified members to our Advisory Board. Carol Yiannopoulos “The collective giving principle of 100 Women really appeals, especially now that I have seen the proceeds producing positive outcomes … Continue reading →

Fantastic response to call for expressions of interest

Fantastic response to call for expressions of interest

There has been a strong response to our request for grant expressions of interest (EOI) for projects to support women and girls with 58 EOIs received from eligible organisations. There was a great mix of projects put forward covering all … Continue reading →

A Letter of Gratitude

A Letter of Gratitude

100 Women recently granted the Cambodian Children’s Fund with $40,000 towards specialist training to 24 Cambodian female police officers in the Child Protection Unit on how to interview child victims of serious crimes, assisting in the expedient arrest of offenders. … Continue reading →

Talking and Working on Global Goals

Talking and Working on Global Goals

We are continually amazed at how our 100 Women members are impacting the world. Today we would like to profile 100 Women member, Annette Perrin. Annette is an Ambassador for the Global Goals, a set of ambitious targets launched by … Continue reading →

100 Reasons to Apply for a 100 Women Grant

100 Reasons to Apply for a 100 Women Grant

Now that we have got your attention let’s share with you 100 reasons to apply for a grant that will help support women and girls. Take a look at the photo, each one of these women has a story, some … Continue reading →

Professor Lyn Beazley supports 100 Women

Professor Lyn Beazley supports 100 Women

It started as yet another busy day at the University of Western Australia, juggling the demands of leading a research group of about 30 dedicated neuroscientists, atypically for science comprising more women than men. Our studies encompassed recovery from brain … Continue reading →

Meet our newest Ambassador

Meet our newest Ambassador

Tenille Bentley is an international transformational speaker and author, travelling the world stages. She is a highly sought after speaker, global online broadcaster, Consciousness Coach, Contemporary Thought Leader, Board Director & Business Leader with a history of building a multi … Continue reading →

Philanthropy to Change the World

Philanthropy to Change the World

Last week I attended the 3rd annual Nexus Australia Youth Summit in Sydney. Nexus brings together a global community of young philanthropists, social change-makers, business entrepreneurs and impact investors – bridging communities of wealth and social entrepreneurship. As founder, Rachel … Continue reading →

Gender Equality is a Shared Experience

Gender Equality is a Shared Experience

This month Conrad Liveris, a workforce diversity specialist, is our guest blogger. Men can seem confused about how they can best support women and I understand that. Men who recognise the privileges they have been given and want to do … Continue reading →

Positive change for women and girls

Positive change for women and girls

Telethon Kids Institute and two international charities will receive vital funding of $99,950 via three grants from WA-based giving circle 100 Women, targeting employment, training and education. The successful projects were chosen by giving circle members who each donated $1,200 … Continue reading →

Women and Men Standing together

Women and Men Standing together

It was wonderful to see David Morrison AO named Australian of the Year for his work on gender equality. He has had an amazing career and has transformed the culture of the army to be more inclusive and diverse. He … Continue reading →

2015 Grant Finalists Announced

2015 Grant Finalists Announced

So who are the 2015 Grant Finalists? In 2014, 100 Women members invested over $100,000 in the empowerment of women and girls both here and overseas. It is time for us to do it all again! Twenty-four expressions of interest … Continue reading →

Grant Information Evening – 24 November

Grant Information Evening – 24 November

All 100 Women members including mini circle participants are warmly invited to join us for the presentation of the 2015 Grant Finalists at our members only Grants Information Evening on Tuesday 24 November, at Spacecubed. Your individual invitation is awaiting … Continue reading →

Annual Impact!

Read our Annual Report of Impact! — Last day of October means it’s the last day of our October Membership bonuses for all current, new and renewing members. Help us get to 100 members in 2015 (we are at 67 … Continue reading →

Economic Empowerment

Economic Empowerment with Sharon Warburton

Earlier this year the gender pay gap in Australia reached a record high of 18.8%. Because of this, women are disproportionately affected by poverty and are more likely to retire into poverty. Economic Empowerment was appropriately the focus of our … Continue reading →

October Membership Bonus!

October Membership Bonus!

Don’t Delay! Time to renew or join! Get involved! If you’re thinking of joining 100 Women or renewing your membership – the month of October is a great time to get your donations in! Check out the two amazing bonuses … Continue reading →

100 Women Members Dinners: Meet Gerry Day-Perkins

100 Women Members Dinners: Meet Gerry Day-Perkins

I have been a part of many groups and clubs in my life but nothing resonated as much joy as last week’s 100 Women member only dinner! The fact is that it does not matter what you do, whether or … Continue reading →

100 Women Transforming the Lives of Women in India

100 Women Transforming the Lives of Women in India

You may remember previously reading about how your donation has helped Zonta House Refuge and the Global Development Group improve the health, safety and empowerment of women, both here and abroad. But there was also a third recipient of the … Continue reading →

