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International Women's Day in Perth

Jen Bowden01 Mar '224 min read

UN Women Australia’s 2022 IWD Brunch

Tuesday 8 March is no ordinary day, it’s International Women’s Day, a time when the whole world stands up to celebrate women with this year’s theme of #breakthebias. Whether you’re into inspiring speeches or moving poetry, networking brekkies or fundraising brunches, we’ve got the lowdown on where to spend your IWD 2022.

UN Women Australia’s 2022 IWD Brunch: Perth

Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre

Friday 4 March
If you want to be part of one of the biggest International Women’s Day events in Australia, then look no further. This epic IWD brunch event will take place in cities across the nation and will also be live streamed online for those who can’t make it in person. This fundraiser will feature an exclusive in-depth interview with internationally renowned and celebrated scientist, conservationist and human rights activist, Dr Jane Goodall, in conversation with sustainability activist Linh Do, and an appearance from Kirsten Rose, Executive Director Future Industries at CSIRO.

Woman Scream Poetry Event 2022

The Moon Cafe

Saturday 5 March 2022
Perth Woman Scream is a month-long festival of events and workshops run by WA Poets Inc. But this unique poetry event is one you won’t want to miss. Featuring performances from local woman poets (and those who identify as woman) centered around increasing understanding of the lives of women in our community and the daily issues they both grapple and overcome, any funds raised will be donated to domestic violence support service Starick.
And as if that wasn’t enough, this is just one of a chain of international arts-based events that mark International Women’s Day and demand an end in violence towards women.

Women Scream Poetry

Perth International Women’s Day High Tea

Duxton Hotel Perth

Wednesday 2 March
AFA Inspire WA’s annual International Women’s Day event features none other than special guest speaker, Amanda Healy, owner of Kirrikin Pty Ltd and director of Wirrpanda (Walitj) Foundation. Indulge in the Duxton Hotel’s famed afternoon tea while hearing all about Amanda’s 30-year career that has seen her work in some of the most remote mine sites on the planet. Now, with her own engineering business, she talks about how she rose to the top and created a whole new space for women in a male-dominated industry.

WPN WA’s International Women’s Day Breakfast

Parmelia Hilton, Perth

Tuesday 8 March
If you work in planning then the Women in Planning Network WA’s International Women’s Day Breakfast is the place to be, as the organisation presents the inaugural Women in Planning Award. Think a top-notch Hilton breakfast, networking with other women in the field and a chance to #breakthebias over an indulgent croissant and a cup of coffee.

WPN WA's International Women's Day Breakfast

Raine Square presents: Empowered

Raine Square

17 February - 8 March
Discover the EMPOWERED art installation featuring profiles of the historical women who influenced and inspired Western Australia's culture and landscape in-center near Flight Centre until 8 March.

Plus while you're there, find the iPad onsite and nominate a woman in the community who has made you feel EMPOWERED! You and your nominee will go into the draw to win one of two $2,000 Flight Centre vouchers. T&Cs on the website here.