Kaarakin – More Than A Wing And A Prayer

Kaarakin Fundraising Project – With DVDs of the movie
“On A Wing And A Prayer”
“On a Wing and a Prayer” follows the incredible life cycle of the Carnaby’s cockatoo through the engaging story of one small cockatoo family. Capturing a remarkable “never filmed before” journey of life and hope for one of Australia’s most loved, but critically, endangered birds.
Recently screened Australia-wide on the ABC , this inspiring and educational film received rave reviews and will shortly be available on DVD as a fundraising project for Kaarakin.
This project will raise funds to support the ongoing work of Kaarakin, in its mission to protect, rehabilitate and release endangered species of Australian wildlife – including our Black Cockatoos
What are we asking you to do? Place your order NOW!
Please buy and gift a copy of the DVD to your local school.
Every school in Australia deserves to have this wonderful film in their own libraries. To make a gift of a copy to your local school: use this link to email your request>> support@storiesmynanatells.com
As a parent or grandparent, buy a copy for your own family, to view and enjoy at home.
Every family in Australia can have this wonderful film in their own home. Every parent will love sharing this inspiring film with their children. To buy your personal copy: email your request>>. support@storiesmynanatells.com
The DVD is $23.00, including P&H and will be mailed directly to the school you nominate or your home address. While purchases do not attract a tax deduction as a donation to Kaarakin, all funds received (apart from the costs of P&H) will be used by Karrakin in their work of rescue and rehabilition of our endangered Black Cockatoos. Pre-sales orders are now being taken, with delivery scheduled in about four weeks time.
Project Overview
Objective:
• To raise $25,000+ in funds in support of Kaarakin – Black Cockatoo Rescue and Recovery Centre (Karrakin) – part of which will be paid to support a red tail cockatoo rescue facility at Nannup, which operates under the umbrella of Kaarakin.
Methodology:
• The sale of DVD’s of the ABC TV’s movie “On A Wing And A Prayer” to sponsors (parents and citizens) who will gift the DVD to their local school as an educational resource, knowing the proceeds of the sale will be donated to Kaarakin.
Project Manager:
Lesley Dewar is passionate about the environment and has been writing about Australian wildlife for many years. The first story members of Stories My Nana Tells receive when they subscribe is about a family of red tailed back cockatoos – called “He Looks Just Like Elvis” Read about Stories My Nana Tells here: Join Stories My Nana Tells
She will manage this project through Stories My Nana Tells. She has personally committed up to $4000 to underwrite the launch of this project. Lesley Dewar is a highly experienced businesswoman with over 40 years experience in sales and marketing. After 26 years as one of Australia’s leading financial planners, she sold her practice in May 2009 to develop a growing career as a writer of stories for children. She is highly experienced in Social Media and Networking and will bring her skills to bear on this project to see it through to a successful conclusion.
Contact details: Tel: 0417 915502
Website: Stories My Nana Tells
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Media Updates – Logging, Black Cockatoos and Numbats

Logging is a crime against nature
BETH SCHULTZ (The West Australian – Opinion – Feb 06, 2012)
The madness of logging our forests. It is anyone’s guess why the State Government wants logging in native forests to continue. Against all the evidence, it claims that logging is sustainable.So let’s turn the question round and ask: why should we stop…’
Logging is a crime against nature
Police and protestors clash over Warrup
A call out for a blockade went out on Sunday evening and was answered by about a dozen people from Bridgetown group Warrup Forest Friends (WFF) and Busselton Friends of the Forest (BFF), as well as popular children’s writer and social commentator Lesley Dewar, who said she was outraged by the bulldozers in Warrup. (Donnybrook-Bridgetown Mail)
Police and Protestors Clash Over Warrup
Protesters move to protect Warrup
A confrontation is looming between forestry contractors and activists in the Warrup forest between Bridgetown and Manjimup.
