Wyndham council is gearing up to recognise International Women’s Day March 8 with
a series of events and activities aimed at celebrating girls and women in the
community.
Festivities will kick off with the Count ME In! community event at the Women’s Micro
Business Hub in Hoppers Crossing on Monday March 4, featuring workshops and a
networking lunch.
Wyndham businesswomen will be celebrated at a special Women in Business lunch
on Friday March 8 at Werribee’s Holiday Inn, which will be headlined by keynote
speaker Dr Morley Muse, founder of iSTEM Co – a research, consulting, and talent-
sourcing business that enables employment for women in STEM.
On the same day, there will be an afternoon tea at the Manor Lakes Youth Space to
encourage young people aged between 12-25 to celebrate the day.
Wyndham’s library branches will also be getting involved, curating
special book displays and collections that promote relevant International Women’s
Day books and resources.
Wyndham mayor Jennie Barrera, said these activities purposefully
reflect the importance and meaning of International Women’s Day.
“International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political
achievements of women and also serves as a call to action for accelerating gender
equality,” Cr Barrera said.
“It is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of
courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary
role in the history of their countries and communities Everyone, everywhere can play a part in helping forge gender equality, and Wyndham City is proud to support International Women’s Day and to champion the girls and women in our community.”
For more information visit: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/international-womens-day
