Events

The International Women’s Day theme for 2026 is “#Give To Gain”.  Give to Gain emphasises the power of reciprocity and support.  When people, organisations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase.  Giving is not a subtraction, it's international multiplication.  When women thrive, we all rise. This year's two guest speakers will share personal stories that link to this year's IWD theme at our 2026 International Women's Day lunch. Sonia Nolan, Executive Manager - Marketing, Fundraising and Partnerships, Good Sammy Enterprises:   Sonia brings more than 25 years’ experience in leadership, strategic communications, marketing, community investment and governance across the for-purpose, corporate and government sectors. Her career spans iconic organisations such as the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Alcoa, The University of Western Australia (Centre for Social Impact, and Energy and Minerals Initiative) and running her own communications and social change consultancy.  Sonia is passionate about community connection and in her spare time produces an independent podcast amplifying Western Australians making our communities better, and she enjoys precious family time with her husband and two adult children. Kelly Hinder, CEO, Bridge Builders:  Kelly has over two decades of experience in the charitable sector.  She is dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of families and children in need. As the CEO of Bridge Builders, Kelly leads with heart and purpose, shining a light on local grassroots charities that quietly do extraordinary work in our communities. One of Bridge Builders' greatest strengths is our people. We have a talented and dedicated team of four staff and 15 volunteers, including our Board, who work to achieve our vision of a community in which everyone in the Mandurah and Bindjareb region have pathways to health and opportunity so they can participate in and contribute to all aspects of life. Every day our people are helping to effect positive change to the lives of hundreds of people experiencing food insecurity and homelessness. For $70 per person our guests will enjoy a two-course sit-down lunch, a glass of bubbles on arrival, tea and coffee, as well as hearing from two inspiring women who have achieved a great deal in their lives to date. The dress code is Smart Casual, and as is usual for our events, we will have many prizes to win on the day. Click on Get Tickets to reserve your seat.

Soroptimist International of Mandurah Club proudly announces that in conjunction with OVIS Community Services, we will be hosting a Mothers' Day High Tea at the Halls Head Bowling & Recreation Club (Inc), 3 Sticks Boulevard, Erskine WA 6210 commencing at 1:30 pm and concluding at 3:30 pm.   Treat that special lady in your life to a traditional high tea of sweets and savouries, specialty teas and coffee.  Raffles and more.   There will also be a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival.   All profits made at this event will be donated to OVIS Community Services in support of women and children escaping family and domestic violence.   The dress code is Smart Casual and the theme Pink and White.   Bookings are essential by no later than Monday 8 May 2023 with tickets available at $60 per person (including booking fees).   To register for this event please click on:  https://si-mandurah.tidyhq.com/public/schedule/events or click on Get Tickets.   Enquiries to:  Wendy Wiley, 0417 940 112 or wwiley@live.com.au.    

WA Region will be holding their September meeting at The Sebel Mandurah on Saturday 17 September 2022 commencing at 10:00 am.  This will include a book launch by SI Mandurah member, Regine Andersen - "Stumbling Blocks OR Stepping Stones".  Tea, coffee, and light morning tea will be served. Immediately following this event, commencing at 12:30 pm, will be the Soroptimist International of Mandurah club's 10th Birthday Celebrations.  This will take the form of a three-course sit-down lunch and special address by the Hon Dr Cheryl Davenport AM, a former WA Labor politician and the architect of Australia's FIRST comprehensive Abortion Law Reform.  She was instrumental in removing the anachronistic abortion laws from the WA Criminal Code through the success of her Private Member's Bill.  Dr Davenport is also the current Patron of OVIS Community Services, Mandurah.  She will talk to us about her journey as a politician and her current activities, particularly in relation to domestic violence. There will be no raffles on this occasion, but we do request people to bring along small stationery items such as pens, pencils, whiteboard markers, glue sticks, etc that can be used when preparing our back-to-school packs to be distributed to schools in the Peel region, OVIS Community Services and to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.  These gifts will assist more disadvantaged students in our community as they return to school in 2023. Please note that members who will be attending the WA Region meeting only must register online by selecting a WA Region Meeting Only ticket type which is free of charge.   All members who intend to stay for both the WA Region Meeting and the SI Mandurah 10th Birthday Celebration lunch will need to purchase a WA Region Meeting and SI Mandurah 10th Birthday Lunch ticket at $47.50 per person.  This ticket includes a three-course sit-down lunch, tea, and coffee.