This year marks 115 years of International Women’s Day with Bundaberg Regional Council hosting a range of events to mark the 2026 themes of justice and collective action.
From exhibitions and art walks to morning teas and breakfast events, the community is invited to come along and join in the conversation.
Bundaberg Region Mayor Helen Blackburn said the events were a great way to recognise International Women’s Day which officially takes place on 8 March.
“It’s wonderful to be able to gather together and celebrate 115 years of collective action for International Women’s Day,” Mayor Blackburn said.
“This year the international theme is Give to Gain which focuses on the power of collaboration and support to achieve gender equality.
“Through our neighbourhood centres and galleries, we’ll be hosting events across the region to celebrate this important milestone and acknowledge all the amazing women in our own community.”
Wednesday Art Walk at Childers
Join Gallery Director Rebecca McDuff as she chats with artists Hannah and Kaz Stanton about working together to develop their exhibition The Unrequited Dream.
This lively and enlightening Art Walk will offer insight into their individual artistic practices and mother daughter relationship and will finish with a special morning tea.
- When: Wednesday 4 March, 10 am
- Where: Childers Art Space
- Cost: Free, no bookings required
International Women’s Day morning tea event – Childers
The Childers Neighbourhood Centre will once again partner with Isis District High school to host a morning tea with guest speaker Sue McCoy from Childers Rotary.
High school ambassadors will MC the event with music from the school’s own string quartet and food prepared at the school by students from the hospitality course.
- When: Thursday 5 March, 10 – 11.30 am
- Where: Isis State High School
- Cost: $10 per person
- RSVP by 27 February to the Childers Neighbourhood Centre on 4130 4690 or cnc@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
International Women’s Day breakfast event – Gin Gin
The Gin Gin Neighbourhood Centre will host an event at the Gin Gin Bowls Club with a full breakfast served.
With guest speakers Lyn Engstrom and Susan Bengston, the event will explore the International Women’s Day UN Australia theme, Balance the Scales.
- When: Monday 9 March, 7 – 8.30 am
- Where: Gin Gin Bowls Club
- Cost: $15 per person
- RSVP by 2 March to the Gin Gin Neighbourhood Centre on 07 4130 4630 or ggnc@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
I am Woman photographic exhibition
Sabrina Lauriston’s photographic collection I am Woman will be on display at the School of Arts from 3 – 11 March in celebration of International Women’s Day.
First exhibited in 2022, this collection of portraits honours the stories of local women and how they live today with the rights fought by the suffragettes of past generations.
- When: 3 – 11 March
- Where: School of Arts
- Cost: Free, no bookings required
