Celebrate International Women’s Day in 2022!

Melton City Council are pleased to be celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) once again in 2022.

This important annual event takes place each year on March 8 and is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.

The theme for IWD in 2022 is #BreaktheBias. Whether deliberate or unconscious, bias makes it difficult for women to move ahead. Knowing that bias exists isn’t enough, action is needed to level the playing field. Join teams from across Council as we learn about and challenge those biases we and others may have and/or experience.

Our program of events starts Saturday 7 March. Joining us will be authors Akuch Kuol Anyieth, Demet Divaroren and Olivia Omotosho plus you’ll have an opportunity to participate in a Karate workshop, yoga class, STEAM workshop, Zumba class, job readiness workshop plus much more!

VIEW THE PDF PROGRAM

Bookings are required for most events. With limited spaces available in each event, it is recommended that you book early to avoid disappointment.

SATURDAY 5 MARCH

• Toolern Creek Park Run
  • REGISTER
  • TIME: From 8am
  • VENUE: Toolern Creek in Strathtulloh

MONDAY 7 MARCH

• Yoga for Women
  • BOOK
  • TIME: 11.45am – 12.45pm
  • VENUE: Caroline Springs Library & Learning Hub in Caroline Springs

TUESDAY 8 MARCH: International Women’s Day

• Breaking Gender Bias in the City of Melton
  • TIME: From 8am
  • VENUE: YouTube (this is a pre-recorded video)
• Zumba Gold
  • BOOK
  • TIME: 9.30am – 10.30am
  • VENUE: Fraser Rise Children’s & Community Centre in Fraser Rise
• FEATURE EVENT: A morning with Akuch Kuol Anyieth
  • BOOK
  • TIME: 10am – 11am
  • VENUE: Online
• Women Working Together: Mentor Program for 50+ Women
  • BOOK
  • TIME: 2pm – 3pm
  • VENUE: Online
• International Women’s Day with Olivia Omotosho
  • BOOK
  • TIME: 4pm – 5pm
  • VENUE: Melton Library & Learning Hub in Melton

WEDNESDAY 9 MARCH

• International Women’s Day STEAM Stay and Play
  • BOOK
  • TIME: 12pm – 2pm
  • VENUE: Caroline Springs Library & Learning Hub in Caroline Springs
• A new approach to Job Readiness Workshop for Women
  • BOOK
  • TIME: 2pm – 3pm
  • VENUE: Online
• Demet Divaroren Writing Workshop – postponed due to illness
  • BOOK
  • TIME: 4pm – 5.30pm
  • VENUE: Springside Pavilion in Caroline Springs

THURSDAY 10 MARCH

• Introduction to Karate Workshop – please note change of time
  • BOOK
  • TIME: 6pm – 6.45pm
  • VENUE: Timbertop Children’s & Community Centre (Aintree)

FRIDAY 11 MARCH

• Mind your Business
  • BOOK
  • TIME: 1pm – 2pm
  • VENUE: Online