Activists have chained themselves across an access road in Warrup and warn they will ‘‘lock on’’ to machinery to continue to prevent logging in what they describe as one of the South West’s last remaining unreserved high-conservation value forests.
Protesters Move to Protect Warrup
Blogging Grandmother Joins Bulldozer Blockade For Black Cockatoos and Numbats
LESLEY DEWAR, Media Release January 30, 2012.
Outraged by the commencement of logging in the environmentally sensitive Warrup Forest area near Bridgetown, in Western Australia, well known children’s writer, Social Media commentator and blogger, Lesley Dewar has joined the bulldozer blockade.
Blogging Grandmother Joins Bulldozer Blockade For Black Cockatoos and Numbats
The whirr of machinery is music to Manjimup
Rebecca DolleryUpdated January 30, 2012 (ABC South West WA)
The whirr of machinery is music to Manjimup
Activists to stand in the way of Warrup being logged
ONGOING controversy over the fate of the Warrup forest block near Bridgetown may come to a head this summer after confirmation the area will be logged.Activists have confirmed they will do everything they can to stop the logging.Bridgetown-Greenbushes Friends of the Forest (BGFF) president Richard Wittenoom said the logging in Warrup was imminent.However, he said Arcadia would be logged first. (Donnybrook-Bridgetown Mail)Activists To Stand In The Way Of Warrup Being Logged
Blogging Grandmother Joins Bulldozer Blockade For Black Cockatoos and Numbats
Media Release January 30, 2012
For Immediate Publication
Blogging Grandmother Joins Bulldozer Blockade For Black Cockatoos and Numbats
Outraged by the commencement of logging in the environmentally sensitive Warrup Forest area near Bridgetown, in Western Australia, well known children’s writer, Social Media commentator and blogger, Lesley Dewar has joined the bulldozer blockade.
“I cannot get to see Bill Marmion in his office, because he has decided to be out of town during this most critical time when logging is commencing after the worst bushfires in years. Emails are piling up in his inbox, because every other politician is flicking all enquires across to his office,” she said. “So, I will be in the forest when the bulldozers come – doing what he should be doing as the Minister for the Environment: protecting our unique native animals and birds” [Read more...]
Women’s Conference – Perth – July 30, 2011

The Women’s Information Network (The WIN) is presenting a series of twelve International Conferences around the world in 2011, through Global Women’s Summits.
The Australian Conference will be held in Perth, at the Good Earth Hotel in Adelaide Terrace, on Saturday, July 30, 2011.
TWO FOR ONE TICKET OFFER – SHARE WITH A FRIEND
The ONLY Australian event will be held in Perth NEXT SATURDAY, July 30, 2011. Two for One Ticket offer closes Tuesday 26 July 2011
Dr. Paula Fellingham
The founder of WIN, Dr. Paula Fellingham will be a Keynote speaker at each event as well as Event Co-Ordinator. Dr. Fellingham is an internationally recognised speaker, writer and a passionate activist in progressing issues of humanity.
She is the author of the best selling book, Believe It! Become It! Highly credentialed, Dr. Fellingham has also addressed the United Nations on women’s issues.
Her presentation at the Global Women’s Summit will be supported by highly regarded women from Perth and Darwin including Janette Philp, Dr. Charmaine Saunders and Bronwyn Clee. A panel of well recognized Perth women including Anita Slight (USSA) and Susan Hunt (Perth Zoo) will participate in the interactive discussions and among the five women to be honored for their contribution to their communities are Kath Mazzella (GAIN) and Kathleen Irwin (Darwin – FAST)
When you attend this Summit, you will be part of the global women’s movement because the ideas created at the Summit will later be shared with local and world leaders to implement positive changes relative to women’s issues in their nation and issues regarding education, hunger, poverty and increased peace. You can read Dr. Paula Fellingham’s Story here Global Women’s Summits
3 Initiatives to be discussed include:
● “How do we acknowledge similarities between women/communities/nations, and also respect differences?”
