International Women's Day - events

Engineers Australia's IWD 2024 event is an opportunity to connect with a diverse range of professionals coming together to seek inspiration, celebrate achievements and collectively work towards a more inclusive world for women.

Keynote speaker Jamila Gordon has an illustrious career in renowned tech companies. Join us as she delves into this year’s IWD theme: Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress.

Jamila will share her captivating story, offering valuable advice on fostering diversity and progress, including effective mentorship and networking, creating a culture conducive to female engineers and practical tips to combat unconscious bias. Her unique blend of wisdom, good humour and positivity will make this celebration truly special.

Location: 
River Room 3, Optus Stadium
333 Victoria Park Drive  
Burswood, Perth
Organiser: Engineers Australia
Contact details:
Email wa@engineersaustralia.org.au
Phone 1300 653 113
Ticket cost: $220 to $250
Tickets available from: Engineers Australia's website

The morning will feature a hot plated breakfast, and an inspiring panel discussion hosted by Alicia Curtis of 100 Women who will be joined by Hon. Ayor Makur Chuot MLC, Peter Bennett CEO of Clough, Ashley Mcgrath of CEO's for Gender Equity and Vince Connelly CEO of RSLWA.

The focus of the event is; "accelerating gender equality through economic empowerment" and we welcome people of all genders to attend. The event will encourage attendees to challenge gender bias and inequality in their lives, both professional and personal.

All proceeds go towards investing in Ishar's youth services and women's programs, which are vital services that support vulnerable refugee and migrant women and girls who have experienced family and domestic violence and/or sexual abuse, in healing and rebuilding their lives on their own terms. Through equal opportunity and empowering these women, together we can work towards including refugee and migrant women in our efforts to create gender equity for women, through economic empowerment.

Location: Frasers Restaurant, 60 Fraser Avenue, Kings Park, Perth
Organiser: Ishar Multicultural Women's Health Services
Contact details: 
Marina Aleksovski 
Phone (08) 9345 5335
Email marina.a@ishar.org.au
Ticket cost: $100
Tickets available from: Eventbrite event page

A panel discussion will cover this year’s topic of Inspire Inclusion and how women are being empowered in different industries. The panellists are:

• Dr Tracey Wilkinson: Director of Stakeholder Engagement WA, MTPConnect - WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub. Tracey has more than 15 years' experience in the Medtech, Biotech, Pharma and Digital Health (MTP) sector across research, start-up and tech transfer roles.
• Alison Morley: Managing Director – Studies – Rio Tinto. Alison is a geologist with 25 years in mining/energy. She has held various roles in the resources sector including underground mine geologist at Broken Hill and Mount Isa.
• Professor Melanie Johnston-Hollitt: Director Curtin Institute for Data Science and Australian Space Data Analysis Facility. Melanie is an internationally prominent radio astronomer working in the space between astrophysics, computer science and big data.

The event will be held on the eve of IWD. Register by: Tuesday 5 March.

Location: CERI - Level 1, 22 Stirling Highway, Nedlands, Perth
Organiser: Liz Blaxell
Contact details: 
Liz Blaxell
Email liz@ceri.org.au
Phone 0497 948 296
Ticket cost: N/A but registrations essential
Tickets available from: Humanitix event page

IWD is a perfect occasion to come together and recognise the incredible work done by women in our industry, who have made significant strides in shaping our communities through planning, policy and innovation. This year's event is focused around the 2024 United Nations Women IWD theme: Count Her In Accelerating Gender Equality Through Economic Empowerment. It’s also a chance to network, share insights, and inspire the next generation of female planners.

This event has historically sold out. Register and secure your seat now.

Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
Organiser: Women in Planning Network WA
Contact details: 
Email wpnwa2020@gmail.com or wa@planning.org.au
Ticket cost: Discounted rate $110 / $130 Standard / Table of 8 $1040
Tickets available from: Planning Institute Australia website

Location: Meeting Room 2, Albany Library, York Street, Albany
Organiser: Hosted by Soroptimist International Albany and Bahai Community of Albany
Contact details: Carol Thomas: Phone 0427 411 750
Tickets available from: 
Bookings essential. Numbers limited. 
Contact: Carol Thomas - phone  0427 411 750 or email sialbany@siswp.org

As the second female leader of the Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition, Rachael navigated a 24/7 role in Antarctica's unforgiving winter. Drawing from 16 years of senior management experience, she imparts valuable insights into fostering resilient and high-performing teams.

Joining us as the Master of Ceremonies is Andrea Burns, an award-winning journalist and Nine News presenter. With a career spanning two decades, Andrea is renowned for her warmth, humor, and versatility in connecting with diverse audiences.

Don't miss out on the grandest celebration of the year, featuring a sit-down lunch with entertainment, up-to-date data insights, and more. Tables of 10 are available! Gather your colleagues for a delightful and inspiring lunch. Last year's event reached full capacity, so secure your spot now!

Location: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth
Organiser: AusIMM
Contact details: 
Madeline Young
Phone 0478513209 
Email myoung@ausimm.com
Ticket cost: $155-$165
Tickets available from: AusIMM's website

CCLS, Women's Legal Services WA, Good Shepard Financial Independence Hub, and the Centre for Women's Safety and Wellbeing have partnered to celebrate women in our sector with an afternoon of inspiration, good fun and networking!

This year's theme for International Women's Day is - Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress. The theme this year ties in well with the work of all the hosts in working to address financial abuse, an insidious form of family violence that is often not recognised or well-resourced.

Bites and bubbles are provided. To cover the associated costs, we are asking for a $15.00 admission fee. There will be a number of crafts and activities provided, but feel free to bring any of your unfinished creations. 

Location: 6/445 Hay St, Perth
Organiser: Consumer Credit Legal Service
Contact details: Phone: 08 6336 7020
Ticket cost: $15
Tickets available from: Humanitix event page

Location: Finlay's Brewing Co Kalbarri 
Organiser: Ella Meynell 
Contact details: 0433 150 016
Ticket cost: $55 for adults; $25 for children 
Tickets available from: Finlay’s Kalbarri 

We have curated a team of WA's women in STEM technical experts and leaders who will have just five minutes each to inspire the crowd into STEM. The short presentations will be followed by a facilitated Q&A session. Free an open to all high school students, their families and teachers.

Location: 
Hillview Intercultural Community Centre
1 - 3 Hill View Place, Bentley, Perth
Organiser: The Innovators’ Tea Party Inc.
Contact details:
Evelyn Chuk
Phone 0452 233 211
Email evelyn.chuk@innovatorsteaparty.org
Ticket cost: Tickets are free but limited, register online

There will be morning tea and a free coffee van. Learn budgeting skills and how to manage your money better. Book in for a breast screening appointment with BreastScreen WA. Learn how to make a Maori poi ball and maybe join in the dance! All Welcome! 

Location: 
Westerly Family Centre
27 Westerly Way
Cooloongup
Organiser: 
Westerly Family Centre
Contact details:
Tanya Miller
Phone: (08) 9592 3650
Email: info@westerlyfamilycentre.com.au
Ticket cost: 
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Tickets available from: 
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