Free tickets now available for International Women’s Day 2019

FOR A BETTER FUTURE… From left, Greater Shepparton Women’s Charter Alliance Advisory Committee members, Cindy Hansford, Fran Smullen, Suzanne Wallis, Ronni Druitt, Angela McLeod, Greater Shepparton City Council Deputy Mayor, Cr Seema Abdullah, Greater Shepparton WCAAC members, Diane Baglin and Lauren Barker. Photo: Ash Beks.
FOR A BETTER FUTURE… From left, Greater Shepparton Women’s Charter Alliance Advisory Committee members, Cindy Hansford, Fran Smullen, Suzanne Wallis, Ronni Druitt, Angela McLeod, Greater Shepparton City Council Deputy Mayor, Cr Seema Abdullah, Greater Shepparton WCAAC members, Diane Baglin and Lauren Barker. Photo: Ash Beks.
FOR A BETTER FUTURE… From left, Greater Shepparton Women’s Charter Alliance Advisory Committee members, Cindy Hansford, Fran Smullen, Suzanne Wallis, Ronni Druitt, Angela McLeod, Greater Shepparton City Council Deputy Mayor, Cr Seema Abdullah, Greater Shepparton WCAAC members, Diane Baglin and Lauren Barker. Photo: Ash Beks.
FOR A BETTER FUTURE… From left, Greater Shepparton Women’s Charter Alliance Advisory Committee members, Cindy Hansford, Fran Smullen, Suzanne Wallis, Ronni Druitt, Angela McLeod, Greater Shepparton City Council Deputy Mayor, Cr Seema Abdullah, Greater Shepparton WCAAC members, Diane Baglin and Lauren Barker. Photo: Ash Beks.

TO acknowledge the unwavering achievements of the inspirational women of Greater Shepparton, The Greater Shepparton Women’s Charter Advisory Committee invites everyone to this year’s International Women’s Day event on Thursday, March 7.

The committee has organised a free event at the Sir Ian McLennan Centre in Echuca Road, Mooroopna to celebrate International Women’s Day.

The global theme for International Women’s Day in 2019 is #BalanceForBetter – a call to action for driving gender balance across the world.

An evening of celebration, conversation and performance is open to the entire community and bookings are absolutely essential.

Councillor and Charter Champion, Seema Abdullah, said she is excited about the theme of the upcoming International Women’s Day event.

“We are extremely lucky to have such inspiring women here in Greater Shepparton,” Cr Abdullah said.

“These women continually inspire others to achieve great things every day.

“Our region is diverse, and the talents, backgrounds and stories of local women are equally diverse.”

All members of Greater Shepparton are encouraged to visit the link, sign up for a free ticket and attend this wonderful event. Doors for the event will be at 5:30pm, with proceedings commencing at 6pm Click through to www.2019-iwd.eventbrite.com.au to obtain a free ticket.

For further information, email women@shepparton.vic.gov.au or call 5832 9472.