Meet a 100 Women Member: Gabrielle Walker

Meet a 100 Women Member: Gabrielle Walker

“I believe it is time for us to rethink how we are situated in the world and the outcomes we would like to have from this generation. There is no quick fix, or easy answer to increasing the opportunities that … Continue reading →

100 Women Member Goes Global

100 Women Member Goes Global

I joined 100 Women as Treasurer in late 2013. I was so inspired by the idea of women coming together as a community to empower girls and women in need. Working with 100 Women to get the project off the … Continue reading →

Zonta House Refuge: Helping WA women break free for a better life

Zonta House Refuge: Helping WA women break free for a better life

Ever wonder what happened to your 100 Women donation last year? As you may be aware, one of three inaugural grants was awarded to the Zonta House Refuge Association in November 2014. This $40,000 grant was for the innovative Positive … Continue reading →

Partnering with TFN to support women and girls

Partnering with TFN to support women and girls

100 Women is excited to be partnering with TFN for their next live collective giving event in Perth in support of four inspirational grassroots nonprofits working specifically with women and girls. We’d love you to join us. TFN events are … Continue reading →

100 Women recognised in a Soroptimist Award

100 Women recognised in a Soroptimist Award

On Saturday 15th August, 100 Women Co-Founder Alicia Curtis, won the Stella Giles Award for her work benefiting women and girls in the community. The award was presented to Alicia at a Soroptimist International of Western Australia award lunch. Alicia … Continue reading →

Video to tackle workplace equality

Video to tackle workplace equality

Charlie Caruso and founder of Steel Heels, Sharon Warburton have joined forces in a mission to create a video series that tackles equality in the workplace. Both Sharon and Charlie are deeply committed to creating videos that offer actionable solutions … Continue reading →

Expression of Interest for 100 Women Grants are now closed

Expression of Interest for 100 Women Grants are now closed

Thank you to all the organisations that submitted an Expression of Interest (EOIs) in our 2015 grant round. EOIs closed last week and our grants subcommittee, comprising 100 Women members, will assess the submissions over the coming weeks. A diverse … Continue reading →

Making a difference is a form of power

Making a difference is a form of power

“She’s helpless, she’s voiceless…If this happened to men, we would have foundations and supplies coming in from all over the world. Ruth Kennedy – Nurse, Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital, Ethiopia Powerful women. Images of Oprah Winfrey, Hillary Clinton and Michelle … Continue reading →

The Restore Rose program helps women and girls bloom in Cambodia

The Restore Rose program helps women and girls bloom in Cambodia

The Restore Rose program through the Global Development Group was awarded one of the 100 Women inaugural grants in November 2014. The grant of $14,400 was to provide a Restore Rose (silicone menstrual cup) to 4,800 women living in poverty in … Continue reading →

Mini-circle: Another way to contribute to 100 Women!

Mini-circle: Another way to contribute to 100 Women!

Sometimes it just hits you. That’s it. That is exactly what needs to be done. That is how I felt when I first heard about 100 Women. I knew I had to be a part of it…somehow. I had met Alicia … Continue reading →

100 Women Networking Breakfast with Ambassador-Dr Erica Smyth

100 Women Networking Breakfast with Ambassador-Dr Erica Smyth

On Wednesday, 24th June 100 Women will be hosting a networking breakfast session at Jackson McDonald. The breakfast is an opportunity to hear more about being a 100 Women member, One of our core aims at 100 Women is igniting women’s … Continue reading →

100 Women supports Filling the Pool

100 Women supports Filling the Pool

It is a truth universally acknowledged (and now supported by research) that Perth has a blokey, masculine culture, poorer childcare options, a wider gender pay gap than elsewhere in the country and a social culture that tells women who don’t … Continue reading →

Meet a Committee Member: Kristy Rodwell

Meet a Committee Member: Kristy Rodwell

“We are investing in women and girls to achieve gender equality. Achieving gender equality means that one’s rights or opportunities do not depend on being male or female. This is not an issue for far away shores, women and girls … Continue reading →

100 Women: International Women’s Health Spotlight Wrap up

100 Women: International Women’s Health Spotlight Wrap up

The April International Women’s Health Spotlight was held at the State Library of Western Australia. Guests were welcomed by the soothing sounds of Ezereve (Kat Eggleston) before they were seated for the evening. Susan Ardagh was the first speaker of … Continue reading →

100 Women Profiled in Scoop Magazine

100 Women Profiled in Scoop Magazine

Have a read of our latest media profile in the latest Scoop Magazine! You can read it online here. Thanks to journalist, Christie Bosworth for the great piece! Join the 100 Women fun as a individual member or mini circle!

