UN Women Australia announces “Balance the Scales” as the official theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026, highlighting the urgent need to ensure fair, inclusive, and accessible justice for every woman and girl.
Check out the IWD events happening around Southern Melbourne below:
Balancing the Scales Through Her Story
This International Women’s Day Cardinia Shire Council is celebrating the incredible women who help shape and strengthen our community.
Date: 5th March 2026
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Cardinia Cultural Centre
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International Women’s Day Breakfast at Springvale City Hall
Everyone is invited to join Killester College for our annual International Women’s Day Breakfast, a much-loved community tradition honouring the achievements, resilience and contributions of women across our city.
Date: 6th March 2026
Time: 6:45am
Location: Springvale City Hall
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International Women’s Day Celebration at Lynbrook Community Centre
Celebrating women through leadership, wellbeing, purpose and community connection
Date: 7th March 2026
Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Lynbrook Community Centre
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International Women’s Day with WHISE and Kara
This International Women’s Day, Kara Family Violence Service (Kara) and Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) are joining forces to explore the power of collaboration across the prevention–response continuum of violence against women.
Date: 10th March 2026
Time: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: Box Hill Golf Club