International Women’s Day 2025

Friday 7 March

Doors open at 11am

Location | Whitlam Theatre

Tickets $130pp + $2 Booking Fee

International Women’s Day #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #MarchForward

International Women’s Day aims to collectively forge a more inclusive world, to invest and accelerate progress for women. To openly embrace their diversity of race, age, ability, faith, body image, and how they identify.

Thirty years ago, the world committed to a bold vision for gender equality, the United Nations’ Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.

Since then, we’ve seen women break barriers, reshape policies, and ignite global movements. Yet, despite these strides, the promises made remain largely unfulfilled for millions of women worldwide. We are simply not where we should be.

It’s time to turn promises into progress.

Join us for International Women’s Day 2025 to commemorate Beijing+30 and #MarchForward #AccelerateAction for a gender equal future.

When: Friday 7 March 2025
Time: 11.00am to 3.30pm
Where: Whitlam Theatre, Revesby Workers’ Club Function Centre
Tickets: $130 pp + $2 ticket fee*

Please note that tickets are sold individually and NOT as a table. If you wish to be seated with another ticket holder, please notify us in the booking notes and we will try to accommodate you.*

Excitedly returning this year to our Whitlam Theatre following its full renovation.

This annual fundraising event offers the opportunity to network and be truly inspired by guest speakers from varying backgrounds and industries.

Ticketing includes a 3-course sit-down lunch and beverage package, with live DJ entertainment.

PLUS an IWD Raffle with all ticket proceeds donated to Biyani House – Revesby Women’s Shelter.

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

Sallianne Faulkner l ClubsNSW Chair, General Manager of Bayside Women’s Shelter, Netball NSW President, Societie Group President

Sallianne Faulkner is a passionate community leader dedicated to promoting women’s safety and building strength in communities.

She is the General Manager of Bayside Women’s Shelter in Sydney’s east and the chair of ClubsNSW, the peak industry body for the Club Industry in NSW.

She holds also leadership roles in Societie Group and Netball NSW.

Sallianne’s focus across these roles is to improve her local community’s wellbeing and resilience, encouraging everyone to work together for the best outcomes.

She was named Woman of the Year in Rockdale in 2020 and continues to work for improved social cohesion and strong inclusive environments.

Grace Rowe l Stand Tall Australia Public Relations, Junior Motorcross Racer

Grace Rowe grew up racing motocross as one of the only junior females fully sponsored in Australia. In recent years she trained in freestyle motocross where she became one of just a few women in the country to clear a 75ft gap.

Last year she had an accident in training which resulted in a broken pelvis in 6 places. She was airlifted to hospital where she spent a total of 45 nights including 3 surgeries. Over 15 months of rehabilitation, Grace learnt to walk again and undertook trauma therapy.

She is now learning to reconcile an experience that brought unprecedented fear and pain, as well as strength and resilience. Grace looks forward to sharing her remarkable story of overcoming adversity.

Frida Deguise l L.A Donuts Owner, Professional Chef, Stand-Up Comedian

Donut mogul, chef, and comedian, Frida DeGuise is a self-proclaimed ‘Wogan’ (part ‘wog’ – part bogan). This 5ft something Australian-born, Lebanese Muslim makes up in heart what she lacks in height. She’s gregarious, hilarious and driven by a comedic tenacity and ambition rarely seen in this country. And this absolute passion for comedy makes Frida such a joy to watch.

One of the few Muslim comedians in Australia, this unique, mother-of-four, and successful business owner is creating huge waves and smashing racial stereotypes and cultural divides.