100 Women celebrates one year! #giftofchange

100 Women celebrates one year! #giftofchange

Join our 1st Birthday Celebrations 100 Women celebrates the #giftofchange It’s been ONE YEAR since 100 Women launched and we are really excited to have had you along on the journey with us! We have big dreams to create more impact … Continue reading →

8th March 2015, International Women’s Day: #Makeithappen

8th March 2015, International Women’s Day: #Makeithappen

International Women’s Day is one of the most important days in the calendar for women. Held on the 8th of March has been observed since the 1900s the day is used both to celebrate women’s achievements and be involved in activating … Continue reading →

Women in Leadership Facts and Figures

Women in Leadership Facts and Figures

The Australian Government’s and the Workplace Gender Equality Agency published ‘Australia’s Gender Equality Scorecard’ in November 2014. They took in data from 3.9M employees, 11,000 employers, and 4,354 reports to produce the report. The report aims to use this data … Continue reading →

15 reasons you should join 100 Women in 2015

15 reasons you should join 100 Women in 2015

100 Women is a giving circle focused on empowering women, both as philanthropists and through the receipt of our grants. It’s a powerfully practical way that women can be involved in positively contributing to their community. 2015 is our second … Continue reading →

Emergency Relief over Christmas

Emergency Relief over Christmas

For some, Christmas can be the most fun time of the year. For others, it can be a troubling occasion. Either through financial hardship, domestic violence or mental illness, Christmas can become the hardest season of year, and a time … Continue reading →

100 Women and Shopnate

100 Women and Shopnate

100 Women have recently started working with Shopnate. It allows our supporters to raise donations for us just by doing their usual shopping online. We’d love you to take part and register at www.shopnate.com.au/charity/100-women. There are hundreds of big name … Continue reading →

International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women

International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women

How would you know if the lady that lives next door was being abused? Would you know what to do if your friend/daughter/mother was being abused? What options are available to you if you are being abused? These are all … Continue reading →

Essentials for Women

Essentials for Women

“If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him…We need not wait to see what others do.” – Mahatma Ghandi I came across the quote above … Continue reading →

Inaugural Grants Transform Women’s Lives at Home and Overseas

Inaugural Grants Transform Women’s Lives at Home and Overseas

100 Women has awarded three grants that will transform the lives of women close to home and overseas at a ceremony at Perth Town Hall. One grant goes to a Perth women’s refuge and two to organisations that promote women’s … Continue reading →

We’ve reached $100,000!

We’ve reached $100,000!

100 Women has reached a very exciting milestone! With 84 members (and mini circles) who have donated $1200, we have now surpassed the $100,000 mark! Donations close on the 10th November so there is still time to join and be … Continue reading →

Our 2014 Grants Process

Our 2014 Grants Process

On the 30th October, it was great to see nearly half our membership attend our first Grants Information evening, expertly facilitated by Co-Founder and Vice-Chair, Megan Anderson. Megan shared the rigorous process that the grants committee had followed to go … Continue reading →

Members Only Grants Information Night!

Members Only Grants Information Night!

We are so excited to bring together our members next Thursday night (30th October) to reveal the shortlisted grant applicants! It’s time to find out more about applicants and choose where to award the funds! Exciting! At this session, members … Continue reading →

Anti- Poverty Week

Anti- Poverty Week

Picture this, you’ve just received an eviction notice from your Real Estate agent because you skipped a few rent payments and have struggled to catch. On top of this you’ve just received bills for water, electricity, and gas. Why do … Continue reading →

October Connect at The Black Swan Prize

October Connect at The Black Swan Prize

The October Connect event was held at Linton and Kay Art Gallery in Brookfield Place with a private viewing of the Black Swan Prize. Tina Wilson, the director of ARTrinsic and director of the exhibition welcomed the members with an … Continue reading →

Alicia Curtis named in AFR’s 100 Women of Influence List

Alicia Curtis named in AFR’s 100 Women of Influence List

Our congratulations to 100 Women co-founder and Chair, Alicia Curtis, and 100 Women Ambassador, Rabia Siddique. Both women have been named in The Australian Financial Review’s and Westpac’s 100 Women of Influence! There were only five WA women who made … Continue reading →

September Connect Event

September Connect Event

September’s Connect event was held on a warm spring evening on in the outdoor area of Pica Bar. About 15 new and prospective members gathered to meet with 100 Women committee members Sophie Frodsham, Michelle Slater, Trinity Brown, Amethyst Duggan, … Continue reading →

Latest News

2018 Annual Review Our fifth year in operation was definitely a year of celebration! Thank you to our Advisory Board including Michelle Emmett, Pam Richards, Kristy Rodwell, Grace Mugabe, Megan Del Borrello, Carol Yiannopoulos, Melissa Beamish, Alene Sullivan and Jacqui Alder. You’re an … Continue reading →

2018 Gala Celebration – Grant Recipients Announced The 2018 100 Women Gala Celebration was an inspirational night to remember! Here’s a beautiful recap of our Gala event by True Life Stories. Most excitingly 100 Women awarded grants to four local, national and international projects supporting women and … Continue reading →

2018 Grant Finalists Announced! Celebrating 5 Year of Giving The 100 Women Advisory Board is excited to announce our six grant finalists for 2018. Excitement is building for the 5th Grants Gala with the announcement of the grant recipients on Friday, 2 November at … Continue reading →

