Melbourne Social Get Together – this Thursday

Come and meet and chat with other cloth nappy using and like-minded parents this Thursday in Brunswick!

Topic: Apart from just general nappy info sharing and affinity, we can put our heads together to think about what would be helpful for parents-to-be. For example, more than 3 years after some of us started to put together a demo kit for the Royal Women’s Hospital, they now have somewhere to keep one, and are keen to have our input.

This is an Australian Nappy Network supported get together for people from around Melbourne.

Thursday 17th December, 10 am to 12 ish.

491 Sydney Rd Brunswick (Brunswick Baptist Church Hall)

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Plenty of toys, space to play and access to hot drinks etc. Feel welcome to bring a healthyish snack to share.

Snap press available (and various colours size 20 snaps, for a miniscule donation)

Limited on site parking. (please don’t park anyone in unless you know them.) Public transport is good, and there are car parks a short walk away (eg off Staley St, or behind Spotlight)

Hope to see you there!

 

ANN at Fair@Square in Victoria

With the support of the City of Melbourne, ANN held an information workshop at Fair@Square today. The weather was reasonably kind, and there seemed to be a good number of people browsing the fair trade, hand made, eco, ethical and organic brands, services and products.

Lucy and Mary volunteered their pre-Christmas Sunday to lend their experience and advice to around 15 or so groups of parents over the hour, with some taking brochures and others entering a prize draw to win some starter nappy packs. Those who won returned thrilled with their luck for the day!

A big thank you again to City of Melbourne for providing an opportunity to help spread the word further about reusable nappies! It’s fantastic to have such a supportive major local Government!

Check out more photos at the ANN Facebook page

 

2009 ANN Annual Report

The 2009 Australian Nappy Network Annual Report is now complete and ready for download.

We hope that you will review the document and find it full of interesting insights. The document provides an overview of the past year, including financials, activities, event recaps, achievements and goals. A lot of work goes on behind the scenes at ANN, and the Annual Report is a great way for everyone to see and appreciate what we are doing!

You can download the report here:  ANN Annual Report 2009 (approx 1800kb)

 

Archie Bags Available Now

Have you seen our funky, limited release ‘Envirosax’ reusable bags dubbed the ‘Archie’ bags due to the gorgeous little fella sporting a reusable nappy and helping you to spread the modern cloth nappy word?

There are several bag colours available, and you can buy your own in our OzeBaby store here

But be quick, limited quantities available!

 

2009 Brisbane Cloth Nappy Expo

ATTENTION ALL BRISBANE NAPPY ADDICTS, SHOPAHOLICS, AND SOCIAL BUTTERFLIES!

A reminder that the 4^th annual Brisbane Cloth Nappy Expo is just around the corner.

On Sunday November 8^th 2009,

at Mt Gravatt Showgrounds,

from 10am to 3pm,

there will be ten different nappy retailers, all selling their wares.

Not all retailers will have credit card machines so bring some cash as well, and grow your stash.  If you are not in the mood for purchasing, feel free to come along anyway, chat to some people and (if you get there early enough) have some coffee and cake in a corner of the tent.  Or you could bring a friend and introduce them to the wonders of modern cloth nappies.

There will be plenty of other things to look at this year, as the Expo will be held inside the Brisbane City Council’s Green Heart Fair.  Signage will lead you to our expo, but you could also look at the many other sustainability stalls, entertainment, or eat at the parents’ café.

If you have any queries at all, or if you are happy to help staff the ANN stand, please don’t hesitate to email Marijke.

Brisbane Nappy Expo Poster

 

2009 ANN AGM

The 2009 Australian Nappy Network Annual General Meeting will be held on

Sunday 29th November 2009 at 9:00pm AESDT.

Members of ANN have voting rights.

If you are not yet a member of ANN, however wish to have voting rights for ANN matters, you can find out more about joining at the Australian Nappy Network website. Applications need to be received by COB 26th November to be processed in time for your membership to take effect before the meeting takes place.

Please pre-register your attendance via email before 26th November.

RSVP with your name, ANN member number, SKYPE username & IP address (click HERE to find out what your IP address is)

The meeting will be held using Skype to enable as many members as possible to join the meeting, vote and count. As the ANN has members and subscribers all around Australia, it is felt that electronic meetings are the most inclusive means possible for holding these meetings. The e-meeting is constitutionally acceptable, provided we have good records of those attending. Skype is free to download and works adequately on even relatively low connection speeds. The meeting will be held using ‘text chat’ (not voip/voice), so you do not need a special telephone, video, microphone or headset. Skype can be downloaded through the following links or at www.skype.com.

For your planning purposes, last year’s meeting took less than 45 minutes.

Relevant Documents – that you should read if you plan to vote!

OFFICIAL NOTICE of ANN 2009 AGM

DRAFT AGENDA of ANN 2009 AGM

PROXY FORM for ANN 2009 AGM (inlcudes form to upgrade from ’subscriber’ to ‘member’)

** FINANCIAL REPORTS 2009 (1/2)

** FINANCIAL REPORT 2009 AMENDMENTS (2/2)

** ANN Annual Report 2009 (approximately 1800kb)

** ANN Nominations 2009

** 2008 ANN AGM Minutes

 

The next few days in Sydney & Kariong

Are you a Sydney or Kariong parent or parent to be, carer or children’s services provider interested in learning more about reusable nappies? There are two great opportunities over the next few days for you to find out more.

