Melton celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) with a range of events across the first week of March centred around the theme “embrace equity”.
Events with Melton Zonta Club and Melton Phoenix Football Club’s annual IWD dinner with guest speaker Rosie Batty on March 2.
On March 8, and again on March 10, there was an IWD morning tea at Melton Central Community Centre featuring a free scone baking session, followed by morning tea and an open art session.
And on Saturday, March 11, the Toolern Creek parkrun was held in honour of International Women’s Day.
Melton mayor Lara Carlie said International Women’s Day was a “wonderful opportunity for us all to be inspired by the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women everywhere”.
“I’m so proud of all the residents who joined us at our morning teas this year. I feel energised and inspired by incredible women from all over our city and I hope everyone who joined us did too,” she said.
“It was a fantastic week of celebrations where we got to put a spotlight on the special women who inspire us, especially those who are our neighbours, friends, mums, sisters, and daughters. It was also an opportunity for us to consider our role in achieving equality so that our city is even more safe, welcoming and equal for everyone.
“Whether you have a dream to start a business, to study, to join a group, get involved in your community, I encourage women and girls in the City of Melton to make them a reality.”
Liam McNally
