Bass Coast to host International Women's Day event
Council invites the community to celebrate with us this International Women's Day.
Bass Coast Shire Council invites our community to celebrate with us this International Women's Day by joining us for a special lunch at Silverwater Resort, San Remo on Friday March 8, with keynote speaker Nicole Livingstone OAM.
International Women's Day is a time for inspiration and change.
Every year since 1911, this global day marks the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, while calling to accelerate women's equality. For this year's Bass Coast event our theme is inspiring inclusion and we will focus on women in sport at a professional and community level.
When women themselves are inspired to be included, there's a sense of belonging, relevance and empowerment. The aim of the 2024 #InspireInclusion campaign is to collectively forge a more inclusive world for women.
Please join us to be inspired by our keynote speaker Nicole Livingstone OAM, who is well known for her illustrious swimming career including an Olympic record held for over 16 years and her expert sports commentator career spanning 20 years. Nicole also co-founded and is patron of Ovarian Cancer Australia and is now the head of AFL Women's Football.
We will also hear from a panel of other women in sport including some inspirational Bass Coast local residents.
This event is not just for people who identify as women: everybody is welcome.
International Women's Day is a time for us all, regardless of gender identity, to acknowledge the progress that women have made towards equality - while remembering there is still much to do. Inspiring inclusion, achieving equality, building allyship and dismantling damaging stereotypes is as important for men as it is for women, so we welcome everyone to attend.
"Council celebrates any opportunity to include and empower all communities in Bass Coast," said Mayor, Cr Clare Le Serve.
"It is important that we increase representation of women at all levels of sport. Women should be able to embrace and participate in sports and physical activity that suits them in our community without fear of judgement.
"I am looking forward to listening to Nicole Livingstone and our panel but also meeting our community and enjoying a lunch at one of our fantastic local venues."
Bass Coast Shire Council thanks sponsors Bass Coast Health, Phillip Island Nature Parks and Westernport Water for their continued support.
Bass Coast IWD Lunch, Friday March 8, 12.30pm - 3pm at Silverwater Resort in San Remo. Tickets $45 per person (includes two course meal and speakers).
Tickets for Bass Coast International Women's Day: Inspire Inclusion are on sale now at Eventbrite.
