JAUSTRALIA L
PRIME PRESS STATEMENT NO. 514
17 June 1975
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S YEAR GRANTS
The Prime Minister, Mr Whitlam, today announced
further funds and assistance for special projects during
International Women's Year. This is the fourth in a
series of grants announced over the last six months and
represents a total commitment so far of $ 1,139,302.
The grants were approved on the advice of the
Australian National Advisory Committee for International
Women's-Year. They are in line with the general responsibility
of the Committee to develop themes and encourage programs
to benefit women throughout Australia.
The largest amount,.$ 38,000 goes to the Australian
Department of Health for further funding of the Conference
on Women's Health in a Changing Society to be held in
Brisbane in August. This is in addition to an earlier
grant of $ 22,500 from International Women's Year funds,
and a special grant from the Family Planning Vote of the
Health Department. The $ 38,000 will go towards additional printing
costs, fares and accommodation for persons presenting
papers, and fares and accommodation for 50 people to
attend from special interest groups.
The Association of Queensland Women's Forum Clubs
will hold a seminar in Brisbane on September 14 with the
theme " Women at Work". This has attracted a grant of $ 4,220.
The recently established Women's Centre in Launceston
will receive $ 2,000 to cover the cost of some essential
furnishings and office equipment. Like other Women's Centres
the Launceston one will function as a referral and information
service as well as a meeting place available to all women in
the district. The International Women's Year Committee of the
Bland Shire Council will get $ 500 for a one-day seminar
on July 5 intended to raise some of the issues affecting
women in this large country area.
Ms Diana Wilson will receive a grant of $ 6,000 to
write a book on the achievements of Australian Sportswomen.
The book will include a general history of sportswomen,
specific biographies and a photographic section.
Ms Zelda d'Aprano will get $ 8,000 to write a book
drawing on her:, experiences in many political movements.
For further information contact John Gavin 470839
CANBERRA, A. C. T.
Priority \ Amount
Area Applicant and Descrip. tion of Project
Community INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S YEAR COMMITTEE
Attitudes BLAND SHIRE COUNCIL
This Committee proposes to hold a one clay
seminar on July the fifth. Subjects such
as " women on the land", " community aid",
" child care" will be discussed in order
to raise some of the issues affecting the
women of this large country area.
COST: 500.()
TIlE ASSOCIATION OF QUEENSLAND) WOMEN'S
FORUM CLUBS
The -Association would like to bring together
for one day representatives of
all their clubs throughout Queensland,
plus invited people from other clubs
and will also advertise the seminar
extensively so that all other women
will be given an opportunity to attend.
The theme of the seminar is to be
" Women at Work" and about 10o00 women are
expected to contribute. It will be held
in Brisbane on 14th September. COST: 4,220.0'
ZELDA D'APRANO
Grant to write a book. Zelda D'Aprano
has had wide experiences in many political
movements for the past 40 years. She
feels strongly that the women's movement
has failed to learn from the experiences
of the past and that she is in a position
to be able to bring the past and the
present together in a way that will be
meaningful for those who seek changes in
our society. COST: 8,000.00)
Priority
Area Community Attitudes Health and
Welf are Applicant and Description of Project
DIANA WILSON
Grant to write book celebrating the
achievements of Australian sportswomen.
It will include a general history of
sportswomen, specific biographies and
a photographi~ c section. A book such
as this will help) restore our sportswomen
to the position of prominence
they deserve and will provide a
valuable non-sexist reference source..
COST:
vvt -
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Conference on Women's Health in a
Changing Society.
This conference, to be held in August,
has already attracted a grant of
$ 22,500.00 from International Women ' s
Year funds. It has also received
funding from the Department of Health
Family Planning Vote.
It has become apparent that the
con erence will be very successful.
However, in order to maximize the
impact, further funding is requested
to cover additional printing costs
Fares and accommodation for persons
presenting papers Fares and
accommodation for S0 people from special
interest groups
Total requested
WOMEN IS CENTRE L AUNCESTON
Tfhis centre was recently acqIuired by a
group of women in Launceston. It is
similar to othcr such centres in that
it functions, as a meeting place, provides 1~ Amount 6,000.00
38 ,00 0 .00
Priority AreaApplicant and D) escription of Project -t
Health and
Welf are WOM. EN'S CENTRE LAUNCESTON ( Cont'd)
a central point for organising other
activities, acts as a refTerral and
information centre and is available
for all activities relating to women
in the area. Funds are requested to
cover the cost of some essential
items such as furnishings, office
equipment etc. COST:
A1* Amouni
2, n0n. 0
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