THE WOMEN OF SUBSTANCE COCKTAIL LUNCHEON

Celebrate being an amazing woman with your gal pals, work colleagues, and new friends with a Cocktail Luncheon at the fabulous Six-Tricks Distilling Co. in Mermaid Beach.

Dine on a delicious long lunch from the very talented chefs at Six-Tricks Distilling Co.

Including a delectable grazing table, and a selection of gourmet housemade canapés, small bites and shareable platters for lunch. Plus a sweet treat to finish off the day.

Enjoy a Bespoke Cocktail on arrival included with your ticket.

We have some amazing women to keep you inspired and entertained on the day...

Our Special Guest Speaker for the day is Melinda Richards, author and public speaker.

Melinda is a businesswoman, public speaker and published author of "You Can't Say That!" The demise of free thought in Australia. She will chat with us about not being afraid to find your voice and to stand up for what you believe in.

Our musical entertainment for the day is yet to be announced...

Brooke will be performing live acoustic music for us throughout the afternoon.

Your MC for the day is the delightful Naomi Walker - the hostess with the mostess!

Naomi's passion for bringing people together and her joy for life is infectious. She thrives on connecting good people with good people in good venues and just a few minutes in her company will have you relaxed, feeling welcomed and hopefully bring a smile to your face.

And for some cheeky fun to brighten the day, we will also be hosted be the delectable boys from AUS Topless Waiters.

Raffles and Lucky Door Prizes with 100% of the proceeds going to our fundraiser for local Gold Coast Queens.

So get your girl tribe together, invite your colleagues, sisters, cousins, mums, daughters, grandmas and aunties and sneak out for a long lunch.

OR - come alone and be welcomed into the fold for an afternoon of friendship, laughter, acceptance, new connections and fun.

Everyone is welcome!

AFTERPAY and ZIP pay are available!

Book a table for 10 and Save 10%!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT WAS POSTPONED FROM IWD ON SATURDAY 8TH MARCH DUE TO CYCLONE ALFRED.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY STILL DESERVES TO BE PROPERLY CELEBRATED - SO WE WILL OBSERVE THIS DAY IN ALL ITS GLORY ON 17TH MAY.

Six-Tricks Distilling Co. - Brightlands Court, Mermaid Beach

There Can Be No Trickery, Without Mastery.

Six-Tricks Distilling Co. is a forward-thinking artisan distillery situated in Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast.

You have to know your craft to bend the rules – and at Six-Tricks they love to bend the rules. The art and science of distilling are ancient, and at Six-Tricks they respect and salute the rascals that pioneered a rich history of spirit-making and law-breaking. But as any decent scientist, magician, writer or artist knows, your best work comes after you’ve mastered the trade. Their tricks aren’t foolish, they’re eccentric, experimental, and thoroughgoing. They love tradition in all its glory, but frankly, it had it coming.

Six-Tricks is more than just a distillery; it’s a destination. With a lush indoor bar, a Sunset Deck perfect for those Instagrammable moments, and an exclusive Founders Private Cask Lounge, this spectacular venue is designed to elevate every experience.

Special Guest Speaker - Melinda Richards, author of "You Can't Say That!" and popular public speaker.

Melinda Richards is an Australian business owner, social commentator and now author of her first book, ‘You Can’t Say That’. A graduate from the University of Queensland with a career spanning 30 plus years, she has worked in a variety of roles in the UK, USA and Australia. This includes working for ASX listed companies in logistics, shipping & property development, government owned corporations as well as having worked in both State and Local Government. She now runs her own group with interests in real estate, service industry and the agricultural sector.

Melinda is a sought-after public speaker who captivates audiences with her push back on the current ‘woke’ narrative sweeping society, cancel culture and censorship. She is a self-proclaimed freedom fighter and libertarian.

She resides on the Gold Coast, Australia with her family.

AUS Topless Waiters - Your waiters for the afternoon

Tasteful, charming and just a little cheeky, the gentlemen from AUS topless waiters are sure to bring a smile to your face, a gleam in your eye, and perhaps a slight blush to your cheeks. With the right amount of class and sophistication, and just a hint of naughtiness, there is nothing you won't love about the gents from AUS Topless Waiters. They always leave every woman in the house feeling like she is the only one in the room.

RAFFLE PRIZES

A limited edition print from renowned Australian artist, Ken Done. Valued at $700 this spectacular artwork will take pride and place on your wall.
A photoshoot for the 40 Over Forty Project by VVS Portrait Photography! The photoshoot experience will include a full makeover by our professional hair and makeup artist, a guided portrait session, 2 tickets to our exhibition/ magazine launch in September, a copy of the magazine and so much more! Valued at $499.
$100 Gift Voucher fro AUS Topless Waiters. Have your very own muscular gentleman serving the drinks at your next party!
CITY CAVE Southport - $109 Flauna Gift Voucher. Includes: 45-minute infrared sauna and 60-minute float. Experience the transformative power of our combined infrared sauna and float therapy package. The infrared sauna envelops your body in soothing heat, promoting relaxation, easing muscle tension, and boosting circulation.
SOAK Bathhouse Mermaid Beach - $49 90 Minute Soak. Enjoy easy wellness and practise some self care with a relaxing 90-minute Soak Session. Move between our mineral pools, hot spas, cold plunge, dry cedarwood sauna and steam room.
Personal Spirit Guide Readings with spiritual channeler Jenny Parker - $85 each.

OUR SPONSORS

CORA Mediterranean Restaurant Broadbeach — CORA Restaurant Broadbeach - sponsors of the Kings & Queens Afterparty and raffle prizes

Six-Tricks Distilling Co. - Our venue for this year's IWD Cocktail Luncheon and the best Boutique Distillery on the GC!

Swimming in Jellyfish Lake, 2013 Limited edition print A beautiful digital reproduction of Swimming in Jellyfish Lake, 2013, printed on 100% cotton rag, acid free, textured fine art paper. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Framed and valued at $700

AUS Topless Waiters - Gold Coast. The gentlemen from AUS Topless Waiters are on of the major sponsors of this years IWD event.

Moss n Stone Florist - Our stunning flower arrangements are supplied by the wonderful women at Moss n Stone Chirn Park.

VVS Portrait Photography - Raffle Prizes

Gold Coast HYPE — GC HYPE - all our printing and brochure needs

City Cave Southport - Our wellness sponsor

Horner's of Sorrento. Bakery & Patisserie - our dessert sponsor for the day

International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality.

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