Developing Capacity of Remote Aboriginal Women to Become Community Researchers The 100 Women Advisory Board is delighted to inform our members that this project is now officially complete! We are also keen to share some of its positive outcomes with you, demonstrating the impact that your membership with 100 Women … Continue reading →

Grant Recipient: Girls from Oz “Our Song” Project Highlights In 2016 the Girls From Oz (G-Oz) project “Our Song” was chosen by 100 Women members to receive one of the 3 grants awarded that year. In December 2017, as many members will remember we were treated to a fabulous … Continue reading →

Grant Recipients Update & Feedback From 2016 Grant Recipient “Telethon Kids Upskilling Aboriginal Women To Become Community Leaders” With your help 100 WOMEN has awarded 13 grants over the last 4 years totalling nearly $400,000. This year, the Advisory Board is committed to sharing the impact of these grants with all of you. To begin with, as … Continue reading →

Shining The Spotlight On Women In Leadership – Sarah Glenister In the fifth part of our blog series on women in leadership we spoke to 100 Women member, Sarah Glenister, Director of Change that Matters. On graduating from Murdoch University with a Bachelor of Psychology, majoring in Organisational Psychology Sarah … Continue reading →

Speaking Up: from the Inside Out “Imagine speaking to yourself as you would to someone you love deeply.” Oriah ‘Mountain Dreamer’ House It’s taken most of my life to even consider this delightful possibility. When I did eventually summon the courage to anticipate the kindness … Continue reading →

100 Women Year in Review Our fourth year in operation was definitely an exciting one! I have to thank the Advisory Board including Kristy Rodwell, Grace Mugabe, Megan Del Borrello, Vanessa Haberland, Carol Yiannopoulos, Melissa Beamish, Michelle Emmett, Annette Perrin, Vivienne Powe and previous Board … Continue reading →

Shining The Spotlight On Women In Leadership – Katie Voss In the fourth part of our blog series on women in leadership we spoke to 100 Women member, Katie Voss, the Community Development Manager for WA at Beyond Bank. Can you please give us a brief overview of your background, … Continue reading →

$96,800 awarded with Collective Giving The 2017 100 Women Grants Gala Celebration was an inspirational night to remember! Most excitingly 100 Women awarded grants to four local, national and international projects supporting women and families. The grants include: • Earbus Foundation of WA is awarded … Continue reading →

2017 Grant Finalists Announced The 100 Women Advisory Board is excited to announce our six grant finalists and handover the decision process for the recipients to our Members who have generously donated $90,000 towards making a positive difference in the lives of women and … Continue reading →

All your questions about 100 Women answered! So you have heard about 100 Women but want some more details? Then the following is intended to answer the common questions the Advisory Board gets asked on a regular basis. If your question is not answered below, please email … Continue reading →

Grants Finalists Update On Sunday 10 September, the Grants Subcommittee came together to finalise the assessment of the applications that had been invited to the second stage of our grants process. From an initial 66 expressions of interest, there were 15 projects … Continue reading →

Shining The Spotlight On Women In Leadership – Jacqui Alder Leadership for women is a key issue and we’re putting it front and centre with our blog series. In this third instalment 100 Women member Jacqui Alder shares her thoughts on this issue. Jacqui says she had what you … Continue reading →

ACCF Vietnam Cervical Screening Program As part of the 2016 Grants Round, 100 Women members collectively awarded the Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation (ACCF) $29,000 to enable it to expand its successful cervical screening, research and treatment program to 26 new communities in the Hau Giang Province … Continue reading →

Shining The Spotlight On Women In Leadership – Pip Brennan In part two of our blog series on women in leadership we spoke to 100 Women member, Pip Brennan the Executive Director at Health Consumers’ Council. Pip, an arts graduate, has had a very rich and varied career, from … Continue reading →

What It Means To Be A 100 Women Member – Katrina Giura Starting out quite young in life with my first job fresh out of Uni, I didn’t really get an opportunity to explore the world so to speak. Being in the same place for such a long time, new day same … Continue reading →

100 Women 2017 Grants EOI Update Jacqui Alder from our 2017 Grants Subcommittee, has an update on our 2017 Grants Process. This year 100 Women received 66 Expressions of Interests(EOIs) for the grants of up to $30,000, an increase from 2016 when we received 58 … Continue reading →

Be Mentored By a Leader and Philanthropist This month sees 100 Women launch our Member Mentor Offer. If you’re thinking of joining 100 Women or renewing your membership – now is a great time. Every NEW and RENEWING member, who has joined before 31 August, will go … Continue reading →

Shining The Spotlight On Women In Leadership – Series One Over the next few months we’re shining a spotlight on women in leadership with our blog series. We asked five 100 Women members to share their thoughts on this issue. First in the series is Tammy Tansley a human resources, … Continue reading →

