Parish employees attended the 13th Annual International Women’s Day breakfast at Westport Bowling Club hosted by the Hastings Women’s Business Network, on Wednesday 8 March.

The attendees heard inspirational talks from local employers, Just Better Care, Bennetts Steel, Men and Women at Work and the Commonwealth Bank on their innovative approaches to build a gender-equal future. Keynote speaker Natalie Isaacs, founder of 1 Million Women, shared her passion for action-based optimism, steps on how we can all be climate warriors and the key role that women play in making change a reality.

The event raised over $12,000 for Liberty Services who has a focus on supporting women and families affected by domestic and family violence and homelessness. Everyone left the event feeling inspired and motivated to make change for a better and more gender-equal future.