WELA Connect: Naarm/Melbourne

Name: WELA Connect: Naarm/Melbourne
Start: 2026-12-02T18:00:00+1100
End: 2026-12-02T21:00:00+1100
Location: The House of Plants Bar

Wed, 2 Dec, 6pm - 9pm AEDT

The House of Plants Bar

Abbotsford VIC, Australia

Women's Environmental Leadership Australia

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Description

It's been a big year, so let's celebrate it!

Our annual end of year WELA Connect is back at House of Plants Bar in Abbotsford, Naarm/Melbourne.

Join fellow women and gender-diverse changemakers for an evening of drinks, nibbles and good company as we toast everything we've achieved together across the climate and environment movement this year.

Whether you're new to WELA or have been with us for some time, come as you are and take a moment to step away from the urgency of the work, reflect on our collective impact and raise a glass with new and familiar faces. The drinks and nibbles are on us!

Event Details

Where: House of Plants Bar, 366 Johnston St, Abbotsford, VIC 3067
When: Wednesday 2 December
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Free to attend, RSVP essential

Accessibility

House of Plants Bar is a wheelchair accessible venue, including restrooms, with ramp access to the front door. It is an indoor venue with a large outdoor courtyard and restrooms found at the back of the venue. There is a bar situated to the left of the front door and multiple seating options inside and outside. If the weather allows, we will keep the doors open for airflow throughout. Visit House of Plants Bar for venue photos and further information.

Getting there

House of Plants Bar is located a short 5 minute walk from Victoria Park Train Station, while bus routes 200 and 207 stop out the front of the venue. We recommend using the various public transport options, but if you are driving, on-street parking is available in surrounding streets. Be mindful of clearway zones and other parking restrictions.

NOTE: We care about your well-being and are committed to keeping our community safe. Please stay home if you are feeling unwell. If you are unsure and decide to join us, please wear a mask.

WELA Connects are about community. These are informal events to share ideas, celebrate the wins and connect with others working on local projects and initiatives for our climate and environment.

Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity

Host information

Women's Environmental Leadership Australia

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We are a community of women and gender-diverse people transforming Australia’s response to our environmental and climate crises

Leadership in Australia and across the world has failed to respond to the mounting environmental and climate crises we face. The same outdated leadership approaches have enabled, and continue to fuel environmental destruction, inequality, and the marginalisation of diverse voices.

International evidence consistently shows that when women are at the decision-making table, environmental outcomes improve. Women are already disproportionately impacted by climate change—facing increased violence, homelessness, and poverty in its wake. Yet, their voices and perspectives remain underrepresented and undervalued in existing climate and environmental policymaking in Australia.

WELA is changing that. As Australia’s fastest growing community of women and gender-diverse environmental and climate leaders, WELA is on a mission to transform our response to these crises.

How? By connecting, training, influencing and funding women’s and gender-diverse leadership.

WELA has shaped hundreds of high-impact environmental and climate leaders through our programs, workshops, and events. When the breadth of our work is seen together, a bigger story of impact begins to emerge: we’re creating a ripple effect of diverse, empowered, and connected voices driving meaningful systemic change.

Why? Because our climate and environmental crises demand bold, inclusive, and collaborative leadership. Responsive leadership that listens to communities for what matters most. Active leadership that gets tangible results towards a sustainable, equitable future. This is the leadership that will unlock the solutions we so desperately need

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