Wow! What an amazing day. The International Womens Day event is a very special day in the Ballina social calendar. The event was once again a sellout, with 300 women enjoying a day of inspiration,motivation, connection and fun! The theme for this years event was women in education, and our speakers certainly delivered. Dr Jacqueline Boustany spoke to us about wholistic health and spirituality and managed to have an entire room of 300 women meditating. A local legend, Joan Pickup, kindergarten teacher had everyone entralled with her entertaining and witty story, and we were also lucky enough to have with us the NAIDOC scholar of the year, Dr Karen Martin, who shared her inspirational and at times emotional journey.

To top off a wonderful event, the Ballina Town Centre retailers put together a fun fashion parade. The highlight was the local firies, with their good looks and enthusiasm, the parade was enjoyed by all. The charity of the event was the relief fund for the devastating fires that took place in Victoria this year, and thanks to the generosity of all the attendee’s we raised over $500!

Emmanual Anglican College Choir

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