The IWD 2025 Cocktail Luncheon - Celebrating Women of Substance

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO SATURDAY 17TH MAY 2025.

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

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 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 FOUR amazing women to keep you inspired and entertained on the day...

Our Special Guest Speaker for the day is Jenny Parker - a gorgeous Gold Coast local lady who many of us already know and love.

Jenny is conquering her own demons to take that microphone and chat with us about Mental Health, self esteem and wellbeing and will inspire and incite us to conquer your own demons and learn how to live your very best life! 

We are lucky to also be joined by 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 gorgeous local Gold Coast sensation Brooke Elle.

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%!

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 - Jenny Parker, Social Media Queen, Spiritual Channeler and all round good chick! 

At 47, Jenny walked out of a 22 year relationship.  With no plan and only her clothes, computer and her dog, she left everything behind.  Afraid to be seen, afraid to be heard, afraid to live.  
Jenny had two choices: crumble at the thought of being alone at 47. Or  - get excited, and remind herself that that day was the first day of the rest of her life!
She chose the latter and at 51 is proudly the woman she was destined to be. 
Jenny will talk about her journey, struggles and triumphs and inspire you to live your very best life - no matter the hurdles.  

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.

Brooke Elle - Acoustic Artist

Brooke Elle is an accomplished, experienced, and versatile Weddings & Events Musician.  Performing from Noosa all the way down to Byron Bay, Brooke's story as a musical performer began as a child after getting her first guitar from her dad on her 8th Birthday. She knew at that moment that her life would be dedicated to music and performing for live audiences. She began listening to songs and teaching herself to play a variety of instruments.  Brooke couldn’t be happier making a living by playing a variety of different styles of music and performing for people of all ages in different settings.  

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.

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