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International Women's Day is a celebration of women's achievements, progress, and the call for gender equality worldwide and what better way to show your support and solidarity than by wearing a symbolic SISEAP IWD ribbon? 
Ribbons are folded and pinned ready to use.  Sell or give to attendees at your IWD event, or sell in your community to raise awareness to IWD and funds for your club. 
Cost $1.70 AUD per ribbon
Postage within Australia: 

Up to 100 Ribbons $3.50

Over 100 Ribbons $10.00

For postage outside of Australia please contact HQ at hq@siswp.org

By ordering your IWD ribbons, you not only amplify the voices of women but also contribute to our mission in empowering and uplifting women in our communities.
Let's stand together, create awareness, and inspire change by proudly wearing our IWD ribbons on International Women's Day and beyond. ⠀

Thank you for being part of our journey towards gender equality. Together, we can make a difference. Let's wear our ribbons with pride and showcase our commitment to an equal future!

Please note, these are now SOLD OUT!

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Stocking fillers, or that special gift to someone, give a gift this Christmas which will benefit women and girls across the Australian, Asia, Pacific countries. Your gift donation will provide a funding stream for Soroptimists to implement grass roots projects at their club level. Give this Christmas Gift Card $10.00 value to that special person in your life. 

Upon payment, the gift certificate will be sent to your email address.

Announcement of Nominations for 2026-2028 Position Holders

Nominations are invited for the following Federation positions.

The successful candidates will take office on 1 June 2026.

Elected Positions
 Communications Convenor
 Finance Convenor
 Governance Convenor
 Membership Convenor
 Assistant Membership Convenor [3 positions]
 Programme Convenor 
 Assistant Programme Convenor [2 positions]
 Programme Zone Co-ordinator [4 positions]
 
Appointed Positions
Archivist
 Friendship Link Co-ordinator
 ICT Liaison
 Programme Communications Co-ordinator
 Programme Database Support  
 Webinar Training Co-ordinator

Click on the relevant link that will take you to the Nomination form.

NOMINATION FORM FOR ELECTED & APPOINTED POSITION

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

CV TEMPLATES


The completed nomination form, CV and photo must be sent to the Federation Secretary/Returning Officer federationsecretary@siseap.org with a copy to HQ hq@siseap.org by 5pm Thursday 28 August 2025 Australian Eastern Standard Time [AEST].

ELECTION PROCESS TIMELINE

1 July 2025                           Notice to Clubs regarding nominations for

                                               Federation elected and appointed positions

28 August 2025                  Round 1 Nominations close at 5pm AEST to       

                                               Federation Secretary and HQ Officer

1 September 2025              Round 1 Result announced if only one nomination received

                                                      OR

Nominations and CVs for other positions requiring voting emailed to clubs and uploaded to the website

Round 2 Call for nominations for unfilled positions

14 September 2025                Round 1 Electronic voting begins if required

28 September 2025                Round 1 Electronic voting closes at 23.59 AEST

                                                   Round 2 Nominations close for unfilled positions

                                                   at 5pm AEST to Federation Secretary and HQ Officer

1 October 2025                       Result of Round 1 elections announced

                                                  Round 2 Result announced if only one nomination received

                                                      OR

Nominations and CVs for other positions requiring voting emailed to clubs and uploaded to the website

14 October 2025                    Round 2 Electronic voting begins if required

28 October 2025                     Round 2 Electronic voting closes at 23.59 AEST

1 November 2025                  Result of Round 2 elections announced

Where no nomination has been received for a position it becomes an agenda item at the next Federation General Meeting.

Assistant Membership Convenor - Asia 2024-2026 Biennium

Expressions of interest are being called for the Federation position of Assistant Membership Convenor - Asia. This is a great opportunity to play an important role within our Federation Membership Team for the remainder of the 2024-2026 Biennium.

Send your expression of interest to:

president.joanne@siseap.org

membership.kristeen@siseap.org 

Federation Secretary 2024-2026

Welcome to Cynthia as Federation Secretary, who has taken over from Berice for the remainder of the 2024-2026 Biennium.

We thank Berice for her contribution and welcome Cynthia. 

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Company By-Laws

The Company By-Laws have recently been updated and are now available for all members.

COMPANY BY-LAWS

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Federation Public Speaking Competition

Your club and members can get involved and be  ready to be inspired by bold ideas, passionate perspectives, and thoughtful solutions from the next generation of changemakers.

This year’s theme, "Empowered Voices, Sustainable Choices," encourages young people to explore how individuals and communities can make informed, ethical, and bold decisions that support a more sustainable and equitable future.

Express your clubs interest now!  Join this exciting opportunity to work within our Federation providing our youth with a voice. 

Categories:

 12 years -15 years

 16 years - 19 years

This is your opportunity to express your interest in talking part in this Federation initiative.

Please complete by the 24th June.

List your expression of interest

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SISEAP Membership

Soroptimist International is a global movement of women, with members belonging to more than 3,000 clubs in 126 countries/territories, spread over 5 Federations