Hobsons Bay council is celebrating International Women’s Day with two events this year.
Council said these events will recognise the achievements of women in the community and business sector as part of International Women’s Day celebrations. Both events will be held on Thursday, March 7, the eve of International Women’s Day.
The first event, to be held at the Altona Meadows STEAM Centre, will feature a panel of inspiring local women who have made their mark in their respective STEAM areas.
The speaking panel will include a number of speakers from different sectors.
Science: Dr Lorien Parker, founder of SciencePlay Kids, Technology: Dr Catriona Nguyen-Robertson, immunologist and science communicator, Engineering: Cr Tony Briffa, a specialist in aerospace engineering , Arts: Nuala Furtado, chief executive of The Substation and for Maths: Emi Martin, head of mathematics at Laverton College.
Hobsons Bay Mayor Matt Tyler will host the event, which will include the panel sharing their STEAM journeys, a morning tea, and tours of the STEAM Centre.
The second event at Seaview Williamstown is a partnership between Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong councils. The lunchtime event will feature a keynote speech by Julie Hirsch, the co-founder of Eloments Vitamin Teas and Mullin Mulling Spices, and an award-winning social entrepreneur and innovator. This business networking event will be hosted by the founder of AP Marketing Works, Ailsa Page.
As part of the IWD celebrations, an exhibition by artist Madison La Belle will feature on the flagpoles at Queen Street Skate Park in Altona Meadows as part of the Airtime public art project. The exhibition is on until April 29.
Details: events.humanitix.com/international-womens-day-2024
