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Become a Fabulous Woman in Property!

Bringing together a host of talented, entrepreneurial women in property is the aim of Edge Recruitment’s next ‘Fabulous Women in Property’ event taking place this year on Friday 15th April 2011 at The Adelaide Convention Centre.

Now in its sixth year, the Fabulous Women in Property lunch is set to be a stellar event for women in the property and real estate industries, benefiting a local hard working charity – Time for Kids.

The event’s guest speaker has been officially announced today as Erik Thomson, one of Australia’s most respected actors for film, television and theatre; currently starring in Australia’s top rating TV drama Packed to the Rafters.

Erik is a proud ambassador of this year’s charity – Time for Kids.

Time for Kids offers early intervention, respite care and support to disadvantaged South Australian families. Since 1960 Time for Kids has cared for and strengthened the lives of over 4500 children and their families.

“Time for Kids is not about digging into your pocket it’s about finding a place in your heart for children that need help. Spending time with kids is actually a simple way of connecting with the community and giving back at a grass roots level.” Says Erik Thomson.

“I was instantly inspired by the simplistic nature of Time for Kids and the way the charity addresses social issues that affect the whole community.” he says.

Jo Wickes, CEO of Time for Kids says “more and more South Australian families are struggling to cope with overwhelming social, health and economic difficulties, which leave children with limited stable support in their lives. The need for successful early intervention is greater than ever and we will be there to meet it working in partnership with the government, community and support from Edge Recruitment and Erik Thomson.”

Erik will talk candidly about his involvement with the charity, the ups and downs of being a father to a young family and his role as affable Dave Rafter in the hit series, Packed to the Rafters.

The event aims to meet an ambitious target raising funds for Time for Kids and organiser’s, Edge Recruitment have been ecstatic with the response received so far.

“The event is about taking time out from a busy schedule, networking with other property professionals and supporting a worthy cause” says Joanna Pinchbeck, Marketing Manager of Edge Recruitment.

“The interest we have received so far has been amazing and we are looking at a sell out crowd of over 300 women.” she says.

The event is proudly sponsored by Platinum Sponsor – Adelaide Airport Limited and Gold Sponsors – Terri Scheer Insurance, UniSA School of Commerce, Real Estate Institute of South Australia and Adelaide BMW.

Supported by our colleagues at the Property Council of Australia and the Urban Development Institute of Australia.

Anyone wishing to buy individual tickets or book a table for 10 delegates at the event should call Edge Recruitment on 8232 2220 or email bree@edgepropertypeople.com.au Places are limited so book early!

Fabulous Women in Property – Friday 15th April 2011 at 12.00 noon to 3:00 pm at the Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide.

If you would like further information on anything that has been mentioned in this release, please phone Joanna Pinchbeck on 8232 2220.

NOTES FOR EDITOR

Bio for Erik Thomson
Erik Thomson is one of Australia’s most respected actors for film, television and theatre. He is currently starring in Australia’s top rating TV drama Packed to the Rafters for which he has received Silver Logie Award nominations for Most Popular Actor in 2009 and 2010.

Erik has been nominated five times for the Silver Logie Most Popular Actor Award and he won the award in 2003 for his role as Dr Mitch Stevens in the television drama series All Saints. His other television credits include The Alice, Wildside, 13 Gantry Road, Pacific Drive, Hercules and Xena- Warrior Princess.

Erik’s film credits include Somersault with Sam Worthington, The Black Balloon opposite Toni Collette, Accidents Happen with Geena Davis and The Boys Are Back, alongside Clive Owen. For his outstanding performance in Somersault, Erik was awarded the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2004 and was nominated for a Film Critic Circle Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. In 2008, Erik was again nominated for an AFI Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the multi award-winning film The Black Balloon.

Most recently, Erik was the MC at the Australian Cinematographers Society Awards.

Edge Recruitment
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