Events will occur across the Surf Coast this month in recognition of International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8.
Surf Coast Shire Council will host a free grassroots discussion led by gender-based violence author, advocate and TEDx Talk speaker Jane Gilmore at its Torquay chambers on March 5 at 10.30am.
The Resilience exhibition will continue to be showcased at the Anglesea Art Space until March 9, which features female artists highlighting the challenges and strength of resilient women in everyday life.
Gowing Winchelsea will also deliver an event for women in business on March 18 at the Winchelsea and District Women’s Brunch to help increase community connections and build business success.
Councillor Liz Pattison said the IWD events helped “foster a thriving, connected, (and) healthy community”.
“I’m looking forward to being in a room with people from across our communities, gaining insights and sharing ideas on how we can advance gender equality in Surf Coast Shire,” she said.
“It’s fantastic to see the community taking the lead on International Women’s Day events across the shire, and no doubt there will be plenty more that people can attend throughout March.”
Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West will also hold an IWD film screening of ‘Equal the Contest: When the Rules Exclude You, Rewrite Them’ in Aireys Inlet on March 12.
Visit surfcoast.vic.gov.au/IWD for more information on Surf Coast Shire’s IWD events, or visit Humanitix to register for the Aireys Inlet film screening.
