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Free International Women's Day event - Stories of Prejudice and Pride

Posted on Monday 15th of February, 2016,

The Greater Shepparton Women's Charter Alliance Advisory Committee invite community members to attend their free International Women's Day event on Tuesday 8 March, as part of the Shepparton Festival.

All are welcome to come together to be consumed by the achievements of women, and to celebrate the role women play in the community.

Inspiring women will tell us their 'Stories of Prejudice and Pride', and explore the obstacles they have had to overcome to get to a place of pride. The guest speakers are:

Dr Leslie Cannold – Ethicist, researcher, educator and public presenter on values-driven leadership, gender equity and respectful relationships
Natarsha Bamblett - dancer and young Aboriginal leader
Elaine Cooney - Journalist
Seema Abdullah - Greater Shepparton Women's Charter Alliance Advisory Committee Member
Jeanette Collinson - local Enabling Women Leadership Program graduate

The conversations will be facilitated by local woman Fiona Smolenaars. Fiona has her own facilitation business, Innovative Outcomes, specialising in community development, strategic planning and project management.

As well as being inspired by the guest speakers, there will be food, entertainment, and the results of the #SuperWomanPose campaign will be on display.

GSWCAAC Charter Champion and Mayor Dinny Adem is encouraging people to come along and celebrate this significant day.

“The International Women’s Day event will be an opportunity to get together with others and be inspired by the stories of some amazing women,” Cr Adem said.

“It is also an opportunity to enjoy the entertainment that is on offer, as well as the food.”

“I encourage women and men to grab a free ticket and attend this wonderful event.”.

The International Women’s Day event is alcohol free.

The Greater Shepparton Women’s Charter Alliance Advisory Committee (GSWCAAC) is a community advisory committee of the Greater Shepparton City Council, and is part of a broader network of Local Government Area (LGA) advisory committees across the state that are guided and informed by the Victorian Local Government Women’s Charter.

The Committee is made up of volunteers who, with Council support, aim to increase women’s participation in key decision making forums in the community and in democratic governance. The Committee supports three main principles: Gender Equity, Diversity, and Active Citizenship.