What it means to be a 100 Women member By Sharon Gittings I am a 100 Women member, this is a new and recent journey I’ve started upon. I am also an Emergency Nurse, this is a longer-term journey that I have travelled and still continue on today. At … Continue reading →

100 Women 2017 Grants Now Open The 100 Women Advisory Board and Grants Subcommittee are excited to announce that Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for our 2017 grants. Our aim at 100 Women is to provide three grants of up to $30,000 that … Continue reading →

We’ve Got A Way To Reduce Your Tax Obligations! By Grace Mugabe No one wants to be paying more tax than they are obligated to but it’s also important to be aware of the rules and requirements for claiming a tax deduction. Failing to follow rules surrounding tax deductions … Continue reading →

CAMBODIAN CHILDREN’S FUND CPU SPECIALIST CHILD INTERVIEWERS COURSE 100 Women members collectively awarded Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF) Child Protection Unit (CPU) a 2015 grant of $40,000 towards a “Specialist Child Interviewers Course” for 22 Cambodian police women. By way of background, in the 2015 report “Getting Away With … Continue reading →

Top 5 Resources to Inspire Books and blogs can be a great source of inspiration, learning and awareness. Here are some of our favourite resources to inspire you about women’s issues, philanthropy and leading in the community. 1. BOOK: Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristof … Continue reading →

Telethon Kids Institute Afternoon Tea In 2015 Telethon Kids Institute was awarded a 100 Women grant of $39,450 towards assisting ten Aboriginal women from across the Fitzroy Valley (in the Kimberley region of WA) become community researchers whilst exploring long term intervention strategies for Fetal … Continue reading →

So what is a giving circle anyway? Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead (Cultural anthropologist) Giving circles are a relatively new type of philanthropy having only been introduced … Continue reading →

Why we shouldn’t invest in women The evidence is clear on why women don’t really need to be invested in: There’s not many of them – they are only the minority of the population (with men representing a whopping 50.4% http://www.worldometers.info/world-population/world-population-gender-age.php) They’re not leading anything – … Continue reading →

Restore Rose Grant Completed 100 Women members past and present have good cause to celebrate as we are happy to inform you that the third inaugural grant has been formally completed. Along with building healthier communities for women in Northern India and the Zonta … Continue reading →

2017 – A BETTER WAY! Rabia Siddique is a criminal and human rights lawyer, a retired British Army officer, a former terrorism and war crimes prosecutor, a professional speaker, trainer, MC, facilitator and published author. And we are blessed to have Rabia as an Ambassador … Continue reading →

Introducing Fadzi Whande – Our Newest Ambassador 100 Women is delighted to announce the appointment of our newest Ambassador – Fadzi Whande. Fadzi Whande is a dynamic and engaging award winning international speaker, author, social justice advocate and champion for encouraging dialogue as a means of understanding … Continue reading →

Introducing our New Membership Options! Hello! We’d like to introduce ourselves – we’re Shireen and Vanessa, Board Members at 100 Women and Co-Chairs of the Memberships Sub-Committee. We’re writing this to let you know we’ve just made membership to 100 Women a whole lot easier! … Continue reading →

What it Means to Be a 100 Women Member – Helen Axton Being a member of 100 Women divides into two clear reasons for me; giving and receiving. Like many people I have always being a regular donor to charitable causes, but over time things started to seem ‘not quite right’. Street … Continue reading →

2016 Grant Recipients Announced 100 Women grant $90,000 to create positive change for women and girls 100 Women is proud to announce the recipients from their latest grant round. Members have generously donated to make approximately $90,000 available and have collectively decided on the … Continue reading →

100 Women Interviews Scott Neeson – Founder, Cambodian Children’s Fund Last year 100 Women were lucky enough to have Scott Neeson – Founder of Cambodian Children’s Fund and previous 100 Women grant recipient, speak at one of our events. And we had the opportunity to interview him after. What is … Continue reading →

Grace Mugabe – 100 Women Treasurer 100 Women is a 100% volunteer run organisation and our advisory board members play an integral role by providing strategic direction and leadership. Grace Mugabe is the Treasurer for 100 Women. Get to know Grace Grace is a qualified … Continue reading →

2016 in Review Wow, it’s seems like just yesterday that we started 100 Women and here we are, weeks away, giving away our third round of funding! There is nothing better than getting that tingling feeling at our grants celebration evenings when … Continue reading →

Kristy Rodwell – Chair, Grants Subcommittee 100 Women is a 100% volunteer run organisation and our advisory board members play an integral role by providing strategic direction and leadership. Kristy Rodwell is an inaugural board member and is the chair of the grants subcommittee who has … Continue reading →

BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES IN INDIA & CHANGING LIVES In November 2014 Opportunity International for a project in conjunction with Healing Fields Foundation was one of the inaugural 100 Women grant recipients for their “Build Healthy Communities” project based in the North India States of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, … Continue reading →

