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COFFS COAST INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY BREAKFAST

Date: Wednesday, 8th March 2023

Time: 6.30am - 8.45am (Networking time available after cessation of formalities)

**Venue: Coffs Harbour Racing Club and Function Centre, 62 Howard St, Coffs Harbour**

Food: Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet provided by The Spare Chef Catering.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Jas Rawlinson

Jas Rawlinson, a Coffs Coast local now based in Brisbane, is a highly respected resilience and women’s empowerment speaker, who specialises in storytelling that inspires, challenges and changes lives.

Jas is often sought out for her natural ability to break down sensitive topics such as domestic violence, trauma, and mental health. She creates powerful conversations amongst her audience that leave long-lasting ripples of change. Described as "captivating, genuine, knowledgeable, and thought-provoking," Jas has spoken everywhere from global summits and international conferences, to small Aboriginal communities, and corporate offices. www.jasrawlinson.com

ALSO

* IWD COFFS COAST WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

* ZONTA YOUNG WOMEN IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS

* SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY IWD SCHOLARSHIP

Seat allocation:

This event sells quickly each year so it is advisable to book early.

Wanting to book a small group or a table of ten? Use the seating plan to choose your seat/s or table during the booking process, and book as many single seats as you need. If you would like your table to be easily identified on the seating plan, simply email your request to iwdcoffscoast@gmail.com

Note that there are allocated tables reserved for sponsors, official guests, IWD Woman of the Year finalists, and school groups. Complimentary (free) ticket holders will be notified.

Dietary Requirements:

The hot and cold buffet will cover a variety of needs. Please advise the organisers of any needs not indicated on the booking site, e.g. of group, or table of ten, bookings. iwdcoffscoast@gmail.com

Photography:

Photographs will be taken throughout the event by Kirsty Fikkers Photography. Please let Kirsty know if you do not want your image to be posted on social media.

Raffles:

The IWD Committee has sourced four exciting raffle prizes for the Breakfast: a $100 dining voucher donated by Lime Mexican, Sawtell; a night in a tiny house donated by Tiny Habitat Homes, a hamper of organic pet products from Maggie's Pet Co, and a cut and style from RHI Design Hair.

Raffle proceeds will support The Coffs Harbour Women's Shed. Save time by purchasing your raffle tickets along with your ticket to the event. Three tickets for $5. Your raffle tickets will be delivered to your table on the morning.

CLOSING DATE FOR TICKET SALES: 1st March 2023

Thank you to our wonderful event sponsors: