International Womens Day 2024
Friday 8 March 2024, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm | The Cambium, Red Hill
SELL OUT EVENT THE LAST 2 YEARS
It’s never too early to start planning for the most exciting day of the year!
Our 2024 International Women’s Day event is out the gate and we’re thrilled to be bringing you another year of celebrating and inspiring women.
This event gathers our most influential and innovative community women for a few hours to hear visionary speakers, enjoy local food and drink, music, sweets, gifts and an auction that showcases incredible local gifts that benefits support women in need.
This event sells out and tickets are limited so jump in early to grab your spot. Bring your crew and get a group discount!
And we’ve heard you and know you want a little more time to chat and connect so this year’s event has an extra half an hour of goodness to be had. Our location is across the street from previous year’s at The Cambium in Red Hill – a gorgeous space, dedicated to inspiration, collective action and nestled amongst the hinterland of our Peninsula. Lock in your plans for this coming international Women’s Day and set aside some precious time to think about what you and we can be doing to elevate those around us and create a more equitable and inclusive world.
* All are welcome – this is an inclusive and open event. Join our Facebook event for updates.
This year, the call is to inspire others to be more inclusive. Under the banner of the IWD 2024 #InspireInclusion campaign, our collective mission is to forge a world that is more inclusive for women. It’s an invitation to challenge norms, confront biases, and actively participate in the creation of a future where women thrive.
We understand that the journey toward inclusion requires collective activism. By dispelling stereotypes, denouncing discrimination, and fostering inclusivity, we drive change. It is not just the responsibility of women to champion this cause, but allies too, supporting progress on social, economic, cultural, and political fronts. This collective effort is our most crucial work.
Join us on this transformative journey. Businesses can contribute by supporting our event through donations to our silent auction, with proceeds dedicated to a local charity soon to be revealed.
Take a couple of hours out of your day to be a catalyst for change. Secure your tickets for International Women’s Day now, as we come together to #InspireInclusion and shape a brighter, more equitable future.
Lock in your IWD tickets now to save your spot!
we’re excited to announce our keynote speaker
Catherine Fox AM
Speaker, Author, Advisor
A little about Catherine …
Catherine Fox AM is a leading commentator on women and the workforce, an award-winning journalist, author and presenter.
During a long career with the Financial Review, she edited several sections of the newspaper, and wrote the Corporate Woman column; and she has published five books, including “Stop Fixing Women” which was awarded the 2017 Walkley Award for Women’s Leadership in Media.
Catherine helped establish the annual Financial Review 100 Women of Influence Awards in 2012 and was named a Woman of Influence in 2018.
She has been a gender equality advisor to the Australian Defence Force, and a range of other organisations, and sits on the Australians Investing in Women board, and the advisory board of Sydney Women’s Fund.
In 2022 she was awarded an AM for significant service to journalism, gender equality and diversity.
Our
Welcome to Country
we’re excited to announce
Jillian West
Owner of Nomuckerlener Indigenous Training, Consulting & Mentoring
A little about Jillian….
Meet Jill, a proud Palawa woman hailing from the Islands of Bass Strait and a Bunurong woman from Point Nepean, Victoria. Born with a deep connection to her heritage, Jill has dedicated her extensive career to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals in their work, education, and life journeys.
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For two decades, Jill, representing Nomuckerlener, has immersed herself in the Indigenous space. Committed to working alongside community organisations, she focuses on developing partnerships and building cultural capacity. Jill’s mission is clear – to amplify the voices of Aboriginal people through mentoring in employment and education, contributing to the goal of closing the gap.
Beyond titles of Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunty, and Grandmother, Jill proudly identifies as a strong Aboriginal woman. Her ultimate desire is to witness the success of her people in employment and education, showcasing the incredible resilience and brilliance within the Aboriginal community, proving that harmoniously living in two worlds is not only achievable but empowering.
Jill’s unwavering passion is deeply rooted in her familial ties. Inspired by her parents, especially her father Japanangka Errol West, an esteemed figure in Aboriginal education known as the “education warrior,” Jill follows in his footsteps. Every day, she feels his presence walking alongside her in the Dreamtime. Quoting from his thesis, Jill emphasises, “I acknowledge the motivation to write is the obligation I have to all my beautiful children.” She carries on his legacy, aiming for her work to enrich the lives of those around her.
As Jill attests, being Aboriginal brings richness, tangible and intangible, in both worlds. Drawing inspiration from her father’s words, she strives to make her contribution a dedication to the prosperity of her people, believing that the most profound journey one can embark upon is the journey of self within culture.
Our
Master of Ceremonies
we’re excited to announce
Sarah Race
will be our MC
A little about Sarah …
Sarah Race is a Councillor at Mornington Peninsula Shire on Bunurong land. Poet. Non-Executive Director, Gender Equality Advocate.
With a degree in history and politics, Sarah is currently studying for a Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning because of her passion for climate adaptation and land use planning. She has a breadth of experience across retail, tourism and community development sectors, including a wealth of knowledge of the online space.
Her leadership strength lies in her innate ability to understand each person as an individual and her understanding of the importance and value of stakeholder relationships where she works tirelessly to achieve fair outcomes for all.
Sarah is passionate about community, economics, and good government. She is an avid advocate for a vibrant, self-sustaining local economy, plus locally driven initiatives that deliver value for the whole community.
In every day and in every way, Sarah is working hard to put the unity into community.
Our
Panelists
we’re excited to announce
Holly Klintworth
Holly is the owner of Bass and Flinders Distillery in Dromana
A little about Holly …
Holly is one of very few second-generation distillers in Australia, having taken over from her father as Head Distiller and Managing Director of family owned and operated Bass & Flinders Distillery in 2016. She is forging a pathway for young entrepreneurial woman and navigating and influencing change in what historically, has been a male dominated industry. Holly is acting President of the Australian Distillers Association, the peak industry body and was the first female elected to this role in 2022. She is actively engaged in her industry as she understands the benefits of collaboration and sharing experience and learnings so the profession and the industry, grows and prospers.
we’re excited to announce
Jillian West
Owner of Nomuckerlener Indigenous Training, Consulting & Mentoring
A little about Jillian….
Meet Jill, a proud Palawa woman hailing from the Islands of Bass Strait and a Bunurong woman from Point Nepean, Victoria. Born with a deep connection to her heritage, Jill has dedicated her extensive career to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals in their work, education, and life journeys.
we’re excited to announce
Lisa Holt
Principal of Rosebud Secondary College
A little about Lisa….
Our
Musician
we’re excited to announce
Heidi Luckhurst
Feelings of Folk, Rock & Country
A little about Heidi …
Australian singer/songwriter HEIDI has enjoyed 22 years penning her poetry and 10 years writing songs. HEIDI has inherited success with her heart felt melodies and ‘straight out of the horse’s mouth’ lyrics, drawing many humble and down-to-earth lovers of music and story. Every song has its haunting notes, honest lyrics and melisma, combining together to bring an enormous energy and charisma to the stage.
Price: $89.95* non-member | $69.95* members
Bring your Crew | Group Tickets $74.95* (5+ tickets purchased)
(member discount code in our member facebook group)
Prices include unlimited drinks – wine, beer & cocktails, food, live music and nationally recognised, groundbreaking speakers.
All ticket sales are final, your ticket can be transferred or donated but unfortunately, refunds are not available.
* Plus booking fee
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Date/Time: Friday, 8 March 2024, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm AEDT
Location: The Cambium, Red Hill, 183 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill VIC 3937, Australia
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