This event is brought to you by CBR Gals Network in partnership with the ACT Office for Women and aMBUSH Gallery at ANU.
About this event
Join us on the 4th of March from 6-9 pm for an interactive evening of networking, panels, and keynote speeches, hosted at ANU Kambri aMBUSH Gallery. We’ll have a rich discussion surrounding what systemic, structural and social change needs to occur to make ALL women feel safe in our communities, particularly those that are young, immigrant, BIPOC, gender-diverse, or part of other marginalised groups.
Sexual harassment and other forms of sexual violence in public spaces, both in urban and rural settings, are an everyday occurrence for women and girls in Australia and every country in the world.
This reality reduces women’s and girls’ freedom of movement. It reduces their ability to participate in school, work, and public life. It limits their access to essential services and their enjoyment of cultural and recreational activities, and negatively impacts their health and well-being.
Although domestic and workplace violence is now widely recognized as a human rights violation, sexual harassment and other forms of violence against women and girls in public spaces are often neglected, with few laws or policies in place to prevent and address it.
This event will include three keynote speakers discussing tools to overcome potential stress and health setbacks, followed by an open panel, where we want to provide women and nonbinary people with the tools and information to be support systems and advocates to improve safety outcomes.
One of our speakers will be youth advocate Elliot Lester, who has just graduated year 12 at Dickson College and is an active member of The Girls Leadership Network. She has founded initiatives aimed at sexual violence prevention within both her school community and at an ACT government level. She is passionate about the safety and support of women, especially at a schooling level, and believes in respect, empowerment and diversity as crucial values of the workplace, schools and everyday life.
We will also have Elliot’s mentor, Ritu, present. Ritu Clementi is a community activist who has founded The Girls Leadership Network, a program that creates an annual leadership class for girls between the ages of 16 to 21, and has had several spinoff programs, including Girls Run the World. She passionately believes that leadership is a key educational need for girls and women. Ritu is also involved in Red Cross leadership and is the chair of Brand Canberra’s advisory board.
Our next keynote will be presented by Franchesca Isla. Franchesca has completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a major in Counselling studies at the University of Canberra, and a Master of Social Work at the University of South Australia. Franchesca has worked for Australia’s leading bullying prevention charity, Bully Zero; and has experience working in drug addiction and domestic violence prevention.
The recommended ticket cost will cover nibbles and a glass of wine following the event, while we mingle in classic CBR Gals style. Complimentary tickets are available for all university students. Use code UNI at checkout. Terms apply.
The recommended ticket cost will cover the cost of nibbles and libations after the speeches. This event is a joint fundraiser for the Domestic Violence Crisis Service ACT.
FAQs
What is the deal with the recommended price?
To support Canberrans, we are running a joint fundraiser for the Domestic Violence Crisis Service ACT to further improve access to critical resources. Any funds collected in excess will be donated to DVCS. This payment structure allows you to give what you are comfortable giving.
Is the venue accessible?
The aMBUSH Gallery at Kambri, ANU is wheelchair accessible via two lifts. One lift is located behind Harry Hartog, and the other is located within the Kambri building to the left of the bar. Seating is wheelchair accessible.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? All ages are welcome to attend. Our age ranges typically from 19 – 65. Must be 18+ to drink alcoholic beverages.
Are discounted tickets available?
For university students, please use code UNI at checkout for a complimentary ticket. Uni students must present their university IDs at the door for entry to the event. For other customers, if prices are inhibitive, please send us an email at connect@cbrgals.com.
What does my ticket cover?
The ticket covers vegetarian nibbles and a complimentary glass of bubbles. In typical CBR Gals flare, you can also expect an afternoon with activities to help you connect to like-minded gals in the Canberra community.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? There is plenty of parking but we recommend rideshare or carpool!
How can I contact the organiser with any questions? Please e-mail us at connect@cbrgals.com.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Nope!
Want to sponsor this event, donate something for swag bags/giveaways, or vend? E-mail Krishaa at connect@cbrgals.com
