After several sold-out festivals in Queensland, we're excited to announce that the International Women's Week Festival has arrived in the Northern Rivers this March.

To celebrate women and girls of all ages and stages, you are warmly invited to a special day of sharing, wisdom, laughter and creativity, Blossoming Throughout The Ages.

During this intimate one-day experience, we will be exploring our intergenerational journeys as women from maiden to mother to crone and you will have the opportunity to:

Hear stories and deep wisdom from women at each stage of the journey
Ask questions to gain a deeper understanding
Share your own experiences
Take part in creative activities
Meet like-minded, soulful women in our community

MEET YOUR SPEAKERS

About our maiden, Eleanor Hearn

Feeling like she never fit in at school, naturally tall and uncomfortable with the pressure to conform, Eleanor left high school and finished her qualifications at TAFE. A genuine and free spirit at heart, she has always been curious about other cultures and began to travel abroad, appreciating the opportunity to push her boundaries, learn to trust her intuition, develop conscious and authentic connections with others and find gratitude for everything in life. Now a nanny in her 20s, Eleanor is a devoted caregiver with a deep commitment to nurturing and uplifting the collective spirit, also practicing crystal sound healing and using her gifts to foster spiritual well-being and harmony.

About our Mother, Tereza Andjelic

Born to a strict ethnic family in Sydney's inner suburbs, Tereza married at 22 and soon became the mother of three boys, including twins. After her relationship came to an end, Tereza found herself a single mum, juggling a handful of jobs to pay the bills and raising her kids largely alone because it was the only way she could stay true to her own values. Seeking healing from her struggles, Tereza experienced the power of holistic counselling, which inspired her to qualify and begin her own successful career as a holistic counsellor, impacting the lives of people from diverse backgrounds and mental health challenges for the better. Now repartnered and also a stepmum, she has also become a shaman and medicine woman, stepping into her full potential by aligning her mind, body and soul and assisting others to now do the same.

About our Crone, Rose Cubis

Rose was raised on a small farm in The Channon hills in a large Irish/Australian family in the 1950s. She never quite fit the mould of the good catholic girl whose life options were either to get married or become a nun. After training as a Nurse in the 1970s, Rose's qualifications became her ticket to a life of adventure, working around Australia and eventually travelling the globe, before making her way back to northern NSW and settling in Nimbin to raise her children. After reskilling and transitioning to a more family-friendly career for two decades managing Aged Social groups in the region with what grew to be a large staff, she found great joy creating events for older members of the community and with the assistance of the Widjabul elders, the first aboriginal jobs in Nimbin employing indigenous workers. She continues to have itchy feet and yearn for the next adventure!

WHAT TO EXPECT

Doors open at 9.45am for a 10am start. Please allow plenty of time to find the venue, get yourself settled and make a cuppa. There is free on-street parking available.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided with vegetarian options. For other dietary requirements, please email Jeanette at creativecommunitiesconnect@gmail.com.

Suitable for girls aged 12 and up. Please note that due to the nature of this event, pets and younger children are not permitted.

What to bring:

A notebook and pen, water bottle, cushion (if you prefer to sit on the floor), blanket and other comfort items as you like. Chairs will otherwise be provided.

..and be ready for a good laugh and a great day!

TICKETS

Bookings will close at midnight on Sunday 2nd March. Spaces are limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

Tickets cost $30 plus booking fee including lunch and refreshments.

No refunds available sorry, however ticket holders can transfer their ticket to someone else by emailing us by Tuesday 4 March.

For more information please email creativecommunitiesconnect@gmail.com.

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WHAT ELSE CAN YOU SEE AT THE FESTIVAL?

Sunday 2 March: Women Rising | One Day Women's Business Event - Connect, be inspired and build new skills to unleash your business potential in 2025
Saturday 8 March: Lets Hear It For The Girls | Dinner & Entertainment - An evening of inspiration, music, dance and laughter to celebrate the special ladies in our lives this International Women's Day

SEE YOU THERE!