● “How do you want women’s roles to be strengthened for increased peace and development in this community/nation/the world?”
● “How can we (the women of the world) live in dignity and contribute to the well-being of women and families worldwide?”
Outstanding Leadership Awards
will honor a woman from Australia in each of these five categories: Family, Business, Leader of an Organization, Community, or Nation. You can read a brief bio of the FIVE women who will be honoured at the event here.
“My involvement with strengthening women and families spans decades,” says Dr. Fellingham. “The WIN is passionate about our vision to strengthen women and families worldwide in an effort to eradicate poverty and hunger and help bring about world peace. Without a doubt, this event will increase the momentum of today’s global women’s movement and propel awareness of women’s issues from country to country. What a powerful opportunity you have to let your voice be heard!
Leadership Workshop with Dr. Paula Fellingham
In addition, she offers interested women an opportunity to participate in a one hour workshop on Leadership and Media Training – for an hour before the main conference commences. For full information on the Global Conferences, go to the website

Red and silver gift bags for our speakers, Honoured Women and panelists means they will be easy to find for networking. Each attendee receives a beautiful business card case.
With an inspirational red and silver theme, the visual presentation will be well matched by the speakers, the networking and the professional interaction between all attendees and participants.
Every participant receives a beautiful business card case, so everyone is asked to bring plenty of their own business cards for networking and making introductions to others sharing the event.
TWO FOR ONE TICKET OFFER – CLOSING SOON
The ONLY Australian event will be held in Perth NEXT SATURDAY, July 30, 2011.
Two for One Ticket offer closes Tuesday 26 July 2011
(c) Lesley Dewar 2011 Lesley Dewar is a well known blogger and workshop facilitator who writes regularly on Social Media, marketing and customer service in the category of Stories My Nana Tells – Business Tips
She was the highly successful Event Director for the Global Women’s Summit – Perth in July 2011, after her six week tour of the US in May/June immediately before launching the GWS amongst her network in Perth. Her free eBook can be downloaded directly at Networking To a Plan Sharing this article is permitted providing this footnote is not deleted – all rights reserved.
Media Release: International Speaker To Host Global Women’s Summit In Perth
MEDIA RELEASE
July 18, 2011 – for immediate release.
Dear Editor
In just over a week, on July 30, 2011, Perth will be the host for the only Australian presentation of the Global Women’s Summit – featuring the internationally renowned Dr. Paula Fellingham, as part of a twelve country series of events. Dr. Fellingham is an international speaker and author of the best selling book, Believe It! Become It! Highly credentialed, Dr. Fellingham has also addressed the United Nations on women’s issues.
Her presentation at the Global Women’s Summit will be supported by highly regarded women from Perth and Darwin, including Janette Philp, Dr. Charmaine Saunders and Bronwyn Clee. A panel of well recognized Perth women including Anita Slight (USSA) and Susan Hunt (Perth Zoo) will participate in the interactive discussions and among the five women to be honored for their contribution to their communities are Kath Mazzella (GAIN) and Kathleen Irwin (Darwin – FAST)
When your readers attend this Summit, they will be part of the global women’s movement because the ideas created at the Summit will later be shared with local and world leaders to implement positive changes relative to women’s issues in their nation and issues regarding education, hunger, poverty and increased peace.
I will answer any questions that you may have and can facilitate any interviews that you may wish to have with Dr. Fellingham while she is in Perth. Dr Fellingham will be available from Tuesday 26th July, 2011 and can be contacted though my mobile phone number 0417 915502 . I have attached a low res picture of Dr. Fellingham and can provide a higher resolution picture for publication, if required.
Yours sincerely
Lesley Dewar
Event Director
Mobile 0417915502
Email gwsperth2011@gmail.com
Bookings Make your booking here
MEDIA RELEASE
July 18, 2011 – for immediate release.
