International Women's Day is a day to celebrate the gains women have made over the years and to bring our attention to the issues that still face us. Most of all, it's a day to recognise that we, as women, have made and continue to make a difference. A day to celebrate women's contribution to making Australia and the world a better place for everyone.
Dianne Madden was announced as the winner of the 2008 NSW Woman of the Year Award at the Premier's Reception for International Women’s Day on Thursday March 6, 2008.
Dianne was nominated by Mr Barry Collier MP, Member for Miranda, for her outstanding contributions to helping families living with mental illness. Dianne is the founder and President of Camp Kookaburra, a volunteer organisation which provides networks and support for children living with a family member affected by mental illness. As a volunteer herself, Dianne’s dream is that one day, Camp Kookaburra will become a national program.
Click here to view a profile of the 2008 NSW Woman of the Year.
Click here to view a press release of the 2008 NSW Women of the Year Finalists.
Click here to view a profile of the 2007 NSW Woman of the Year.
Across New South Wales, women living in towns and cities in rural and remote areas, were encouraged to celebrate their achievements in events on International Women’s Day.
2008 International Women's Day Grants Program.
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THEME FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2008
The theme for activities to celebrate International Women’s Day for 2008 is '100 years of active women in paid and unpaid work'. This recognises the countless contributions that women in NSW have made towards improving workplaces and working conditions, as well as their tireless volunteering work which has contributed to the growth of more vibrant and robust communities. GRANTS Grants of up to $1,000 were approved to over 120 councils across NSW, to work in partnership with local women's groups supporting events to celebrate 2008 International Women's Day. To view the reports of functions held by councils in 2008, click here. |
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
A calendar of events taking place throughout NSW to celebrate International Women's Day is available on this website. Non-profit
community organisations are invited to promote their IWD event.
Click here for more details.
FACT SHEETS
For facts on inequality still faced by women in NSW in areas such as employment, Indigenous women, rural women, older women, health, violence and safety - see our publication page. |