July 2021
End the Month Strong CWB Networking Event
We’re doing things in reverse this month at CWB! Due to the busyness surrounding EOFY and the ever-changing environment around Covid-19, we’ve switched up our ‘Start the Month Strong’ networking event, making it an ‘End the Month Strong’ gathering instead. We have a fabulous evening of fun and creativity planned for interested members and non-members (noting we’re keeping a close eye on any developments in the COVID space). We’d love you to join us at ‘Paint Pinot’ in Braddon! We…
Find out more »August 2021
On the Money Panel Discussion and Networking
It’s widely publicised that, on average, women retire with almost half the superannuation of men. In addition, we hear stories regularly about women feeling ashamed about asking questions about finance, or feeling like it’s ‘taboo’ to talk money. At the same time, research has shown women often know more than think when it comes to money, but they can lack the confidence to back themselves. As we enter a new financial year, we think it’s time to open this discussion…
Find out more »Small business support through the COVID lockdown
With the release of the COVID-19 Business Support Grants on Tuesday, 24 August; we're bringing together a panel of speakers who can support and empower you to know what you can do to access support at this time. Join us as we chat over coffee with: - CPA Australia Manager, Advocacy and Engagement, Kimberley Ohayon - CWB Member and Panorama Accounting & Advisory Partner, Jen Larcombe - CWB Member and Snedden Hall & Gallop Employment Lawyer, Emily Shoemark, and…
Find out more »October 2021
Virtual drinks Friday 15 October
We've got the perfect way for you to cruise into the weekend and round out the working week...it's happy hour at CWB from 4.30pm. Join us for Friday virtual drinks! We'll celebrate the achievements and resilience that has been shown of late, and we'll lend a supportive ear to show our support through this crazy time. Grab the champagne, a bottle of Altina or beverage of choice and join a bunch of inspiring women for some chats and laughs. BOOK…
Find out more »14th Annual Rubik3 CWB Gala Awards
The 14th Annual Rubik3 CWB Gala Awards is just around the corner. It's time to celebrate our outstanding women in business in what's been another challenging year. Due to current COVID restrictions our 2021 event will be online, but we promise it will be just as much fun. There'll be entertainment, best dressed prizes, along with the opportunity to #supportlocal ordering special CWB food & beverage packages (extra fee applies)! Login 6.20pm for a 6.30pm kick-off (link will be sent…
Find out more »December 2021
CWB Christmas Party 2021
Are you free on 20 December? Come and join us at your CWB Christmas Party for 2021. Members and guests are invited to kick back and relax, take in the breathtaking views of our City from Queen Elizabeth Terrace, and enjoy a graze and sip of something special. The fabulous crew from The Pop Inn—owned by CWB member Kimberley Ohayon—will look after us on the evening. Feel free to join us for as little or as long as you'd like…
Find out more »March 2022
CWB Movie Night
In partnership with Alliance Francaise de Canberra, in the month of International Women's Day and the French Film Festival, CWB members and friends are invited to a screening of the movie "Full Time". This is the movie that every working woman needs to see. Simple in plot, this film is powerful in its social critique of the modern world of work and its impact on women. Julie rushes everywhere, arriving just in time for one commitment after another. Full Time…
Find out more »Raise a Glass to Celebrate Women
With our International Women’s Day activities running for all of March, we’re closing out our 31 days of Women campaign with dinner at the female-owned Four Winds Vineyard. For the evening of 31 March, Sarah Collingwood will open her winery and join us as we all come together to share stories and celebrate the achievements of local women. So you can enjoy the company—and a glass of Sarah’s award-winning wine—we’ve arranged a bus, which will depart Dickson at 5/5.30pm (TBC).…
Find out more »April 2022
Café Stepping Stone End the Month Strong Networking Event
Come and 'End the Month Strong' with your CWB community. You'll be supporting the inspiring female-led business 'Cafe Stepping Stone' a social enterprise providing inclusive employment and practical training opportunities for migrant and refugee women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We'll hear from founders Vanessa and Hannah on the night and you'll be able to network with like minded-business women. Members and Non-members invited. Food and beverages included. Cafe Stepping Stone is located in Strathnairn Arts Homestead, in the…
Find out more »June 2022
Diversity & Inclusion: How mentoring plays a key role
Can mentoring solve the diversity dilemma? What practical steps can be taken to improve gender equality in business and politics? A panel of industry leaders and business experts will discuss the current barriers and challenges women face on their leadership journey in both business and politics and the practical steps to overcome them, including the important role of mentoring. Speakers include: • Rare Birds Ambassadors Alicia Lillington, Change and Communications Lead Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment •…
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