Perth To Host International Speaker and Global Women’s Summit – July 30, 2011
Event: Global Women’s Summits 2011 www.GlobalWomensSummits.com
Date: July 30, 2011 Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Event Director: Lesley Dewar
Email: gwsperth2011@gmail.com Phone: 0417 915502
Media Director: Raleigh R. Pinskey Raleigh@theWIN.com SKYPE Raleigh.Pinskey
The Women’s Information Network (THE WIN) Announces
Perth, Australia chosen for Global Women’s Summits 2011
twelve country tour!
Come Learn, Listen, Share and Care!
“Learn, Listen, Share and Care” is the theme for the Global Women’s Summits a division of The Women’s Information Network (The WIN), July 30, 2011. The event will be held at Good Earth Hotel, Perth, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Tickets are $175.00 each.
“The WIN is looking for the right women to be in the room in each of the 12 countries,” says Global Women’s Summits Founder and CEO Dr. Paula Fellingham, an international speaker and author of the bestselling book, Believe It! Become It!. Dr. Fellingham’s credentials include a Doctorate of Education in Human Relations; addressing the United Nations; consulting for the World Congress on Families; and a delegate at NATO Headquarters, Belgium for the World Movement of Mothers.
Limited to 100 women, the Global Women’s Summits 2011 one-day event will feature life-changing messages and initiatives from Dr. Fellingham, local leaders and experts in their nation, who will discuss 3 important initiatives to “Enlighten Women’s Minds and Empower Women’s Hearts… for a Better World.” The agenda challenges participants to make profoundly significant contributions toward providing solutions to the challenges women face locally and globally.
“What makes Global Women’s Summits different,” says Dr. Fellingham, “is that the ideas created at the Summit will be shared with local and world leaders to implement positive changes relative to particular women’s issues in their nation and globally regarding education, hunger, poverty and increased peace.”
3 Initiatives to be discussed include:
● “How do we acknowledge similarities between women/communities/nations, and also respect differences?”
● “How do you want women’s roles to be strengthened for increased peace and development in this community/nation/the world?”
● “How can we (the women of the world) live in dignity and contribute to the well-being of women and families worldwide?”
“My involvement with strengthening women and families spans decades,” says Dr. Fellingham. “The WIN is passionate about our vision to strengthen women and families worldwide in an effort to eradicate poverty and hunger and help bring about world peace. Without a doubt, this event will increase the momentum of today’s global women’s movement and propel awareness of women’s issues from country to country. What a powerful opportunity you have to let your voice be heard!
Outstanding Leadership Awards will honor a woman from Australia in each of these five categories: Family, Business, Leader of an Organization, Community, or Nation.
Keywords: Global Women’s Summits 2011, women’s issues, empower women, better world, Women’s Information Network, The WIN, Dr. Paula Fellingham, bestselling book Believe It! Become It!, Outstanding Leadership Awards, women celebrating life, women’s movement, Sydney, Australia, Come Learn, Listen, Share and Care!
ENDS
Dr. Fellingham will be available for media interviews:
Media Availability: Dr. Paula Fellingham, Only TV: Friday July 29, 2011. Radio/Print, phone available before July 29, 2011.
Event Director: (Lesley Dewar) Available anytime before July 29, 2011
Perth Media Contact: Lesley Dewar, Mobile ph: 61 (0) 417 915502 email: gwsperth2011@gmail.com
(c) Lesley Dewar 2011 Lesley Dewar is a well known blogger and workshop facilitator who writes regularly on Social Media, marketing and customer service in the category of Stories My Nana Tells – Business Tips
She was the highly successful Event Director for the Global Women’s Summit – Perth in July 2011, after her six week tour of the US in May/June immediately before launching the GWS amongst her network in Perth. Her free eBook can be downloaded directly at Networking To a Plan Sharing this article is permitted providing this footnote is not deleted – all rights reserved.
More information: www.globalwomenssummits.com
















