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March 8 is International Women’s Day so brush off those blue stockings and find out how to celebrate, in your local community, in the digital universe and all over the world.
By Jacquelene Pearson
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of all women, according to the IWD website. “The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality,” the site says.
The first IWD was held in 1011 and was supported by over one million people. The 2023 theme is #Embrace Equity.
There are breakfasts, lunches, dinners, markets, expos and parties going on everywhere. Here’s a bit of a snapshot of what is happening on the Central Coast, in the virtual universe and around the world. Enjoy!
On the Coast
The Because We Care Boutique service, a social cause of Community & Business Women’s Network (CBWN), is collaborating with the Central Coast Festival of Women committee to bring you four International Women’s Day events across the Coast. Because We Care Boutique is the chosen charity:
Friday 3rd March Ticket Link
Central Coast Festival of Women Launch Luncheon 12pm – 2pm
The Pretty Beach Room Ettalong Diggers Ettalong Beach
Saturday 4th March
International Women’s Day Expo 10am – 2pm
The Entrance Community Precinct Oakland Ave The Entrance.
Be sure to visit The Point’s Marquee where you will be able to go in the draw to win some goodies and talk to me (Jackie) about poetry and public interest journalism. I will have copies of my poetry collection, Mother’s Song to sell for a special price and sign.
Free Entry – Event Info & Registration
Sunday 5 March
Soroptimist International Brisbane Waters Inc are holding an IWD Breakfast at Breakers Country Club Wamberal, Guest Speaker is Kylie Captain, Indigenous educator and author. You can book for one or a table of ten
Wednesday 8th March Ticket Link
International Women’s Day Breakfast 7am – 9am
Mingara Recreation Club Tumbi Umbi
Wednesday 8th March Ticket Link
Annual International Women’s Day Luncheon 12pm – 2pm
Pullman Magenta Shores Resort Magenta
Also on Wednesday 8 March, and for the third year running, Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, is inviting women and men to a sunrise beach meditation to celebrate International Women’s Day with “The Sit. Ocean Beach”. The event takes place at 7am at Ocean Beach Surf Club, followed by tea and coffee and a chat at Ocean Beach Café.
Online
Women’s Agenda and Action Aid Australia are hosting a special virtual event to explore the critical role of women in leading climate action. The event will take place via Zoom on Monday, 6 March from 12:30 to 1:15 pm (AEDT). It includes an excellent panel of speakers. You will have the unique opportunity to hear first-hand from women leading climate action and driving change in their communities, along with learning more about ActionAid’s Arise Fund. Register here
Striking the pose
If you are unable to attend an event, Ms Tesch encourages community members to post a photo with #EmbraceEquity to show solidarity for this year’s International Women’s Day theme – embrace equity.
“This is the perfect opportunity to celebrate women, form new connections and discuss what embracing equity means to you.” said Ms Tesch.
