14th Annual NSW Women’s Gathering—Grafton 2006

St Lawrence & Associates was a proud Diamond Sponsor for the 2006 Women’s Gathering by providing the services of its Director, Vicki St Lawrence as the Honorary Convenor and organiser. The Women’s Gathering was a weekend of workshops, key note speakers and tours with over 250 women in attendance from all over rural NSW and interstate and was held in Grafton 20-22 October 2006.
The 2009 Women’s Gathering will be held in Junee on 18-20 September.   See the Junee Council's web site for details  www.junee.nsw.gov.au

Victoria has been both a community representative & associated with numerous community organisations including:

• North Coast Institute of TAFE Advisory Council, member since 2004

• Northern Rivers Regional Development Board, member  2003 - 2007

• Grafton Main Street Economic Development Steering Committee, Inaugural Chairperson, 2003

• NR Area Health Service’s Hospital & Community Health Council. Council member May 2001 – July 2003

• Clarence Valley Partners in Care Alliance. An information sharing network between Health’s Primary & Extended Care Services and other Agencies, 2002

• FPA Health Inc. (formerly Family Planning NSW) member of the Board 2000 – 2005 to bring a rural perspective to the decision-making

• Tucabia Public School Council. Community Member 2002 & 2003

• Lower Clarence Women’s Group - member 1999 - 2003. Wrote the submission successful in attracting $100,000 NSW Department for Women’s Partnership Project to promote women’s role in the future development of the Valley. Active member of the Advisory Committee to conduct the Project.

• Clarence Valley Women Inc – Inaugural Secretary or President 2003 – 2006, Treasurer 2007 - 2009

• Rotary Club Of Grafton – member 2000 - 2006 & Board member (youth) in 2002. Member of the organising committees for the Grafton Antiques Fair & the Grafton Grand Muster.

• Community Programs Inc. (previously known as Clarence Valley Community Programs Inc.) A Board member during the period 1994 to 2000, positions included Chairperson (97/98), Vice-Chairperson and Treasurer. During this period the CVCP undertook a major restructure to consolidate for effective management. The CVCP is now the major community based auspice of community services in the Clarence Valley & beyond. It managed 14 projects (including one based in Inverell), & 75 staff in 2002 & continues to expand.

• Coldstream Community Pre-School Inc, Tucabia, 1983/89. As inaugural Secretary established the Preschool & wrote the successful application for funds to build the facility.

• Clarence Childhood Services Assoc. Inc – Inaugural Secretary 1982/84 CCSA established the Clarence Family Day Care Scheme during this period.