We’re excited to invite you to Pride in Diversity’s (PID) annual Sapphire International Women’s Day (IWD) Event at the Victorian Pride Centre on Thursday 6 March 2025.
This year, we celebrate IWD 2025 with the theme:
For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.
Join us for an inspiring panel discussion, followed by an exclusive rooftop networking event, where we will share, connect, and celebrate. With to be announced exclusive guest speakers.
Event details:
Panel Discussion: Leading with Impact
Location: Theatrette, Victorian Pride Centre
Address: 79 Fitzroy St, St Kilda, VIC, 3182 map
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
PID host: JB Beninato (she/they) – Relationship Manager, PID
Panel host: Michelle (Mama Mish) Sheppard (she/her)
Panel members:
• Alyce Schotte (she/her) – Senior Relationship Manager WA & NT, PID
• Chris Deakin (she/her) – Relationship & Business Manager, Our Watch Institute
• Rochelle Courtenay (she/her) – Founder & Managing Director, Share the Dignity
This is a free event open to all, but spaces are limited – secure your spot today and feel free to share within your networks.

What to expect:
• Engaging panel discussion featuring industry leaders on building inclusive workplaces for gender equality and LGBTQ+ safety.
• Special guest keynote address from a leading advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion.
• Networking with industry leaders and community members in a relaxed rooftop setting.
• Complimentary drinks and light refreshments, courtesy of Treasury Wine Estates’ newest brand, Drop of Sunshine.

About Sapphire
Sapphire is an initiative of PID that was developed to generate greater awareness of the unique challenges faced by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) people who identify or may be perceived as women in the workplace. This includes cisgender women, transgender women, and non-binary people who may be perceived as female or feminine (regardless of their gender identities) and therefore may face many of the same challenges. Join Sapphire Network on LinkedIn

Event thanks
A special thank you to our event sponsors and partners: Custom Fleet, Origin Energy, Treasury Wine Estates, and the Victorian Pride Centre for their support and ongoing commitment to inclusion.