The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.

International Women's Day panel talk at QVWC

Kick off your IWD at QVWC for an exciting line-up of experts discussing this year’s United Nations IWD theme – Invest in Women!

Hosted by well-known journalist Wendy Tuohy, our panel will lead a lively discussion on why it makes economic sense to invest in women, highlighting the key issues women face in achieving economic equity.

Wendy will be joined by Wil Stracke (Victorian Trades Hall Council); Nadia Mattiazzo (Women with Disabilities Victoria), Emma Dawson (Per Capita), and Jenny Davidson (Council of Single Mothers and their Children) discussing what needs to change to get us closer to world where economic equality exists and why this is so important. The panel discussion will be followed by a light networking lunch.

Light lunch provided.

QVWC, Wayi Djerring, Level 4.

Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.

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