Saturday 8 March marks International Women’s Day 2025. First celebrated in 1928, this annual celebration highlights the achievement of women, addresses important issues, and looks to the future on how we can come together to uplift and support women of the future.
“As women we so often put our own needs last – when we intuitively know that taking care of ourselves first puts us in a much better place to show up for everyone else,” shares Lorna Jane Clarkson, founder of activewear brand Lorna Jane.
“If one woman can make a difference, then together we can change the world,” she says.
For Aussies, this is a day where many brands, companies and individuals will come together to amplify women’s stories, support the accomplishments of women and girls, and shine a spotlight on things like the gender pay gap, domestic violence, women in sports and more. Here, we’ve pulled together a roundup of events and initiatives in support of International Women’s Day in Australia in 2025.
What is the theme of International Women’s Day 2025?
This year, the theme is March Forward: For ALL Women and Girls. According to the UN Women Australia, the theme calls for action to “unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all and a feminist future where no one is left behind.”
“Central to this vision is empowering the next generation – youth, particularly young women and adolescent girls – as catalysts for lasting change,” the UN Women Australia website states.
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What’s happening this International Women’s Day 2025 around Australia?
Cricket Australia
Off the back of a world record-breaking Ashes series, Cricket Australia will be shining a light on how they ‘March Forward’ to ensure growth in representation of women and girls in all areas of cricket. They will leverage the week leading into IWD to discuss its Women & Girls Action Plan and how all women and girls can get involved with cricket.
Activity will focus on amplifying diverse voices of women who are championing key initiatives under the Action Plan, which will include an in-depth panel discussion. You can find out more here.
Boody
In Australia, women earn 21.8% less than men. This International Women’s Day, sustainable and ethical underwear and clothing brand Boody is offering 21.8% off all womenswear from Thursday 6 March to Sunday 9 March as a reminder that while there have been strides forward in closing the gender pay gap, there is still a long way to go. In fact, 21.8% more to go.
JSHealth Vitamins
To extend its support of International Women’s Day, JSHealth Vitamins will be donating $1 from every Women’s Health Collection order to the Aussie charity Share the Dignity for the entire month of March.
The charity provides sanitary products to people who menstruate to ensure they have access to clean and safe period care and products.
UN Women’s Australia events
UN Women Australia will be hosting a number of in person and virtual events around the country. Hosted in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and Canberra, the events will look back on 30 years of women’s achievements and hear from leaders and changemakers in the space.
The event will include special guest comedian Celeste Barber as well as Paralympic Gold Medallist Madison de Rozario OAM, Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn AC, Advocate, Actor and Author Maria Thattil and more depending on your location.
Shop for Change
From 8 – 10 March, i=Change will host their annual Shop for Change shopping event. This year, participating brands are giving back $3 or 3% of sales across three days to support women-focus programs. Some of these include empower literacy, helping cancer patients, supporting mental health efforts and education.
Some of our favourite brands have already joined the Shop for Change initiative. These include Posse, Life Interiors, FELLA, Dylan Kain and Bond Eye.
Bec and Bridge
Aussie fashion brand Bec and Bridge have announced that for the entire month of March, they will doubling their donations to $2 for every order placed.
From i=Change, the donations will support charities Thread Together, The Hunger Project and Global Sisters to empower women and evoke positive change in the world.
Sheridan
Women currently make up 80% of people who are ‘newly’ homeless. This International Women’s Day, lifestyle and homeware brand Sheridan and StreetSmart Australia are amplifying their SleepSafe program.
The program has provided over 29,000 kits (which includes a towel and a sheet set) to women and children seeking shelter in domestic and family violence refuges.
March Forward Community Forum
Monash Council is hosting a free International Women’s Day forum with AFLW star Tayla Harris. On Wednesday 12 March, the Mulgrave Community Centre will open its doors and welcome members of the public to partake in a free and open discussion to celebrate women’s achievements and aims to accelerate gender parity.
Tayla (an AFLW player, boxer, and Young Australian of the Year 2021) will also be there to share her experiences as an athlete and chat about achieving a more equal future.
Priceline Pharmacy
As a way to amplify voices and celebrate the accomplishment of women, Priceline heard from four female founders for International Women’s Day.
Gabriella Requena from Wrinkles Schminkles, Lizzie Waley from Sundae Body, Elizabeth Agresta from Australian Glow and Niamh Mooney from Software all shared stories about what IWD means to them, female role models, beauty and wellness for self-confidence, and what being a woman is like in a science-led industry.
Business Chicks International Women’s Day Breakfast
On 6 March, Business Chicks, a global community of 500,000 women seeking support to grow their business and careers, will be hosting a breakfast at Crown Towers in Melbourne to celebrate all things women.
This year, the event will hear for four special speakers: actor and filmmaker Rachel Griffiths, TV presenter Brihony Dawson, keynote speaker Sarah Grynberg, and sexual assault survivor and speaker Azure Antoinette.
Mukti
Australian skincare brand Mukti Organics is holding a giveaway on the 8 March on their social media channels. The competition encourages the Mukti community to tag a woman who inspires you and why on their Instagram post.
Five winners will each receive a copy of Truth in Beauty: The Ultimate Resource for Holistic Beauty by founder Mukti.
How can I support women and girls for International Women’s Day 2025?
There are a number of different ways you can show your support this International Women’s Day 2025. These include:
Making a donation
Whether that’s directly through a charity that holds a special place in your heart, purchasing from stores that are participating in the Shop for Change initiative, or simply choosing to buy from a women-led business.
Volunteering for a worthy cause
Donations don’t always have to be monetary. Donating your time or knowledge can also be a powerful tool. Seek out organisations that align with you and see how you can get involved.
Amplifying women’s voices
Take the time to listen. Attend talks, go to rallies or host an event with your workplace to celebrate the achievement of women.
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