International Women's Day

International Women's Day is celebrated on 8 March each year to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of women and to bring attention to the issues that still face women today.

Each year Camden Council hosts an event or activity to mark International Women's Day. 

This year the theme is “Invest in women: Accelerate progress”

To celebrate, Council is running a series of programs to celebrate women and invest in health and wellbeing. 

 

FREE YOGA SESSIONS

Camden women are invited to participate in a free yoga session to promote health, wellbeing and relaxation.  These sessions are available for women 18 years and over.

Morning session: Tuesday 19 March 11.30am - 12.30pm

Evening session: Thursday 21 March 7.30 – 8.30pm

Where: Mount Annan Leisure Centre, 368 Welling Drive, Mount Annan, NSW, 2567

Booking can be made online here: Bookable or call (02) 4645 5106.

 

WOMEN’S SELF DEFENCE CLASSES

Camden women aged 18 and over are invited to participate in a free introduction to self-defence class at The PIT Martial Arts, Health & Fitness Centre.

The class will cover a range of basic tools to empower participants and apply learned skills in a safe and controlled environment. 

Participants should wear white or coloured soled sport shoes (not black soled shoes) or can participate barefoot. Please wear comfortable clothes with minimal buttons and zippers and remember to bring a drink bottle with water only.

Morning Session

When: Monday 11 March 2024

Time: 10.30 – 11.30am

Evening Session

When: Thursday 14 March 2024

Time: 6.30- 7.30pm

Where: Unit 10/156 Hartley Rd, Smeaton Grange, NSW, 2567.

Places are limited, book here: Bookable or call (02) 4645 5106.

 

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY MOVIE NIGHT

Camden Council in partnership with the Camden/Wollondilly Domestic Violence Committee will host their annual International Women’s Day movie night.

Movie: Madame Web

Where: United Cinema Narellan, Cnr Queen and Elyard Street, Narellan.

Date: Wednesday 13 March

Time: 6.30pm for 7pm start

$15 for Grand Recliner Seats, $10 for regular seats. Free popcorn and drink per person.

Book now! Choose your tickets - United Cinemas

For further information about International Women's Day please contact Camden Council's Community Project Officer, Grants and Women on 4645 5106 or via email. 

 

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY GALA EVENING

Camden Council's annual International Women's Day Gala returns for another year to promote gender equality and raise funds for a local charity. Joining us will be keynote speaker and Olympic Champion, Jana Pittman.  

Date: Thursday 7 March 2024, 5.30-9pm
Location: Gledswood Homestead & Winery
Tickets: $110 per person or $1,000 for a table of 10. Ticket includes a two-course meal, drinks package and gift. All proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to support local charity, Mother Hubbard's Cupboard.

You can find out more about the Gala here.