Lismore will host the 32nd NSW Rural Women’s Gathering on Saturday 25 October at the The Quad (110 Magellan Street), and organisers welcome women in the Lismore, Ballina and Byron areas to attend.
A media release reads, ‘Organised by Lismore Council, with a $40,000 investment from the NSW government, the theme for this year’s NSW Rural Women’s Gathering is ‘Connect to the Heart’.
‘Highlights include keynote speaker, Shanna Whan AM, founder of Sober in the Country; guest speaker Dr Hannah Tonkin, Women’s Safety Commissioner; guest speaker Madeleine West, Partner at Safe on Socials; and master of ceremonies, Mel Bampton, former Triple J host and co-founder of The Prana Project’.
They say there will be more than a dozen workshops, including a Cacao ceremony and mindfulness; AI; vocal singing; sustainability; traditional weaving and beading with Indigenous artists; and more.
‘Participants will leave with new skills, fresh perspectives and memories that last well beyond the day.
‘A specially curated roaming lunch, exploring the flavours of Lismore. Enjoy set menus at some of the city’s most-loved cafés and eateries. More than a meal, it’s a chance to discover local hospitality, support small businesses and connect with fellow Gathering women over good food.
The cost is $85 per person, which includes all workshops, speakers, morning and afternoon tea and the roaming lunch experience. Registrations at www.nsw.gov.au/rwn.
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