St Kilda Mums Make a Mother’s Day official campaign launch was a purposeful way to celebrate the return of Melbourne events after lockdown. An intimate gathering at L’Oreal Australia’s head office discovered why a toiletry bag filled with everyday essentials … Continue reading
The social impact of Engaging Women is ongoing. Here is a snapshot of what this platform has achieved: Advocating on behalf of women and a more diverse world since 2011. MC and communication services pro-bono to family violence and social … Continue reading
You’re invited to a most excellent afternoon supporting young Australians to thrive. Ticket sales from the Inaugural Raise High Tea at Melbourne’s stunning Hotel Windsor will benefit youth mentoring organisation, Raise Foundation. Get Tickets Raise is a not-for-profit which has … Continue reading
Until now, most of the focus and funding for family violence in Victoria has been on the response. Response is obviously critical, but as we all know, family violence will not stop without more resources dedicated to stopping it ‘before’ … Continue reading
It was an honour to MC the Safe Steps family Violence response centre’s Safetea at Melbourne’s RACV club. Women and children in Victoria have been supported by the good people at Safe Steps for decades. In the lead up to … Continue reading
Aboriginal elder Kathy Mills National Reconciliation Week. Aunty Kathy Mills OAM is a community leader, Aboriginal elder and activist based in Australia’s Northern Territory. She was the first woman to be elected to the Northern Land Council and was appointed … Continue reading
Congratulations to Lesley Falloon OAM, the former Mayor who took out the first Bayside Women’s Soirèe ‘Lifetime Achievement Award.’ Lesley’s quick wit inspired guests representing small business, professional services, entrepreneurs, medical professionals, captains of industry, educators and women seeking a … Continue reading
As a teen I wrote a letter to my hero Nelson Mandela, outlining my respect for his courage and the anguish young Australians felt over the apartheid regime. I never really expected him to read it. In 1990, my family … Continue reading
Our Watch fundraiser ambassador program Natalie Bell raises thousands for Our Watch through Engaging Women Ambassadors program. Congratulations to Natalie Bell, her friends, colleagues and friends of Engaging Women who raised a solid $3,366.09 for Our Watch. This fantastic result is the latest … Continue reading
It was an enormous pleasure to meet guests at Jewish Care’s ‘Friends of Montefiore’ annual brunch in Melbourne. Sponsored by the Pratt Foundation, this event has a rich, thirty-four year history. 220 people travelled to Leonda by the Yarra to raise funds for Gary Smorgon House … Continue reading