Working towards 'better balance' in '19

This year, International Women's Day 2019 is all about creating 'balance for better'. 

Across NSW, events focusing on women's health, social and economic empowerment in the State governments inaugural Women's Week, ahead of International Women's Day on Friday, March 8.

Minister for Women Tanya Davies is urging everyone across NSW to get involved in events to celebrate and empower women, with more than 35 organisations across NSW to receive funding from the government to host a range of events for women.

“The week-long event aims to broaden the focus and discussion around women’s challenges and aspirations,” said Ms Davies.

"The NSW Women’s Week events are an opportunity for women and girls to come together in their community whilst learning new and valuable skills."

Wingecarribee Shire Council will be celebrating International Women's Day by having a purple mufti day. All proceeds from the mufti day will go to the Southern Highlands Association of Women. SHAW is a not-for-profit organisation whose focus is on meeting the health, well-being and safety needs of women in the Southern Highlands.

The Southern Highlands Business Women's Network will host a lunch on March 6 to celebrate International Women's Day. The luncheon will be hosted by channel nine reporter Kristine McKay.

Joining Ms McKay on the panel will be Sonia Di Mezza, a human rights lawyer and Val Southham, CEO of Keep Australia Beautiful National. 

The annual NSW Women of the Year Awards will be celebrated at the ICC Sydney in Darling Harbour on Thursday, the eve of International Women’s Day. 

NSW Women’s Week runs from March 4 - 9, with International Women's Day on March 8. For information, visit: www.women.nsw.gov.au/nsw-womens-week.

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