International Women’s Day has taken a new light in Camden this year, with the announcement of a full program to celebrate.

Celebrated on 8 March, local women are this year invited to celebrate International Women’s Day throughout the month of March. A number of exciting activities and events are available for the community, including:

• 2021 Camden Council International Women’s Day Gala Evening – Council is partnering with Blue Wren House – Camden Women’s Shelter to celebrate women’s achievements. Hear from keynote speaker, Tracey Spicer, and panel members including community leader and Australia Day Awards Local Hero 2021, Rosemary Kariuki-Fyfe; Western Sydney-based commercial lawyer and founder of Bankstown Poetry Slam, Sara Mansour and Blue Wren Chair, Scott Taylor.

                     WHEN Thursday 11 March, 6-9pm
                     WHERE Gledswood Homestead and Winery
                     COST $90 per person
                      TO BOOK camdenwomensshelter.org.au/shop

• BreastScreen NSW in Camden – free screening for women over the age of 40 years

                      WHEN Now, until Friday 12 March
                      WHERE Onslow Oval, Camden
                      TO BOOK breastscreen.nsw.gov.au

• Movie Night – Camden residents can purchase a subsidised movie ticket to see Blackbird, a film about a terminally ill mother arranging to bring her family together one last time.

                      WHEN From 8 March to 31 March 2021
                      WHERE Unites Cinemas Narellan
                      COST $10 for general seating or $15 for recliner seating, including popcorn and beverage
                      TO BOOK ticketing1.unitedcinemas.com.au/narellan

• Free yoga sessions – Women aged over 18 years, who live in the Camden area, are invited to attend

                      WHEN Tuesday 9 March, 7.30-8.pm; and Friday 12 March, 11.30am-12.15pm
                      WHERE Mount Annan Leisure Centre
                      TO BOOK trybooking.com/BOYMR

• Free women’s self-defence class – Open to women over 18 years, who live in the Camden area.

                     WHEN Friday 12 March, 12.30-1.30pm OR 6-7pm
                     WHERE The PIT Martial Arts, Health and Fitness Centre, Unit 10/156 Hartley Road, Smeaton Grange
                     TO BOOK trybooking.com/BOYCQ

• Free WILMA Women’s How to Relax and Sleep Well online course – Learn gentle, effective techniques to help you relax and unwind into a great night's sleep.

                     WHEN Every Tuesday, 2-30 March, 7-8.30pm
                     WHERE Held online via Zoom
                     TO BOOK Email wilma@wilma.org.au or call 4627 2955.

Mayor of Camden, Cr Theresa Fedeli, invited local women to take advantage of the range of activities and celebrations throughout March.

“Council is committed to supporting everyone in our community and celebrating International Women’s Day is a fantastic chance to highlight women’s achievements and celebrate inclusion in our society,” Cr Fedeli said.

“We have put together an exciting program this year and have something for everyone to enjoy from watching a movie to free classes and an exciting gala evening.

“This is also an opportunity for local women to participate in programs that both empower them and promote mental health and wellbeing. I encourage the community to get involved.”

For more information on International Women’s Day in Camden, go to camden.nsw.gov.au