{"id":2234,"date":"2024-04-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-31T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.build.optimodesign.com.au\/westbrook\/community-fund-grant-empowering-women\/"},"modified":"2024-08-21T11:10:28","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T01:10:28","slug":"community-fund-grant-empowering-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.build.optimodesign.com.au\/westbrook\/community-fund-grant-empowering-women\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Fund Grant Empowering Women"},"content":{"rendered":"

An annual initiative of Westbrook\u2019s developer, Dennis Family Corporation, 2023 marked the sixth year the Westbrook Community Fund has been running, with $35,000 in grants awarded to local community and not-for-profit groups.<\/p>\n

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Amongst the successful applicants was Women\u2019s Multicultural Empowerment Network (WMEN), a community-based organisation dedicated to promoting the empowerment of women from diverse cultural backgrounds, who put their grant towards an International Women\u2019s Day celebration event last month.<\/p>\n

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We recently followed up with WMEN to find out how the day went \u2013 and it sounds like it was a resounding success!<\/p>\n

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Almost 50 women from Tarneit and Truganina, hailing from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, boarded a bus bound for Hanging Rock at Woodend, all set to enjoy a great day out.<\/p>\n

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They were not disappointed!<\/p>\n

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On arrival they engaged in a lively program of games and activities designed to foster empowerment, connections and friendship, where laughter and camaraderie were very much the order of the day!<\/p>\n

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One of the most popular activities was a thrilling trek to the summit of Hanging Rock, which provided participants with a unique opportunity to explore nature, challenge themselves, and enjoy the breathtaking views.<\/p>\n

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The sunny weather also provided the perfect backdrop for networking and meaningful conversations, as women shared experiences, insights, and aspirations with one another over a delicious selection of snacks, refreshing tea and a hearty lunch.<\/p>\n

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Says President, Venkat ram Reddy Upparlapalle, \u201cThe generous support of Dennis Family Corporation played a crucial role in making this celebration of women’s achievements a tremendous success, helping us to create a warm and welcoming environment where women felt supported, valued and inspired, and is greatly appreciated.”<\/p>\n

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For more information about WMEN, email WMENINC@GMAIL.COM<\/a> or call Nandini Biskunda, 0401 949 394 or Venkat ram Reddy Upparlapalle, 0433 264 076.<\/p>\n

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