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What's happening in Peninsula in 2009?

A Meeting is to be held in May to discuss Peninsula AWE future directions.

Watch out for the meeting notice coming soon.

Events so far in 2009:

7 March - International Women's Day dinner - Jean Illingworth, CEO Djarragun College, Guest Speaker

Jean Illingworth, Guest Speaker

Henrietta Fourmile,Traditional Owner, of the Girrumuy Yidinji people, who gave the "Welcome to Country".

Note the gorgeous art work behind Henrietta, contributed by Carleen De Jong's prep class!!

Other photos from the I WD dinner:

Carleen De Jong, creative genius behind the table decorations, poster, and nametags.

Ravenshoes' Yabu Mija Women's group - promised to attend again next year!

Mixed group: Lynn fromTAFE, Marinka from Vlase Hair Salon and sister Linda , Liz Jorgensen Hambledon SS, Manena Cardemil Private Counsellor, Anne Holden and Lesigo Kaigey Cairns DO, and Carolyn Whaleboat.

Guests included Steve Wettenhall, member Barron River, Jean Illingworth Principal and CEO Djarragun College and guest speaker, Donna-Maree O'Connor Deputy Director TAFE, Desley Boyle, Member for Cairns, Val Schier Mayor Cairns Regional Council, and Kirsten Lesina, Cairns Councillor and chair of Cairns Youth Council.