There are many events at the Centre for you to get involved in this month.

Check out our Calendar of Events.

QVWC is offering a range of free seminars about women's safety issues.

Navigating the City Safely - For female international students

Are you an International student, new to Melbourne? Want to learn more about how to get around the city? Not sure what to do in case of emergency? Wondering about the Australian culture of 'going out'?

Come along to QVWC, where the friendly women of Australian Federation of International Students, Victoria Police Crime Prevention Unit and City of Melbourne - City Safety Division will provide you with helpful information and answer your questions.

This seminar is offered twice. Download the IS Safety Seminar flyer (PDF) 555.48 kB.

When: Tuesday, 6 March -OR- Wednesday, 14 March; 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm

Where: Queen Victoria Women's Centre, The Victoria Room, Level 4, 210 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Cost: FREE!

A light lunch will be served.

Accessing the City Safely - For women with mobility impairment

Victorian Women with a Disability Network present practical advice, tips and hints for accessing Melbourne's CBD smoothly and safely.

When: Thursday, 22 March; 12.15 pm for 12.30 pm start to 1.30 pm

Where: Queen Victoria Women's Centre, The Victoria Room, Level 4, 210 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Cost: FREE

A light lunch will be served.

QVWC is an accessible venue.

Download the Accessing the City Safely flyer (PDF) 969.37 kB.

There are many events for you to get involved in on International Women's Day.

Victorian Trades Hall Council - Women's Rally

Join VTHC and MC Jane Clifton for a fun and lively rally in Bourke Street Mall. Bring flags, placards, wear purple, white and green.

Speeches by: Joy Murphy, Sharan Burrow, Julia Gillard, Ann Taylor, Eloise Southby-Halbish, May Kotsakis.

When: Thursday, 8 March; 12.00 pm to 2.00 pm

Where: GPO, Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne

Cost: FREE

For further information, contact Ellen Kleimaker at VTHC on: 0408 339 720

International Women's Day Dinner and Show

Australian Workers Union invite you to dinner and a show at Collingwood Townhall to celebrate International Women's Day and raise funds for El Salvador, San Francisco Menendez Sewing Project.

When: Thursday, 8 March; 7.00 pm to 11.30 pm

Where: Collingwood Town Hall, 140 Hoddle Street, Collingwood

Cost: $600 for table of 10 (waged/non-AWU members); $400 for table of 10 (unwaged/AWU members)

RSVP or for more information, contact Kerrie on: 8327 0888 or kerrie.elsely@awu.net.au

Download the IWD Dinner and Show flyer (PDF) 375.59 kB.

Join MC Tracy Bartram, Mix 101.1 FM co-host of 'Tracy and Tim for Breakfast', as she chats with special guests Sonya Davies and Manar Chelebi about their inspirational story of friendship and community building.

Our International Women's Day Fundraising Lunch is a great opportunity to take time out on a 'red letter day' for women to enjoy a light lunch, network with a fantastic group of professional women and hear from our inspirational speakers.

Funds raised go to support the establishment of the 'Women Taking Control Grant', with the aim of administering the grant annually via Victorian Women's Trust.

When: Thursday, 8 March; 12.30 pm to 2.00 pm

Where: Queen Victoria Women's Centre, The Victoria Room (level 4), 210 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Cost: Business/Government: $50/head Not-for-Profit: $30/head

RSVP: Hurry! Only a few seats remain. Final bookings must be in by 3.00 pm Monday, 5 March.

Contact QVWC to reserve your place.

Download the IWD Fundraising Lunch Flyer (PDF) 868.37 kB.

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Bring the kiddies along and join the hundreds of women contributing to the Note to Herself exhibition.

You and your children have the chance to be part of the exhibition by making your own special artwork. The friendly staff of Riot Art and Craft will be at the Gallery to lend your mini-artist a hand, leaving you free to enjoy the Exhibition and maybe even a coffee with friends at one of the nearby cafes?!

We also have special mums' goody bags to give away.

Where: Note to Herself Gallery, 18-22 Artemis Lane, QV Melbourne (near the corner of Russell and Lt Lonsdale Streets)

When: 10.30 am to 11.30 am; Thursday, 8 March (International Women's Day)

Cost: FREE!

Come along for an hour of family fun. Plenty of pram parking.

Download the Crybaby Hour flyer (PDF) 869.41 kB.

The Note to Herself Exhibition is entering its final week - don't miss your chance to peer into

the secret lives of Victorian women!

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Join us for a special International Women's Day celebration on Thursday, 8 March at the Gallery. See the International Women's Day Celebration article for details.

Note to Herself Gallery Opening Hours

Until 9 March

Tuesday to Friday: 11.00 am to 2.00 pm; 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm

Saturday: 11.00 am to 4.00 pm

Note to Herself Gallery, 18-22 Artemis Lane, QV Melbourne (near the corner of Lt Lonsdale and Russell Streets).

You're invited to celebrate International Women's Day with Queen Victoria Women's Centre.

Date: Thursday, 8 March: International Women's Day
Time: from 5.30pm (speeches begin at 6.00pm)
Where: Note to Herself Gallery, 18-22 Artemis Lane, QV Melbourne (near the corner of Russell and Lt Lonsdale Streets)
Cost: FREE!

Make your own postcard-sized artwork and contribute to Note to Herself when you vist the Gallery.

View the Note to Herself exhibition before it closes!

Bring your girlfriends along for an evening of music and entertainment, with performances by Comedian Nelly Thomas, The Eclares and MC Que of Ladies Luv Hip Hop. View the Note to Herself Exhibition and peer inside the secret lives of Victorian women.

IWD Celebrations are brought to you by:

Note to Herself made possible by City of Melbourne - Community Cultural Development Arts Grant.

Note to Herself proudly supported by:

Questions or further information, contact QVWC.