Yirranma Place International Women's Day Breakfast
Event description
We warmly invite you to join us for breakfast in celebration of International Women's Day 2025.
Join us for a compelling International Women’s Day Breakfast at Yirranma Place, where we explore the urgent challenges and opportunities shaping the future for women and girls. Through powerful stories, expert insights, and community-driven solutions, this event is a rallying call for action - because true empowerment starts with access to rights, safety, and opportunity.
This year’s International Women’s Day Breakfast will shine a light on the intersections of gender equity, housing security, and economic empowerment. As we mark 30 years since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, we’ll explore how systemic barriers continue to shape women’s lives—and, more importantly, how innovative solutions create pathways to stability, opportunity, and leadership. Through compelling lived experiences, social enterprise initiatives, our panel of female leaders will unpack the real challenges faced by women today and highlight practical, community-led solutions that foster dignity, resilience, and long-term change.
Event Details:
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8:00 am – Arrival, refreshments, breakfast and guests take their seats
🎤 8:30 am – 10:00 am Welcome, keynote address, panel discussion and Q&A
What to Expect:
🎤 Welcome & Opening Remarks:
Nada Nessa, CEO, Women's Housing Company
🎙️ Keynote Speaker: Sophie Tedmanson - Editor, The Australian Women’s Weekly
🗣️ Panel Discussion and Q&A: This dynamic conversation, moderated by Sophie Tedmanson, will explore critical issues in leadership, economic security, and housing.
Panellists:
- Sarah Rosenberg, Westpac Social Change Fellow 2025, on the intersection of justice, housing security, and gender equity.
- Kyle Westgarth, General Manager – Two Good Co. on the power of social enterprise in rebuilding women's confidence and careers.
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A Women's Housing Company lived experience client, on sharing a personal story on the
impact of stable housing.
Be part of a conversation that sparks change. Seats are limited - register today!
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Sophie Tedmanson is the Editor of The Australian Women’s Weekly with over 30 years of experience in publishing and journalism. She has worked with The Times (London), Vogue Australia, and The Australian, as well as major arts institutions including the National Gallery of Australia and the Art Gallery of NSW. Sophie has a passion for supporting women’s issues, First Nations culture, sustainability and the arts, community connection, and creating engaging content that inspires, informs, empowers, educates and entertains. |
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Sarah Rosenberg is the Executive Director of With You We
Can, which advances justice reform for sexual violence survivors. She consults on policy, fosters sector
collaboration, and advises national initiatives. Sarah is a member of the National Women's Safety Alliance
and the Australian Law Reform Commission's Expert Advisory Group on sexual violence. For her leadership, she
has received the Edna Ryan and 7News Community Achievement awards.
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Kyle Westgarth is the General Manager at Two Good Co, a social enterprise leader with expertise
in strategy, analytics, and financial management. She drives success in social impact, transforming
communities through purpose-driven innovation. She holds a Bachelor’s in Economics (University of Sydney)
and an MBA (UTS) and is a graduate of the Company Directors Course at the Australian Institute of Company
Directors.
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Nada Nasser is the Chief Executive Officer of Woman's Housing Company, an experienced leader in housing and human services across government and non-profit sectors. She has held senior roles at Mission Australia and Housing NSW, focusing on strategy, homelessness programs, and community impact. Passionate about social justice, she is dedicated to improving outcomes for women in social housing and those at risk of homelessness. Nada holds an MBA, a Bachelor of Arts (Social Science), and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD). |
 | Women’s Housing Company lived experience client.For privacy reasons, we will not be sharing details of this speaker before the event. However, we invite you to join us as they share their testimony on the importance of safe, stable housing as the foundation for empowerment. |
This breakfast will support the Women’s Housing Company, with Yirranma Place matching every dollar
raised. If you cannot attend but would still like to donate, please scan the QR code now.
This is a free event, and everyone is welcome. We encourage you to share this invitation with your networks.
Let’s come together to celebrate progress, inspire action, and reaffirm our commitment to creating a better future for women and girls everywhere.
We look forward to welcoming you to Yirranma Place, a precinct for purpose.
For any questions, please contact us at hello@yirranmaplace.com.
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