International Women's Day 2026 with the NRCF Women's Giving Circle

International Women’s Day with the NRCF Women’s Giving Circle

Kindly Sponsored by Southern Cross University

Celebrate. Connect. Create Impact.

Join us this International Women’s Day for an evening of connection, conversation, and celebration, kindly sponsored by Southern Cross University. Taking place at the Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club, this special event brings together women from across our region to celebrate the power of collective giving and the impact it creates for women and girls in the Northern Rivers.

This year, we'll hear directly from Support for New Mums, the fifth organisation supported through the generosity of the Women’s Giving Circle in 2025. Awarded with a $15,000 grant at our November Community Grant Giving Night, this funding will enable education, connection, and practical support for women navigating early motherhood. Attendees will hear from Lynda Wiles as she shares with us the background of how the organisation operates as well as more details about the project that the funding will support.

Event details:

Thursday 12 March, 2026

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club

Tickets are $95pp

Your ticket is inclusive of:

• Canapés & hand-made pasta by Daniela & Attilio Maiorano

• Complimentary glass of bubbles (a bar is available to purchase additional drinks)

• Opportunity to place your bid in an auction, purchase raffle tickets, or win a lucky door prize for donated items from generous local businesses (including Spell, Bende Byron Bay, Cape Byron Distillery, Balloon Aloft, and many more!) All proceeds from the auction and raffle will be directed to our Northern Rivers Women’s Fund, helping fund women and girls' projects in perpetuity.

Guest speakers:

Lynda Wiles - Support for New Mums
Sharing the story of Support for New Mums and the project funded through the NRCF Women’s Giving Circle in the 2025-2026 Community Grants round.

Dee Cosme - Tweed Coast Living
In conversation about her personal experience with Support for New Mums and the importance of community-led support for women.

Professor Tamsyn Crowley - Southern Cross University
In conversation with Amy Colli, sharing insights on leadership and community impact.

Menu:

Canapés:

Oysters, smoked pandanus emulsion

Potato, Parmesan and bottarga 

Market fish crudo, endive

Focaccia and lonza

Roman arancini

Tomato, peach and goat cheese

Handmade Pasta: homemade cavatelli, tomato, ricotta salata

Sweet to finish: Flourless chocolate cake with cream & berries

*Dietary requirements will be catered for. Please note requirements when purchasing your ticket.

About the Women’s Giving Circle

The NRCF Women’s Giving Circle brings women together to pool their giving and support grassroots initiatives that empower women and girls across the Northern Rivers.

This event is open to members and non-members, and is a wonderful opportunity to experience the connection and impact of collective giving. If you’re curious about becoming a member, we would love to welcome you. You can give $20 per week, or $1000 per year. Together, we are creating real, lasting impact.

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors and supports: