IWD is growing every year, with countless events, both in person and online, taking place across our region and beyond. Showing up matters. When we support those who are leading activities and events, we help to collectively drive change and strengthen the movement toward gender equality.
Check out what’s happening locally by visiting the Women’s Health Loddon Mallee website’s regional IWD event hub.
Bring people together to celebrate International Women’s Day and spark meaningful conversations. You could:
Think about what type of event would resonate best with your community and create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome.
Host a virtual gathering where your community can connect and learn. Use this opportunity to explore the barriers and enablers to achieve gender equality and inspire participants to take action to balance the scales.
An online format makes participation accessible and inclusive, ensuring your message reaches as many people as possible.
Each year UN Women Australia sets the theme for International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is ‘Balance the Scales’. For more information about the theme, and the recommended resources, see the information we have compiled as part of our IWD Toolkit, or visit UN Women.
WHLM has a regional calendar and events hub for IWD activities in the Loddon Mallee on our website. Register your activity and check out the what’s on.
We have more power to balance the scales toward equality when people of all genders are invited to actively participate. It takes entire communities to drive impactful and lasting change. The movement isn’t just about improving the lives of women; it’s about dismantling harmful stereotypes and rigid gender roles for everyone.
Social media is a powerful tool for raising awareness, building knowledge, and inspiring action. Use it to amplify the message of International Women’s Day by:
Ready to make an impact? Explore our suite of IWD campaign resources for social media content, shareable graphics, and tips to help you get started.
Ready to commit to gender equity?
Offer professional development through team training or undertake a Gender Impact Assessment.
Women’s Health Loddon Mallee is the region’s leader in gender equity, providing workshops and training for individuals, community groups, and organisations.
Our health promotion team can tailor sessions for workplaces, sporting clubs, schools, and community groups.
We also offer support and consultancy services to ‘Defined Entities’ and other organisations with Gender Impact Assessments and Gender Equality Action Plans under the Gender Equality Act 2020.
Learn more here.
Hold a Story Time event at your local library that features a children’s book that challenges gender stereotypes. See our list of recommended kid’s books for ideas.
Record people reading books aloud – take a video or audio recording and share with your networks and communities via an online platform, such as social media or a website.
Encourage your local library to set up an IWD book display.
Host a book club event featuring works by women authors.
Encourage family, friends, coworkers and other community members to watch the Raise Them Equal animation series and have conversations about raising our kids free from limiting ideas about gender in ways that support them to thrive and live with unlimited potential.
Watch the animations and access conversation starters here.
Coordinate an art project that brings your community together. Some ideas to get you inspired:
Art is a powerful way to spark conversations and promote action to balance the scales.
Highlight the achievements of women in your community by sharing their stories. Keep this year’s theme, Balance the Scales, in mind and invite women to share their experiences to inspire others. You could:
Celebrating these stories not only honours their contributions but also motivates others to take action toward gender equality.
Display posters or banners in your workplace, on your website, social media channels, and community notice boards. Use a mix of platforms, both online and offline, to share the campaign messages and reach as many people as possible.
Explore our IWD campaign resources for ready-to-use materials to help you get started.
