Bringing Hope to the Slums

DOWNLOAD THE FLYER [https://www.melbournepressclub.com/uploads/events/2019/Asha_Lunch/Asha_lunch_Flyer.pdf] BRINGING HOPE TO THE SLUMS: LUNCH WITH ASHA'S KIRAN MARTIN The Delhi based ASHA SOCIETY works in partnership with slum communities to improve living conditions and provide access to healthcare, financial services and education. Over 25 years, Asha has helped more than 700,000 people and 100 slum colonies in Delhi, and its work has inspired national programs throughout India. Join us for lunch with the inspirational founder and driving force of Asha. DR KIRAN MARTIN began her medical career in 1988 as a pediatrician treating cholera in a Delhi slum. Today she is an internationally recognised expert on urban health and development. She will be joined by CHANDAN SINGH, an Asha graduate who grew up in Delhi’s Jeevan Nagar slum and is now a mathematician and research intern at the Australian National University. Date & Time Thursday 20 June 2019, 12:15 to 2:00pm Venue Mr Hive Kitchen & Bar Level 1, Crown Metropol Hotel 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank COST $65 MPC members; $85 non-members; $45 students Includes two courses and a drink _(All prices are GST inclusive)_ BOOKINGS RSVP by Monday 17 June 2019 FAQS ARE MELBOURNE PRESS CLUB EVENTS EXCLUSIVELY FOR MEMBERS? Anyone can attend Melbourne Press Club lunches, though if you are not a financial member please choose the non-member option when registering. HOW DO I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MELBOURNE PRESS CLUB EVENTS? Visit our website [http://www.melbournepressclub.com] for information about coming events. If you would like to join our mailing list, please contact us at admin@melbournepressclub.com with the heading 'MPC mailing list'.   HOW DO I INFORM THE VENUE ABOUT DIETARY REQUIREMENTS? You can let us know of any dietary requirements by filling out the relevant question in the online registration form. WHERE IS MR. HIVE?  Mr Hive is located on the first floor of the CROWN METROPOL HOTEL. The address is 8 Whiteman Street, and the nearest outdoor entrance is at the corner of Whiteman Street and Clarendon Street. WHAT IS THE MELBOURNE PRESS CLUB'S REFUND POLICY? Bookings for Melbourne Press Club events can be cancelled and refunded up to 7 days prior to an event.