Darley Neighbourhood House (DNH) hosted a range of “inspiring and experienced women” and enjoyed an afternoon tea to celebrate International Women’s Day.
The day featured talks from Inspiring Potential Life founder and director Linda Mackenzie and Tegan Barton of Big Wellbeing Co, and afternoon tea was provided by the Country Women’s Association.
Darley Neighbourhood House manager Renae Knight said the day was an “opportunity for the community to hear from a couple of inspiring and experienced women but also reflect on the content of what they’re talking about”.
“It was an opportunity to celebrate social, economic, political and cultural achievements of women, and also just a chance to provide a safe and open space for people to gather,” she said.
“Also important are non-formal conversations that are friendly and welcoming opportunities to connect and have conversation.”
Ms Mackenzie said having the opportunity to talk was “an honour”
“I feel very grateful to be included,” she said.
“My talk was called Flawsome and it was about learning to embrace your imperfections. Accepting yourself. There is no such thing as a perfect human being, so accepting yourself as perfectly imperfect.
“Being able to support people in my local community through an event like this is really really good.”
