A dedicated committee of women have been working hard to deliver two fabulous International Women’s Day (IWD) events for Tennant Creek next week.
Under the leadership of Barkly Regional Council and Tennant Creek Women’s Refuge, a diverse committee of women, along with the generous support of the Northern Territory Government’s Office of Gender Equity and Diversity and a multitude of local organisations, have come together to bring these events to life.
The day will commence with a vibrant parade down the main street, starting at CAAFLU on Paterson Street and culminating at the Civic Hall on Peko Road, where the IWD Expo, a hub of inspiration and empowerment, will be hosted.
The IWD expo from 11.30am will feature a suite of stalls as well as yoga and art classes, mini health checks, pop-up op shop, photo booth, roving microphone and a free barbecue.
This year’s IWD theme is Inspire Inclusion, promoting a sense of belonging, relevance and empowerment.
Local organisations collaborating in this year’s IWD event include CatholicCare NT, BRADAAG, Central Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Unit (CAAFLU), Central Australian Women’s Legal Service (CAWLS), Manungurra Aboriginal Corporation, Barkly Regional Deal Backbone Team and Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation.
This article appeared in Tennant & District Times, 1 March 2024.
