2007 Women of Action Luncheon (May 2nd)
Over 440 guests attended the 2007 Women of Action (WOA) bi-annual luncheon at PHS Patron Dame Elisabeth Murdoch's picturesque Cruden Farm in a flowing marquee awash with fuschia, teal, magenta, blue and yellow silks, ornately decorated candlesticks and scattered rose petals.

Titled 'A Touch of Morocco', the day was an overwhelming success. Held every two years, the day was a culmination of many months of tireless work by a dedicated committee of 10 women, headed by President Helen Fairlie. Plans are already underway for the 2009 event that will be held earlier in the year to co-incide with Dame Elisabeth's 100th birthday celebrations.

Guest speakers included Carol Schwartz AM who spoke on 'Women, Power and Philanthropy' and a young man who delivered a moving talk on the services PHS made available to him and his family during his father's illness and his bereavement. He left the podium to rousing applause. Photos from the event are available here.

Gold sponsor: Leader Community Newspapers, Silver sponsor: Flinders Bread, Bronze sponsors: Frankston Council, Guinot, Hillview Quarries, Hotel Sorrento, Lamantina and Sons, Lifestyle and Rehabilitation, MAW Civil Pty Ltd, Mornington Mazda, Peninsula Endoscopy, Rye Hotel, Solutions Training Consultants, Swan Plumbing, Toorak College.

Other sponsor companies: T'Gallant Winemakers and Crittendens of Dromana, Akarba Party Hire, Australian Pure Waters (Splitrock), Frankston Lions Club, Honda Mornington, Mail Pro Australia, Mornington Peninsula Shire, Peninsula Womens Health, The Peninsula School, Kay and Burton Real Estate, Terry Sparkes Real Estate, Big Chair Mornington, Honda Foundation, Ashcombe Maze & Water Gardens, Baillieu Winery, Barbacao at Sorrento, Bill and Dale Caldwell, Cocos @ Mt Eliza, Delbard Roses, Donna Hay, Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Elgee Park Winery, Eliza Crafts and Wool, Endota Spa Mornington, Frankston Arts Centre, French Island Llama Experience, Got One Recreational Fishing Equipment, Green Olive Cafe, Hamilton's Skin Care, Michelle Howard, Sue and Richard Hurley, Ikea, Lindenderry Country House Hotel, Lintons Garden & Home, Long Table Restaurant, Marlo's Beauty Therapy, Morningstar Estate, Mt Martha Supa IGA, Park at Point Nepean, Peninsula Hot Springs, Point Nepean Patchwork & Quilters Assoc, Polperro Dolphin Swim, Portsea Hotel, Pulse Pharmacy, Rattray & Walker Home Timber and Hardware Rye, Rockpool Villas, Ruth Buzzard, Serana Boutique, Sisko Printing, Thirty Eight Degress South, Turramurra Winery, Diane Waterfall,

About the last one in April 2005 > Another wonderful day was enjoyed by 500 guests at the Women of Action Luncheon at Cruden Farm. Thank you again to our Patron, Dame Elisabeth Murdoch for her generous support of our event at her gorgeous property. We had some wonderul speakers in Kathy Bail, Editor of The Bulletin and Jenny Peterson, who provided the audience with a moving account of her experience using PHS services when her husband was dying. There's some great pics of the event here.

Next events supporting Peninsula Hospice Service
There's always something happening to enjoy. Please contact PHS on 9783 6177 or the contact numbers below, if you would like further information regarding fundraising events.These events are still being finalised so more detailed information will be added as it becomes available. Thank you for supporting the hard work of our Auxiliaries and their fundraising efforts.