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International Women’s Day 2026 was celebrated with an inspiring and empowering morning on 6 March 2026 at SkyPoint, 77 levels above sea level, with breathtaking 360° views of the Gold Coast. This special celebration brought together leaders from local service providers, community members, and the business sector to highlight the positive impact of diversity and inclusion.

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Guests enjoyed an exclusive full buffet breakfast, featuring a wide selection of delicious food and beverages, while taking in spectacular panoramic views of the city and coastline.

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The event provided an opportunity to connect with like-minded multicultural women, celebrate achievements, and be inspired by guest speakers and a special live performance. It was a meaningful morning of celebration, networking, and empowerment.

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Speakers

Chiou See Anderson

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Chiou See Anderson is an entrepreneur, community leader and recognised

advocate for women’s economic inclusion. Arriving in Australia as a young

migrant, she experienced first-hand the challenges of navigating education,

employment and financial independence in a new country. These formative

experiences inform her lifelong commitment to ensuring that all women,

particularly those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)

backgrounds, have equitable access to opportunity, security and voice.

At our IWD event, Chiou See shared insights from her lived experience,

business leadership and national advocacy, offering practical solutions

for strengthening economic empowerment, equity and inclusion.

Chiou See Anderson is the Founder of Elements Retirement Living

and Chair of Conpago, and the Immediate Past President of both the

National Council of Women of Queensland and the National Council of

Women of Australia. She has represented Queensland and CALD women

on the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s Women’s Economic Equality

Taskforce and currently serves as Australia’s Head of Delegation

to the G20 Women 20 (W20).

Annick Sadhoo

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 Annick is a theatre and cultural dance practitioner, community storyteller, and passionate advocate for youth empowerment through the arts. Through her work, she has supported young people to explore identity, belonging and self-expression, using creative practice as a powerful tool for connection and cultural pride. Her journey in the arts has been shaped by a deep commitment to celebrating cultural diversity and creating inclusive spaces where stories from all backgrounds are valued and heard.

 

Annick has witnessed first-hand the transformative impact of storytelling and performance in strengthening confidence, fostering understanding,

and amplifying young voices within multicultural communities.

 

At our International Women’s Day event, Annick shared insights from her artistic and community work, highlighting how theatre and cultural dance can inspire social change, promote inclusion, and empower young people to express who they are with confidence and authenticity.

 

This event celebrated the contributions of multicultural women and the vital role of the arts in building more inclusive, connected and equitable communities.

Featured Author

Livia Szikora

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Livia’s story is one of courage and transformation. Arriving in Australia from a small Hungarian village with no English and no support, she overcame immense challenges, including surviving a controlling domestic violence relationship. Through resilience and hope, she rebuilt her life, creating a loving, multicultural family that bridges Christian and Muslim worlds. Today, she runs a successful management rights business and shares her journey in her book Not Just Caretakers, an honest and practical guide to thriving in the industry.

Performers

Julia Lockhart

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Julia Lockhart is a 21-year-old singer-songwriter from the Gold Coast with a multicultural mix of Thai, Irish, and Scottish heritage. Her music blends pop, folk, and indie influences, and she connects with audiences through heartfelt storytelling and lush vocals.

Laura Jane

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Laura Jane is an international performer whose career spans the globe, with a diverse background in cruise line shows, major theme parks, and circus arts. She has showcased her talents with prestigious cruise lines including Royal Caribbean, Princess, and Norwegian, captivated audiences at Tokyo Disney and Universal Studios in Japan and China, and amazed crowds as an aerialist and hand balancer in international circuses.

Event Information

Friday, 6 March 2026

8:00 - 10:00 AM

SkyPoint, Gold Coast

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