NSW Women's Week
NSW Women’s Week 2026 is set to kick off from Monday 2 March to Sunday 8 March. Promising a dynamic series of events, focusing on inclusivity and celebrating the achievements of women across NSW.
Events will showcase the remarkable stories and accomplishments of women and girls from diverse backgrounds, including:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
- culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)
- those living with disability
- LGBTIQA+
- those living in regional, rural and remote NSW.
The week-long celebration will connect, celebrate, and pay tribute to women through a series of engaging events being delivered thanks to the NSW Women's Week grants program and culminates with the announcement of the recipients of the NSW Women of the Year Awards 2026.
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NSW Women's Week 2026 Events
Women NSW are proud to support a program of events designed to celebrate, connect and honour the women and girls in our lives. There is something for women and girls of all ages and backgrounds, and we encourage the public to find out what is happening in their communities and get involved.
Stay tuned as we announce more events for 2026.
Please check back for event updates. The details below will be updated regularly.
| Date | Activity | Description | Organisation / Location |
Sunday 1 March 9:30am-3pm | Women's Wellbeing Workshop | Free wellbeing training for women across rural, regional and remote NSW in partnership with Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP). | Rural Women's Network and RAMHP Wee Waa |
| Monday 2 March, Wednesday 4 March, Saturday 7 March 9am-3pm | Empowering Her: Strength in Mind, Sight and Smile | Women’s Week Grant Event. Free dental and eye clinics plus workshops on leadership, nutrition and resilience to strengthen health and confidence for disadvantaged and CALD women. Register your attendance to this event. | Mobileyes and Dental Foundation Limited Monday 2 March: Liverpool Girls High School (students only) Wednesday 4 March: Blacktown Girls High School (students only) Saturday 7 March: Regent St Pavilion, Regents Park (open to public) |
| Monday 2 March - Sunday 8 March Check registration link for details | Welcoming Regional and Senior Women to Bushwalking | Women’s Week Grant Event. A statewide series of beginner‑friendly bushwalks led by experienced female leaders to build social connection, confidence, and safe access to nature for regional and older women. Find more information about Bushwalking NSW. | Bushwalking NSW Incorporated State-wide |
| Monday 2 March - Sunday 8 March | Voices Unheard: Celebrating Female Artists with Disability | Women’s Week Grant Event. A week‑long accessible exhibition showcasing women artists with disability, supported by professional development, community engagement and fair payment. Find more information about Fairhaven Services. | Fairhaven Services Ltd Fairhaven Op Shopping Village, 209 Brisbane Water Dr, Point Clare NSW 2250 |
| Monday 2 March - Sunday 8 March Time changes daily, check registration link for details. | Gunnedah Women’s Empowerment Week | Women’s Week Grant Event. A week of cultural workshops, storytelling, art and leadership activities strengthening cultural identity, confidence and connection among Aboriginal women and girls. More information to come. | Red Chief Local Aboriginal Land Council Gunnedah |
| Wednesday 4 March 9am-9pm | Wagga Women’s Wellness Forum | Women’s Week Grant Event. A forum offering inclusive workshops, education and networking to support menopause‑related mental and physical wellbeing for regional women. Find more information about this event. | Grand Pacific Health Ltd The Gardens, Turvey Park NSW |
| Wednesday 4 March 3:30-5pm | Shore to Sea: the changing role of women in the Royal Australian Navy | Discover inspiring stories of women in the Royal Australian Navy – from wartime trailblazers to today’s leaders – in this special event for NSW Women’s Week. From Mrs Mac’s Emergency Signalling Corps in the Second World War and the Women’s Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS) personnel who served through Cyclone Tracy, to the women submariners of today, these two talks celebrate the incredible contributions of women to the Royal Australian Navy. Join distinguished historians Dr Catie Gilchrist and Patricia Collins as they bring to life remarkable stories of courage, service and leadership. Register your attendance to this event. | NSW Office for Veterans Affairs Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, Sydney |
| Thursday 5 March | NSW Women of the Year Awards 2026 Ceremony | The ceremony will announce the recipients of the NSW Women of the Year Awards 2026.