5 ways you can make a difference in your everyday life I think it’s fair to say that we are living in highly uncertain times. Whether it’s politics, the economy, our environment or issues closer to home, it can really make you question whether you can really make a difference in … Continue reading →

We are delighted to present the grant finalists for 2016 We are delighted to announce our five grant finalists and shortly open the voting for our members to decide the 2016 grant recipients. From the 58 expressions of interest we received earlier in the year, 19 were asked to submit … Continue reading →

Dr Sue van Leeuwen – Philanthropy is Accessible to Everyone Dr Sue van Leeuwen has been a member of 100 Women since its inception. She is an experienced Executive and Non-Executive Director and was the former CEO of Leadership WA. Sue now runs her own business, ‘Amity Leadership and Consulting’ … Continue reading →

How to create a great LinkedIn profile LinkedIn is a social media platform for you to build your brand and connect with other professionals, colleagues, potential employees and clients. Its not an online resume so don’t treat it as one. LinkedIn is a platform for others to … Continue reading →

Barb de Corti is our Newest Ambassador We’re extremely happy to announce that Barb de Corti is now an Ambassador for 100 Women. Find out more about Barb and why she supports 100 Women. About Barb I’m the founder and CEO of ENJO Australia, a direct selling … Continue reading →

FIRST 2014 GRANT COMPLETED 100 Women’s Mission is “to enable everyday people to be involved in creating a world where all women and girls can live safely with access to health, education and economic freedom. We do this by combining donations and knowledge to … Continue reading →

Benefits of Donating When you make a donation to a charity or not for profit like 100 Women, what are you really doing? Yes, you’re helping to helping to combat poverty and promote hygiene in Cambodia, where poverty is rampant and hygiene is … Continue reading →

Who will be on the shortlist? Assessing the 58 expressions of interest (EOI) received in response to our 2016 grant application round proved to be a challenging task, but also one filled with inspiration. The breadth of topics and thought behind the various projects supporting women … Continue reading →

Wrap up of the 100 Women – Scott Neeson event On Friday, 9 September 100 Women hosted an event with Scott Neeson the founder of the Cambodian Children’s Fund. The Cambodian Children’s Fund was a recipient of one of our 2015 grants so it was all the more significant to … Continue reading →

5 Tips to becoming more efficient Are you one of those people who frantically searches your home or office for keys, phone, purse before racing out the door? Do you have an inbox full of emails you never get to…or are there other chores and errands … Continue reading →

Cambodian Children’s Fund & 100 Women coming together to create positive change Members of the 100 Women Advisory Board are very excited as we draw close to our next major event when Scott Neeson will share his inspiring journey from a Hollywood career as President of 20th Century Fox International to founding … Continue reading →

Meet our New Advisory Board Members! 100 Women is pleased to welcome five new highly skilled and qualified members to our Advisory Board. Carol Yiannopoulos “The collective giving principle of 100 Women really appeals, especially now that I have seen the proceeds producing positive outcomes … Continue reading →

Fantastic response to call for expressions of interest There has been a strong response to our request for grant expressions of interest (EOI) for projects to support women and girls with 58 EOIs received from eligible organisations. There was a great mix of projects put forward covering all … Continue reading →

A Letter of Gratitude 100 Women recently granted the Cambodian Children’s Fund with $40,000 towards specialist training to 24 Cambodian female police officers in the Child Protection Unit on how to interview child victims of serious crimes, assisting in the expedient arrest of offenders. … Continue reading →

Talking and Working on Global Goals We are continually amazed at how our 100 Women members are impacting the world. Today we would like to profile 100 Women member, Annette Perrin. Annette is an Ambassador for the Global Goals, a set of ambitious targets launched by … Continue reading →

100 Reasons to Apply for a 100 Women Grant Now that we have got your attention let’s share with you 100 reasons to apply for a grant that will help support women and girls. Take a look at the photo, each one of these women has a story, some … Continue reading →

Professor Lyn Beazley supports 100 Women It started as yet another busy day at the University of Western Australia, juggling the demands of leading a research group of about 30 dedicated neuroscientists, atypically for science comprising more women than men. Our studies encompassed recovery from brain … Continue reading →

Meet our newest Ambassador Tenille Bentley is an international transformational speaker and author, travelling the world stages. She is a highly sought after speaker, global online broadcaster, Consciousness Coach, Contemporary Thought Leader, Board Director & Business Leader with a history of building a multi … Continue reading →

Philanthropy to Change the World Last week I attended the 3rd annual Nexus Australia Youth Summit in Sydney. Nexus brings together a global community of young philanthropists, social change-makers, business entrepreneurs and impact investors – bridging communities of wealth and social entrepreneurship. As founder, Rachel … Continue reading →

Gender Equality is a Shared Experience This month Conrad Liveris, a workforce diversity specialist, is our guest blogger. Men can seem confused about how they can best support women and I understand that. Men who recognise the privileges they have been given and want to do … Continue reading →

