Celebrate International Women’s Day 2018 by joining one of the following great events! Department of Premier and Cabinet Communities, Sport and Recreation Division International Women’s Day Calendar of Events March 2018 Southern Tasmania Date Organisation & Event Venue Time Bookings/Contact Cost Additional Information Sunday 4 The International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA) invites you to a women-only International Women’s Day Breakfast to celebrate, raise awareness and fundraise for IWDA and its work with women across the Asia/Pacific region. A raffle will also be held for fundraising. 11 Street, West Hobart 9.00am Yabbo Thompson Phone: 0419 325 190 Email: Donation to IWDA, plus raffle Bookings are required for catering purposes. Monday 5 The University of Tasmania is committed to improving gender equity and celebrates the contribution that make at the University across all disciplines. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Brigid Heywood invites you to a Celebration of International Women's Day. A light lunch will be provided. Stanley Burbury Foyer University of Tasmania Sandy Bay 1 pm – 2 pm Book at Eventbrite Tuesday 6 Amnesty International Australia (AIA) and the International Women’s Fullers Bookshop, 5:30 – 7:00pm Bookings can be made through Amnesty International Australia $5.00 per person, or Bookings are required for catering purposes. -
(ALGWA) to deliver an inaugural International Women’s Day Breakfast Forum. Guest speaker will be the Hon. Pam Allan who was a member of the NSW Parliament for 18 years where she was Minister of Environment. Her local government experience is also extensive, having been elected to the Parramatta City Council and the NSW Legislative Assembly for Wentworthville and then for Blacktown. She has also served on a variety of boards, committees and planning panels, and she is currently Chair of the NSW Southern Region Joint Regional Planning Panel overseeing projects worth $20 million across 22 local government areas. Pam is a renowned former politician, business woman, and local government professional, and is highly respected across corporate and government. She is a speaker not to be missed. Miriam Rule Phone: 6233 5962 Email: Thursday 8 The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Tasmanian Office, invites you to a panel discussion titled Leave No Woman Behind to celebrate International Women’s Day. The theme will focus on women’s economic development and empowerment around the world. In the context of Sustainable Development Goals, women’s economic empowerment is a crucial aspect to achieving progress, and the panel members will discuss their different experiences in terms of empowering women in Australia and The Wombat Room, CCAMLR, 181 Macquarie Street, Hobart 2:30pm to 4 pm Please RSVP by Monday 5 March to This is a free event Bookings are required for catering purposes
internationally. Panel members will include: Ms Diana Butler OAM, head of the Launceston-based NGO care for Africa Prof Margaret Otlowski, Lawyer and Pro-Vice Chancellor (Culture and Wellbeing) UTAS Ms Janis McKenna, Women’s Chief of Enterprise International (WCEI) and Principal at Elm Australia Dr Stephanie Fahey, CEO, Austrade There will be a Q&A session following the panel discussion, and a chance to mingle with attendees. Afternoon tea will be served. Friday 9 March The Unions Tasmania Committee invite you to celebrate International Women’s day at a Quiz Night with women-themed questions in keeping with the spirit of recognising the achievements of women. Nibbles provided, and drinks will be available at bar prices. The Duke Hotel 192 Macquarie Street, Hobart 6:30 pm for 7 pm start Bookings can be made online at Payments can be invoiced by Unions Tasmania by emailing For further information contact: Delicity Gorschelski Phone: 6216 7600 Email: Entry fee of $15 per person. Unions or individuals can book tables of eight online. Donations of raffle prizes would be welcome. Saturday 10 March The Multicultural Women’s Council of Tasmania invites you to their International Women’s Day afternoon tea with cultural entertainment, music and dancing. Legacy House, 159 Macquarie Street, Hobart 2 pm - 5 pm Sajini Phone: 0400 200 016 Email; $15 per person Bookings are required for catering purposes
Northern Tasmania Date Organisation & Event Time Bookings/Contact Cost Additional Information Monday 5 March The Clifford Foundation is once again hosting their International Women’s Day luncheon, sponsored by the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Communities, Sport and Recreation Division. Guest speaker is tennis star Jelena Dokic who has recently released her autobiography Unbreakable. The book details her career and life as a refugee, dealing with poverty, racism, bullying and discrimination. She also covers the physical and emotional abuse she suffered for over 20 years at the hands of her father. Jelena became the number one junior tennis player in the world in 1998, and she is now a commentator for Channel 7, Fox Sports and Tennis Australia. Country Club Tasmania, Launceston 12 noon Book your seat(s) or reserve a table at: Clifford Foundation For further information contact the Clifford Foundation: 6777 6010 $75 per person includes a lunch and a glass of sparkling wine on arrival RSVP: 26 February, 2018 or until event tickets are sold out. Wednesday 7 March The Rotary Club of Tamar Sunrise International Women’s Day Breakfast is now in its fifth year, and this year’s campaign them is Press for Progress – a call to action to motivate and unite friends, colleagues and whole communities to think, act and be gender inclusive. The keynote speaker Hotel Grand Chancellor, 29 Cameron Street, Launceston 7 am to 8:30am All booking should be made online at: For further information please contact: Eve Gibbons Phone: 0418 247 413 Early bird tickets $40 available until 14 February. General ticket price $45 RSVP 28 February 2018 Bookings are required for catering purposes.
