International Women’s Day
- Friday 6 March
- Doors open at 11am
- Location | Whitlam Theatre
- $160pp + $2 Ticket Fee | Table (10 pax) $1,500 + $2 Ticket Fee
International Women’s Day #IWD2026 #BalanceTheScales #GiveToGain
Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated.
Let’s Balance the Scales with a promise that every woman and girl – regardless of background or identity – should be safe, heard, and free to shape their own lives. In 2026, too many across Australia and the world are still denied that fair go. Discriminatory laws, policies, and practices persist. Gender-based violence remains widespread, and structural barriers block too many from seeking or receiving justice.
These barriers are not inevitable. They are built – and they can be dismantled.
When women and girls stand equal, families are stronger, workplaces are fairer, communities thrive, and society becomes safer for everyone.
This International Women’s Day, let’s Balance the Scales together.
This annual fundraising event supports Biyani House – Revesby Women’s Shelter. Every dollar raised goes directly to the shelter supporting its commitment to creating a place of safety, care, and hope for women and children affected by domestic violence in our community.
Held in our Whitlam Theatre, this International Women’s Day (IWD) event provides attendees with an inspiring and engaging experience. Guests will have the opportunity to connect and network with like-minded individuals while hearing from an impressive lineup of speakers representing a diverse range of backgrounds, industries, and experiences.
Your ticket includes an all-inclusive 3-course sit-down lunch complimented by a premium beverage package. You’ll enjoy vibrant live DJ entertainment throughout the event, plus a range of fundraising activities, including a Raffle full of fantastic prizes.
Join Us to #BalanceTheScales #GiveToGain
When: Friday 6 March 2026 from 11.00am to 3.30pm
Where: Whitlam Theatre, Revesby Workers’ Club Function Centre
Tickets: $160 per person + $2 Ticket Fee
$1,500 per table 10 pax + $2 Ticket Fee
*Please note that tickets are sold individually and NOT as a table, unless specified. If you wish to be seated with another ticket holder, please notify us in the booking notes and we will try to accommodate you.
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Proudly Partnered with Leagues Club Australia
Represents, informs and supports the needs of Member Clubs around Australia ensuring their ongoing commitment to Rugby League and the Community.
Proudly Supporting Biyani House – Revesby Women’s Shelter
Provides an inclusive, culturally aware service and safe place for women experiencing domestic violence and homelessness. Treating all women with dignity and respect, empowering them to create a better future for themselves and their families.
Guest Speakers
Natalie Cooney
Natalie Cooney (née Moss) is the Managing Director of Boston Global Group, specialising in biotechnology, health tech, ESG innovation, and commercialisation. She is a recognised leader in medical innovation and philanthropy, serving as Chair of the FSHD Global Research Foundation, where she has transformed rare disease research and raised more than $30 million for medical advancement. Natalie also serves on several global advisory boards and partners with leading biotech ventures developing next‑generation therapies. She is the founder of Lady Mont, an executive leadership circle empowering women in leadership.
Molly Croft
Molly Croft is a speaker, advocate and two-time cancer survivor who has spent most of her teenage years in and out of hospital. Diagnosed with cancer at just 12 years old, Molly has turned her lived experience into a powerful force for good, using her voice to advocate for young people, people with disability and families navigating the health system. She has raised over $2 million for cancer and youth-related initiatives, including $1.2 million through her own charity, The Tie Dye Project. Now a university student, Molly continues to balance study with speaking, mentoring and advocacy, driven by her belief that lived experience should be heard, valued and celebrated.
Tarsha Gale
Tarsha Gale is an icon of Australian women’s rugby league, renowned for her elite leadership and advocacy for Women in Sports. During the 1990s, Tarsha captained both the New South Wales state team and the Australian Jillaroos, famously leading the national side in the first Women’s rugby league World Cup in 2000. Tarsha’s influence extends far beyond the field and is a driving force in increasing the visibility and professional pathways for women in the sport. This legacy is celebrated in the Tarsha Gale Cup, the premier under-19s women’s competition and in recognition of contributions, she was inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame in 2024. Today, Tarsha remains a prominent voice in the game as a commentator, continuing to mentor and inspire the next generation of athletes and last year was appointed to the NSWRL Board of Directors.
Tom Sermanni
Tom Sermanni stands as a defining figure in the evolution of international women’s football. After a professional playing career spanning 18 years in Scotland, England and Australia, Tom has gone onto to coach professionally for almost 40 years in both men’s and women’s football. In men’s football he has coached at the Australian Institute of Sport, in the Australian National Soccer League, the Japan J-League and as a coaching director in Malaysia. In women’s football he has been the head coach of the Matildas for 11 years over three separate periods culminating in over 150 matches. He has also been the head coach of the USA and NZ women’s national teams, as well acting as a technical advisor for the Canadian women’s national team.
He has coached at 6 FIFA Women’s World Cups and the 2020 Olympics and was Matildas coach at their Asian Cup win in 2010. This was Australia’s first international major football trophy.
He currently works as an Advisor for women’s football at Western Sydney Wanderers and with decades of experience across the world’s top football nations, Tom is widely recognised for shaping the modern era of women’s football and driving the growth of the game globally.
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