Positive change for women and girls Telethon Kids Institute and two international charities will receive vital funding of $99,950 via three grants from WA-based giving circle 100 Women, targeting employment, training and education. The successful projects were chosen by giving circle members who each donated $1,200 … Continue reading →

Women and Men Standing together It was wonderful to see David Morrison AO named Australian of the Year for his work on gender equality. He has had an amazing career and has transformed the culture of the army to be more inclusive and diverse. He … Continue reading →

2015 Grant Finalists Announced So who are the 2015 Grant Finalists? In 2014, 100 Women members invested over $100,000 in the empowerment of women and girls both here and overseas. It is time for us to do it all again! Twenty-four expressions of interest … Continue reading →

Grant Information Evening – 24 November All 100 Women members including mini circle participants are warmly invited to join us for the presentation of the 2015 Grant Finalists at our members only Grants Information Evening on Tuesday 24 November, at Spacecubed. Your individual invitation is awaiting … Continue reading →

Annual Impact! Read our Annual Report of Impact! — Last day of October means it’s the last day of our October Membership bonuses for all current, new and renewing members. Help us get to 100 members in 2015 (we are at 67 … Continue reading →

Economic Empowerment with Sharon Warburton Earlier this year the gender pay gap in Australia reached a record high of 18.8%. Because of this, women are disproportionately affected by poverty and are more likely to retire into poverty. Economic Empowerment was appropriately the focus of our … Continue reading →

October Membership Bonus! Don’t Delay! Time to renew or join! Get involved! If you’re thinking of joining 100 Women or renewing your membership – the month of October is a great time to get your donations in! Check out the two amazing bonuses … Continue reading →

100 Women Members Dinners: Meet Gerry Day-Perkins I have been a part of many groups and clubs in my life but nothing resonated as much joy as last week’s 100 Women member only dinner! The fact is that it does not matter what you do, whether or … Continue reading →

100 Women Transforming the Lives of Women in India You may remember previously reading about how your donation has helped Zonta House Refuge and the Global Development Group improve the health, safety and empowerment of women, both here and abroad. But there was also a third recipient of the … Continue reading →

Meet a 100 Women Member: Gabrielle Walker “I believe it is time for us to rethink how we are situated in the world and the outcomes we would like to have from this generation. There is no quick fix, or easy answer to increasing the opportunities that … Continue reading →

100 Women Member Goes Global I joined 100 Women as Treasurer in late 2013. I was so inspired by the idea of women coming together as a community to empower girls and women in need. Working with 100 Women to get the project off the … Continue reading →

Zonta House Refuge: Helping WA women break free for a better life Ever wonder what happened to your 100 Women donation last year? As you may be aware, one of three inaugural grants was awarded to the Zonta House Refuge Association in November 2014. This $40,000 grant was for the innovative Positive … Continue reading →

Partnering with TFN to support women and girls 100 Women is excited to be partnering with TFN for their next live collective giving event in Perth in support of four inspirational grassroots nonprofits working specifically with women and girls. We’d love you to join us. TFN events are … Continue reading →

100 Women recognised in a Soroptimist Award On Saturday 15th August, 100 Women Co-Founder Alicia Curtis, won the Stella Giles Award for her work benefiting women and girls in the community. The award was presented to Alicia at a Soroptimist International of Western Australia award lunch. Alicia … Continue reading →

Video to tackle workplace equality Charlie Caruso and founder of Steel Heels, Sharon Warburton have joined forces in a mission to create a video series that tackles equality in the workplace. Both Sharon and Charlie are deeply committed to creating videos that offer actionable solutions … Continue reading →

Expression of Interest for 100 Women Grants are now closed Thank you to all the organisations that submitted an Expression of Interest (EOIs) in our 2015 grant round. EOIs closed last week and our grants subcommittee, comprising 100 Women members, will assess the submissions over the coming weeks. A diverse … Continue reading →

Making a difference is a form of power “She’s helpless, she’s voiceless…If this happened to men, we would have foundations and supplies coming in from all over the world. Ruth Kennedy – Nurse, Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital, Ethiopia Powerful women. Images of Oprah Winfrey, Hillary Clinton and Michelle … Continue reading →

The Restore Rose program helps women and girls bloom in Cambodia The Restore Rose program through the Global Development Group was awarded one of the 100 Women inaugural grants in November 2014. The grant of $14,400 was to provide a Restore Rose (silicone menstrual cup) to 4,800 women living in poverty in … Continue reading →

Mini-circle: Another way to contribute to 100 Women! Sometimes it just hits you. That’s it. That is exactly what needs to be done. That is how I felt when I first heard about 100 Women. I knew I had to be a part of it…somehow. I had met Alicia … Continue reading →

100 Women Networking Breakfast with Ambassador-Dr Erica Smyth On Wednesday, 24th June 100 Women will be hosting a networking breakfast session at Jackson McDonald. The breakfast is an opportunity to hear more about being a 100 Women member, One of our core aims at 100 Women is igniting women’s … Continue reading →

