Every year on 8 March marks International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. So round up your girlfriends, mum, sister and all the lovely women in your life and celebrate you!
Walt & Burley High Tea Breakfast
Join Walt & Burley for breakfast on International Women’s Day to celebrate female empowerment through holistic wellness. Let by Founder and Managing Director of Aequus Movement Shannon Breen, the morning will be filled with an engaging conversation around mind, body and wellness, and taking care of you! Meanwhile Walt will be putting on a spread, featuring pastries, sandwiches and desserts alongside a complimentary mimosa. Each ticket bought will also secure entry to win some fantastic prizes, up for grabs is a 5x class pass and a one-week free tier 2 membership with Aequus Movement and a $100 voucher to Walt & Burley. Or purchase extra tickets for $5 with proceeds going towards Toora Canberra, a non-for-profit supporting vulnerable women in Canberra. Purchase your tickets here.
Tusk x Zaab: Women in Hospitality
Restaurant Zaab and Canberra collaborative for hospitality, music and arts Tusk are joining forces to celebrate and bring together women in hospitality for International Women’s Day. Hosted at Zaab, join them and a lovely bunch of women across Canberra’s hospitality for a four-course degustation lunch or dinner with a complimentary drink on arrival. The line-up will include chefs from Rizla and G-Spot, bartenders from Bar Rochford and High Jinks and front-of-house from Pilot and Miss Vans. Throughout the day there will also be music from local artists. Running for one day only on Sunday 13 March, funds raised will be going to DVCS and the Tipjar Fund for victims of domestic violence and those who suffer from a mental illness. Book your seat here.
ANU Gender Institution Morning Tea
To celebrate International Women’s Day, ANU Gender Institution is hosting a morning tea on Monday 7 March at the NFSA Courtyard, featuring guest speaker law professor, citizenship expert and human rights advocate Kim Rubenstein. Register here.
WIC Annual Dinner and Debate
Non-for-profit organisation Women in ICT is once again hosting a dinner and debate at Old Parliament House on International Women’s Day. The evening will provide the opportunity to socialise, network and enjoy an entertaining night as the debate topic of the night, ‘Ticktok is a really great news service’ is discussed. WIC is also delighted to have Minister for Home Affairs The Hon Karen Andrews as the guest of honour. Tickets can be purchased here.
ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences Afternoon Tea
The CASS Gender Equity Working Group will be hosting their annual networking drinks event on International Women’s Day in conjunction with the Drill Hall Gallery. Celebrating the diverse community of women at ANU, join them for afternoon tea amongst the solo exhibition of ANU professional staff Emma Beer. Register here.