1

We will have a table at the “Birth Choices” expo.

• Friday 30 October 2009, 6-9pm,
• Annandale Neighbourhood Centre
  
• GUEST SPEAKER: ROBIN GRILLE

The Sydney Cloth Nappy Advocacy Kit will be on display and there will be volunteers to answer questions.

2

• Modern Cloth Nappy Information Morning,
• 31st October,10-12.
• Kariong Eco Garden, Dandaloo St, Kariong (near Gosford)

There will be a short presentation about cloth nappies.

The Sydney Advocacy Kit will be on display and there will be volunteers available to answer questions. There is a playground next door so bring the whole family!

3 – For next year:

We will have a table at the “Birth Choices” expo:

Friday 5 March 2010, 6-9pm,
Annandale Neighbourhood Centre

The Sydney Cloth Nappy Advocacy Kit will be on display and there will be volunteers to answer questions.

 

 

The Nappy Wrap – Spring 2009 ANN eZine

The latest edtion of The Nappy Wrap is now available for download. It in cludes an interview with comedian Dave Hughes wife, Holly Ife, and a sample of some of the events on offer as we are about to enter Reusable Nappy Week for 2009. It is about 2.5MB in size and can be downloaded by clicking HERE on this page

Also I will remind you that all the latest news on Reusable Nappy Week events can be found at the official website www.reusablenappyweek.com.au as well as contact details for the Coordinator in your state.

 

Choose to Reuse at Reusable Nappy Week 2009 – Media Release

9 October 2009

MEDIA RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Choose to reuse at Reusable Nappy Week 2009 – next week!

Next week, parents all around Australia will celebrate the fourth annual Reusable Nappy Week (RNW), presented by the Australian Nappy Network.

This year’s theme is choice, highlighting the huge range of modern, fun, affordable and environmentally friendly options now available with reusable nappies.

The week’s events include sewing workshops, information sessions, nappy displays, and informal morning teas and picnics.

“With so many different fabrics and styles being used in reusable nappies today, events like Reusable Nappy Week are a great way for expectant parents or those new to cloth to work out what will suit them best,” says Kira Jessup, mother of two and national RNW coordinator. “There’s something for everyone!”

“This year, we’re really encouraging parents to take a look at the choices out there. Even if you decide to use reusable nappies only part-time, there’s a significant benefit to your wallet and to the environment.”

Modern reusable nappies do not require soaking, folding or pins, and are often made from sustainable, highly absorbent fabrics like bamboo and hemp. Waterproof outers can be made from polar fleece or polyurethane laminate, which are far more breathable alternatives to old-fashioned PVC pilchers.

For a full list of RNW 2009 events, visit www.reusablenappyweek.com.au.

RNW is organised by the Australian Nappy Network, a non-profit volunteer organisation promoting the use of reusable nappies in Australia.

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For more information and local media opportunities, contact:

Georgina Ker 0431 867 546 / media@reusablenappyweek.com.au

Kira Jessup 0411 628 433/ rnw@reusablenappyweek.com.au

MEDIA BACKGROUNDER

Reusable Nappy Week, October 12-18, 2009 and the Australian Nappy Network

-          Reusable Nappy Week (RNW) 2009 is the fourth instalment of this annual event.

-          The Australian Nappy Network (ANN) was established in 2006 to educate the Australian community on the health, environmental and financial benefits of using cloth nappies.

-          Reusable nappies come in four main styles:

• All-in-one or all-in-two nappies, which include absorbent fabrics and a waterproof outer.  Parts may separate for faster drying.
• Pocket nappies, which consist of an inner fabric – usually a stay-dry synthetic – and a waterproof outer, with an opening. Absorbent fabric is inserted into the pocket opening.
• Fitted nappies, which are shaped and elasticated, but need a waterproof cover.
• Flat or prefold nappies, which need to be folded and used with a waterproof cover.

-          Modern reusable nappies are made from fabrics like hemp, bamboo, microfiber and polyurethane laminate in place of cotton and PVC. They fasten with velcro or press-studs and are easy to launder.

-          In Australia alone, approximately 800 million single-use nappies are delivered to landfill sites every year, and they may take up to 500 years to degrade.

-          A basic reusable nappy system can cost as little as $250, with a typical premium system costing around $850. Single use nappies will cost around $2000 for two and a half years per child.

-          ANN website: www.nappynetwork.org.au

-          RNW website: www.reusablenappyweek.com.au

 

2009 Casey Cloth Nappy Expo

The second Casey Cloth Nappy Expo will be held just prior to Reusable Nappy Week 2009 to kick of the week’s activities in Victoria.  The event, incorporating ‘green kids’ – organic clothing and more – will be held on Saturday 10th October, 10am-4pm, Balla Balla Centre, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Rd, Cranbourne East. Entry is free!

The event includes:

- Cloth nappy stalls
-  Organic baby and children’s clothing
- Giveaways and vouchers
-  Door prizes
-  Children’s activities
and more!

Come and see modern cloth nappies – proudly presented by the City of Casey

For more information please contact the City of Casey on 03 9705 5200

TTY: 03 9705 5568 TIS: 131 450 (Translating and Interpreting Service) Website: www.casey.vic.gov.au