Tasmanians have come out in their thousands to celebrate International Women’s Day across the state, with a number of breakfasts and lunches being hosted to mark the global day of recognition.
In Hobart, approximately 400 people attended a fundraising breakfast at the Crowne Plaza for the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation.
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Organisers say nearly $40,000 was raised at this morning’s breakfast, which saw Tasmania JackJumpers CEO speak about her leadership journey in a thought-provoking interview with Jane Longhurst.
“Overall, it was a very pleasing result,” Foundation Development Officer Brodie West said.
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Tasmania JackJumpers CEO Christine Finnegan with Jane Longhurst on Friday. Image / Caroline TanThe Hive Collective hosted their inaugural International Women’s Day Conference at the Moonah Arts Centre, in collaboration with St. Luke’s Health.
The event aimed to provide women with a “unique opportunity to be inspired, to learn, grow, and make a positive impact”.
“Through connecting, we aim to spark meaningful relationships and future collaboration,” The Hive Collective co-founder Annie Gatenby said.
Meanwhile, in Launceston a 24km International Women’s Day bike ride took place in the city, alongside a variety of cultural workshops held at the QVMAG Art Gallery.
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Source: pulsetasmania.com.au
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