100 Women supports Filling the Pool It is a truth universally acknowledged (and now supported by research) that Perth has a blokey, masculine culture, poorer childcare options, a wider gender pay gap than elsewhere in the country and a social culture that tells women who don’t … Continue reading →

Meet a Committee Member: Kristy Rodwell “We are investing in women and girls to achieve gender equality. Achieving gender equality means that one’s rights or opportunities do not depend on being male or female. This is not an issue for far away shores, women and girls … Continue reading →

100 Women: International Women’s Health Spotlight Wrap up The April International Women’s Health Spotlight was held at the State Library of Western Australia. Guests were welcomed by the soothing sounds of Ezereve (Kat Eggleston) before they were seated for the evening. Susan Ardagh was the first speaker of … Continue reading →

100 Women Profiled in Scoop Magazine Have a read of our latest media profile in the latest Scoop Magazine! You can read it online here. Thanks to journalist, Christie Bosworth for the great piece! Join the 100 Women fun as a individual member or mini circle!

100 Women celebrates one year! #giftofchange Join our 1st Birthday Celebrations 100 Women celebrates the #giftofchange It’s been ONE YEAR since 100 Women launched and we are really excited to have had you along on the journey with us! We have big dreams to create more impact … Continue reading →

8th March 2015, International Women’s Day: #Makeithappen International Women’s Day is one of the most important days in the calendar for women. Held on the 8th of March has been observed since the 1900s the day is used both to celebrate women’s achievements and be involved in activating … Continue reading →

Women in Leadership Facts and Figures The Australian Government’s and the Workplace Gender Equality Agency published ‘Australia’s Gender Equality Scorecard’ in November 2014. They took in data from 3.9M employees, 11,000 employers, and 4,354 reports to produce the report. The report aims to use this data … Continue reading →

15 reasons you should join 100 Women in 2015 100 Women is a giving circle focused on empowering women, both as philanthropists and through the receipt of our grants. It’s a powerfully practical way that women can be involved in positively contributing to their community. 2015 is our second … Continue reading →

Emergency Relief over Christmas For some, Christmas can be the most fun time of the year. For others, it can be a troubling occasion. Either through financial hardship, domestic violence or mental illness, Christmas can become the hardest season of year, and a time … Continue reading →

100 Women and Shopnate 100 Women have recently started working with Shopnate. It allows our supporters to raise donations for us just by doing their usual shopping online. We’d love you to take part and register at www.shopnate.com.au/charity/100-women. There are hundreds of big name … Continue reading →

International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women How would you know if the lady that lives next door was being abused? Would you know what to do if your friend/daughter/mother was being abused? What options are available to you if you are being abused? These are all … Continue reading →

Essentials for Women “If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him…We need not wait to see what others do.” – Mahatma Ghandi I came across the quote above … Continue reading →

Inaugural Grants Transform Women’s Lives at Home and Overseas 100 Women has awarded three grants that will transform the lives of women close to home and overseas at a ceremony at Perth Town Hall. One grant goes to a Perth women’s refuge and two to organisations that promote women’s … Continue reading →

We’ve reached $100,000! 100 Women has reached a very exciting milestone! With 84 members (and mini circles) who have donated $1200, we have now surpassed the $100,000 mark! Donations close on the 10th November so there is still time to join and be … Continue reading →

Our 2014 Grants Process On the 30th October, it was great to see nearly half our membership attend our first Grants Information evening, expertly facilitated by Co-Founder and Vice-Chair, Megan Anderson. Megan shared the rigorous process that the grants committee had followed to go … Continue reading →

Members Only Grants Information Night! We are so excited to bring together our members next Thursday night (30th October) to reveal the shortlisted grant applicants! It’s time to find out more about applicants and choose where to award the funds! Exciting! At this session, members … Continue reading →

Anti- Poverty Week Picture this, you’ve just received an eviction notice from your Real Estate agent because you skipped a few rent payments and have struggled to catch. On top of this you’ve just received bills for water, electricity, and gas. Why do … Continue reading →

October Connect at The Black Swan Prize The October Connect event was held at Linton and Kay Art Gallery in Brookfield Place with a private viewing of the Black Swan Prize. Tina Wilson, the director of ARTrinsic and director of the exhibition welcomed the members with an … Continue reading →

Alicia Curtis named in AFR’s 100 Women of Influence List Our congratulations to 100 Women co-founder and Chair, Alicia Curtis, and 100 Women Ambassador, Rabia Siddique. Both women have been named in The Australian Financial Review’s and Westpac’s 100 Women of Influence! There were only five WA women who made … Continue reading →

September Connect Event September’s Connect event was held on a warm spring evening on in the outdoor area of Pica Bar. About 15 new and prospective members gathered to meet with 100 Women committee members Sophie Frodsham, Michelle Slater, Trinity Brown, Amethyst Duggan, … Continue reading →

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