Where to celebrate international women’s day in Canberra 2022!
1 March 2022
International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on March 8, and is a day dedicated to celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, as well as acknowledging the ways we can improve gender equality.
At YWCA Canberra, we are no strangers to celebrating International Women’s Day and, in fact, each year hold our own international women’s day event where we invite members of our community to come together to recognise and celebrate the achievements and contributions of women all over the world!
Building on our tradition of using International Women’s Day to focus on the lives and stories of Canberra women, YWCA Canberra will be holding a free event on Wednesday 10 March.
A single story, a world of difference will focus on women leading change for gender equality by sharing the experiences of local women involved in advocacy.
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with the women featured in our documentary.
Can’t attend our event? It’s okay we have you covered!
Check out our list below to find out what other events are taking place this International Women’s Day!
UN Women Australia – UN Women Australia will be holding IWD fundraising events in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, with events also being live-streamed so you can watch them live or for a limited time afterwards.
- When: 12.15 to 3pm, Friday 4 March
- Where: Exhibition Hall, National Convention Centre Canberra, 31 Constitution Ave, Canberra
- Cost: $60 to $3490
Soroptimist International of Canberra IWD Breakfast 2022 – Soroptimist International of Canberra will be raising funds for women’s scholarship to celebrate women’s achievements. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality.
- When: 7 to 8.30am, Tuesday 8 March
- Where: Deakin Football Club, 3 Grose Street, Deakin
- Cost: $40
Multicultural Hub International Women’s Day Morning Tea
Join the Multicultural Hub Canberra for a morning tea event to celebrate International Women’s Day 2022 and talk about how we can #BreakTheBias. Listen to inspirational women from our community and have the opportunity to network and meet other women.
- When: 10.30am to 1pm, Tuesday 8 March
- Where: Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre Function Room (Level 2), 180 London Circuit, Canberra
- Cost: free
Female Founders: International Women’s Day
Join the Canberra Innovation Network for a special Female Founders event celebrating International Women’s Day!
This will include a panel session on “Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow” with Serina Bird, Mia Swainson and Ilea Buffier, an interactive workshop for innovation on the theme “Break the Bias”, and networking.
- When: 12 to 2pm, Tuesday 8 March
- Where: Canberra Innovation Network, Level 5, 1 Moore St, Canberra
- Cost: $16.42 (including fees)
Enjoy the Show 2: International Women’s Day #BreakTheBias
Join the Harmonie German Club as they present their International Women’s Day event, Enjoy the Show 2: International Women’s Day #BreakTheBias.
Tune into a night of music and celebration to celebrate women’s progress and achievements, headlined by Aya Yves.
- When: 6 to 11.55pm, Saturday 12 March
- Where: Harmonie German Club, 49 Jerrabomberra Ave, Narrabundah
- Cost: $40 to $65
Gender Institute IWD morning tea
Join the Gender Institute for a celebration of International Women’s Day by attending their morning tea event. Please take this opportunity to network with likeminded people and invite others, especially if they are new to ANU.
- When: 10 to 11am, Monday 7 March
- Where: National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
- Cost: Free
WIC Annual Dinner and Debate – International Women’s Day 2022
Join WIC for an IWD Dinner & Debate at Old Parliament House.
The annual debate evening provides the Canberra community with the opportunity to socialise, network and enjoy an entertaining night of riotous laughter as our debate teams take a light hearted approach to the topic “Tiktok is a really great news service”.
- When: 5.30pm, Tuesday 8 March
- Where: Old Parliament House, 18 King George Terrace, Parkes, ACT 2600
- Cost: $200 to $210
Localjinni presents – Dynamo Hub
Get ready to rave at the Dynamo Hub’s pedal cinema. Be part of the world’s first human powered magic lantern show. Join, musicians, and actors as they spin together song, sound effects, and slides to tell tales of adventure. Learn how you can help reduce emissions at this people powered event. Ages 12 and up.
- When: 7.30pm-8.30pm , 4,5,6 March
- Where: Gorman Arts Centre
- Cost: $15
Localjinni presents – Scoot and screen tour
After the Dynamo Hub event, jump on a Neuron scooter and circuit the CBD. Follow Localjinni as we project works by some of CBR’s leading lights on the city’s paths, plazas, and parks. It’s a moving film and sound show incorporating site-responsive art, film, animation, and songs. Adorn yourself with your glitziest costume. Let’s reclaim the streets of CBR with lights, melodies, dance, spinning wheels and zero carbon emission for the coolest event in the Capital.
Ages 18 and up.
- When: 8.30pm-10.30pm , 4,5,6 March
- Where: Gorman Arts Centre
- Cost: $55
Tickets are available now to our 2022 International Women’s Day event. To find out more and to register, check out our event page.
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