International Women’s Day 2022 takes place on Tuesday, March 8th, but there isn’t just one day to celebrate this year.
Around Australia, there are heaps of events happening throughout the week and beyond, all celebrating this year’s IWD theme of #BreakTheBias.
This year, the focus is on creating a gender-equal world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. It’s a time for conversation and action to reflect on women’s achievements, while looking at taking further leaps forward towards equality.
With just one day to go, we’ve compiled a handy list of events taking place in Australian cities for this IWD, from panels of inspiring speakers to special luncheons.
MELBOURNE
Tuesday, March 8th, 5-7pm AEDT
Level 22, 120 Spencer Street
WeWork and General Assembly are partnering together to bring some inspiring kicks leaders who are doing incredible work in their field together. A panel event will feature conversations about all things female empowerment, sharing learnings, failing, and secrets of success in a fun format.
Women Supporting Women Networking Group
Tuesday, March 8th, 2-5pm AEDT
Fitzroy Bowls Club
Enjoy the company of motivational and inspiration like-minded women at this Fitzroy event. Tickets cost $20 each (or you can make a donation to show your support), with 100% of ticket sales going to Friend in Me charity.
Tuesday, March 8th, 6:30-8:30pm AEDT
150 Watton Street, Werribee
ADA’s annual celebration of International Women’s Day celebrates women’s achievements in the social, economic, cultural, and political fields. ADA’s Families Forum has created this year’s event around the theme of Changing Climates: equality today for a sustainable tomorrow, in recognition of the contribution of women and girls globally who work to elevate gender equality and build a sustainable future.
International Women’s Day Gather
Tuesday, March 8th, 7-9pm AEDT
CreativeCubes.Co, 111 Cecil Street
The IWD Gather brings the village vibes back to the Melbourne community, with women of all ages coming together to share their stories and wisdom. Women – and those who identify as women – are invited to a judgement-free space to take some time out and recalibrate their collective femininity. Two hours of engaging and powerful conversation will unpack the history and expectations of modern-day womanhood.
Thursday, March 10th, 11-12:30pm AEDT
Two Melbourne Quarter, 697 Collins Street
Tuesday, March 15th, 6:30pm AEDT
Kathleen Same Library and Community Centre
This event has been organised to acknowledge women writers who are silence and prosecuted around the world, including in Iran, Turkey, China, and Myanmar. Their stories will be shared and their work will be read and remembered. Entry costs $10 with good company and refreshments available.
SYDNEY
International Women’s Day by The Studio
Tuesday, March 8th, 5-7:30pm AEDT
The Studio, 11-17 York Street
This event will focus on the UN IWD theme of Changing Climates: equality today for a sustainable tomorrow. Women and girls around the world will be recognised for their contribution to to building a sustainable future and changing the climate of gender equality.
Tuesday, March 8th, 7-10pm AEDT
Knox Street Bar, 21 Shepherd Street
Poetry Sydney is partnering with Knox.Live to platform Australian women poets. A range of poets from a diversity and variety of voice, thoughts, place, and poetic preoccupation will feature at the special live-streaming hour-long event.
Sydney International Women’s Day 2022
Saturday, March 12th 11:30am AEDT
Belmore Park
March for women’s rights at Sydney’s largest IWD event. At 11:30am, attendees will meet at Belmore Park and march for the right for women to be safe, respected, and equal. Speeches from inspiration and incredible women will be heard, while there will also be a mini-festival with music, rides, and stalls.
ADELAIDE
Brazen Hussies Movie Screening
Tuesday, March 8th, 7pm ACDT
Odeon Star, Semaphore
Following the Women’s Liberation movement in the 20th Century, this movie shows how a daring and diverse group of women joined forces to defy the status quo, demand equality, and create profound social change.
PERTH
Tuesday, March 8th, 11:30-2pm AWST
Rendezvous Hotel Perth Scarborough
Join the WE INSPIRE women to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The luncheon features a special 3-course buffet lunch, ‘secret’ inspirational speakers, a charity raffle, and even a mini shopping expo.
CANBERRA
Female Founders IWD Panel Lunch
Tuesday, March 8th, 12-2pm AEDT
Canberra Innovation Network, 1 Moore Street
Buddin entrepreneurs and businesswoman are invited to this lunch panel celebrating ISW. A lineup of inspiring CEOs will provide insight into all things business, including Mia Swainson, President of the Canberra Environment Centre and Chair of Canberra’s Zero Waste Revolution.
Thursday, March 10th, 6-6:30pm AEDT
Canberra Labor Club
The Canberra Labor Club is hosting its annual IWD Charity Dinner this Thursday. Thus year, duns will be raised for Toora Women Inc., a local charity that supports women with experience of domestic and family violence, addiction, and/or homelessness in the ACT and surrounds. Radio journalist Ginger Gorman will host the dinner, and a variety of guest speakers will also share their stories.
GOLD COAST
Wednesday, March 9th, 6:30am AEST
RACV Royal Pines Resort, Benowa
Join women of influence at this exciting breakfast event. Stories will be shared about how to raise awareness against bias and take action for equality. Award-winning journalist, diversity advocate and mother, Antoinette Lattouf is the keynote speaker and will discuss how women can break bias in homes, schools, workplaces, communities and beyond.
