Cardinia Shire community members are invited to attend a free family-friendly event celebrating International Women’s Day 2024 on Thursday 7 March.
The event is hosted by Cardinia Shire Council in partnership with Living and Learning Centre, Foundation House and Myli and will be held at Pakenham Hall, Cnr John and Henry St Pakenham, from 9.30am to 12pm.
It will include:
Welcome to Country.
Special guest speaker.
Morning tea.
Henna art.
Performances.
Women Weavers workshop.
Door prizes.
Storytime with Myli Library.
Guests will be joined by social entrepreneur, lawyer, and executive within the Victoria Public Service, Zione Walker-Nthenda.
International Women’s Day is a global celebration, on 8 March each year, of the women’s rights movement and the social, economic, cultural and political achievements, both large and small, made to achieve gender equality.
The local event on 7 March will centre around this year’s International Women’s Day theme; ‘Inspire Inclusion’.
Cardinia Shire mayor Cr Jack Kowarzik said this theme called for action to inspire interest and awareness about the value of women’s inclusion.
Registrations to attend are required for catering purposes and can be made by email to mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au or by calling 1300 787 624.