North West Tasmania Date Organisation & Event Venue Time Bookings/Contact Cost Additional Information Thursday 1 March Devonport Community House invites you to their special International Women’s Day Happy Herbs for Women session with guest speaker Nelly Lenton from the Health Nut. Nelly will be focusing on herbs and herbal preparations that specifically target women’s health issues. Devonport Community House gardens, 10 Morris Avenue, Devonport 10:30am - 11:30am Kate Beer, Manager, Devonport Community House Phone: 6424 7060 Email: $2 per person Bookings are not required Monday 5 March Youth Family and Community Connections Inc. invites young women twelve years and over to their International Women’s Day Girls Support Afternoon. This event has been organised for socially challenged and marginalized girls in Youth Family and Community Connections Inc., 64 Stewart Street, Devonport 3:30pm - 4:30pm Rebecca Smith Phone: 6424 7353 Email: Free Bookings are required for catering purposes.
the local community to familiarize them with activities that will enable them to more fully engage with available beneficial programs. Afternoon tea and a gift bag for each girl will be provided. Tuesday 6 March Devonport City Council invites you Leaders in Heels – an evening of inspiration, motivation and laughter as they celebrate the efforts of women in Devonport in the lead-up to International Women’s Day. Hear from Minka Woolley, Jan Bingley and Allira Bartush talking about their insights on how to succeed in all aspects of life. Nibbles will be provided. Zest Café and Bakehouse 11 Oldaker Street Devonport 5:30 pm -7 pm Danielle O’Brien 6424 0511 Email: Free Bookings are required for catering purposes. Wednesday 7 March The Zonta Club of Devonport invites you to their International Women’s Day breakfast Supporting Our Women on a Journey of Success. Suzanne Horton, Community Liaison Worker at the East Devonport Child and Family Centre will share her experiences of supporting young women on a journey of success with a Q&A session to follow. Anvers Garden Conservatory, 9025 Bass Highway, Latrobe 7:30am am RSVP by emailing by Monday 5 March Meal cost as per Anvers menu Bookings are required for catering purposes. Wednesday 7 March The Soroptimist Club of Devonport Invites you to their Soroptimists Celebrating Women evening event. St Johns Church Hall, Fenton Street, Devonport 6 pm – 8 pm Lyn Johnson Phone: 0439 963 836 Email: $5 per person which includes a glass of wine and finger food. Bookings are required for catering purposes by 2 March
engaging in any, or all, of the following events: An Open Heart Meditation and Reiki session OR Vipassana Meditation for older students. Enjoy conversations about celebrating local women’s life’s achievements and transitions in life over a shared meal. Please bring some food to share. Plus a candlelight labyrinth walk 30 King Edward Street, Penguin 6:30pm -7:45pm 7:45pm -8:30pm 8:30pm Phone: 0427 907 779 Session will cost $5, and participants in the Vipassana. Gold coin donation for meditation session. Other sessions are free.