| Women NSW
International Convention Centre Sydney |
| Thursday 5 March - Saturday 7 March 3pm-12am | Supporting Women in Micro and Home‑Based Business | Women’s Week Grant Event. A market and workshop series supporting CALD and low‑income women to start or grow home‑based businesses through stalls, mentoring and practical business skills. Find more information about the organisation here. | Canterbury City Community Centre Haldon Street, Lakemba |
| Friday 6 March - Sunday 8 March Time changes daily, check registration link for details. | Wheelchair Basketball HER SPORT Festival | Women’s Week Grant Event. A weekend festival introducing and promoting wheelchair basketball to girls and women with disability, building inclusion, confidence and community. Register your interest to this event. | Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT Inc. Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation, North Narrabeen |
| Saturday 7 March 9am-5pm | Brave Beginnings – Women’s Water Confidence Workshop | Women’s Week Grant Event. A trauma‑informed full‑day workshop helping CALD women build water confidence, improve wellbeing, and connect through mindfulness and gentle aquatic activities. Register your interest to this event. | A Splash of Colour Swimming Inc. Newcastle |
| Saturday 7 March 10am-4pm | International Women’s Day: For and By Trans Women | Women’s Week Grant Event. A one‑day event for trans women offering legal education, empowerment training, community connection, and professional headshots. Find more information about this event. | Inner City Legal Centre University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, Sydney |
| Saturday 7 March - Monday 9 March | Strong Women, Shared Paths | Women’s Week Grant Event. A weekend retreat for women with innate variations of sex characteristics, fostering connection, cultural ceremony, creativity, and peer support. Find more information about the organisation. | Intersex Human Rights Australia Ltd Hunter Valley, New South Wales |
| Sunday 8 March 10:30am-5pm | Riverstage IWD Music Festival | Women’s Week Grant Event. A free, inclusive music and arts festival led by women, celebrating creativity and culture on Gumbaynggirr Country. Register your attendance to this event. | Neighbourhood Centres of Bellingen Shire Inc. Morgo Street Reserve, Urunga |
| Sunday 8 March 9am-8pm | Ride & Thrive: LGBTQIA+ International Women’s Day Event | Women’s Week Grant Event. A celebration of lesbian and queer women’s riding culture featuring group rides, workshops, panels, markets and community connection. Register your attendance to this event. | Newcastle Pride Inc. Bernie's Bar, 410 King St, Newcastle West. Multiple Hunter Valley departure points converging at Bernie's Bar laneway. |
| Friday 6 March 6-8:30pm | NSW Women Veterans Reception at NSW Parliament House | A special reception hosted by the NSW Government to recognise women who has served or is currently serving in the Australia Defence Force. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and hear from Professor Air Vice-Marshal (Ret) Tracy Smart AO as she shares her remarkable experiences both during and after service. Register your attendance to this event. | NSW Office for Veterans Affairs Members’ Dining Room at NSW Parliament House, 6 Macquarie Street, Sydney |
Saturday 7 March 7:15-9:30pm | Muslim Women's Welfare of Australia Iftar Dinner & Pop Up | MWWA Iftar & Market Pop-Up for International Women's Day 2026. Join for an evening of connection, community, and reflection as women gather to break fast together during the month of Ramadan. | Muslim Womens Welfare of Australia The Grand Vaudeville, 178 Eldridge Rd, Bankstown NSW 2200, Australia |
Sunday 8 March 2-3:30pm | In Her Voice: International Women's Day Concert | In Her Voice is a concert celebrating women’s voices across centuries, communities, and musical traditions, presented in celebration of International Women’s Day. | Orange Regional Conservatorium 73a Hill Street, Orange, NSW |
| Sunday March 14 1pm - 5pm | Central Coast International Women's Day with WOW Australia | IWD event that will follow the theme of Balancing the Scales with a panel conversation on the role economic security for women, performances from local musician Katherine Vavahea, a Indigenous Pasifika Australian artist, singer, songwriter and advocate and more. Find more information about this event. | FunHaus Factory, 141 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW 2250 |
NSW Women of the Year Awards
The Awards shine the spotlight on women and girls whose determination, bravery, skill and passion should be celebrated and shared.
Past NSW Women's Weeks
See the history of previous NSW Women's Week events