For women: Tahbilk Winery will host Strathbogie Shire Council’s annual International Women’s Day event.
Strathbogie Shire Council invites everyone to attend an inspiring event recognising local women in celebration of International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8.
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Held annually, International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating women’s social, economic, cultural and political achievements.
Strathbogie Shire Council administrator Peter Stephenson said this year’s International Women’s Day theme was #InspireInclusion to collectively forge a more inclusive world for women.
“We are celebrating IWD and this year’s theme with a special morning tea event at Tahbilk’s Homestead Private Gardens,” Mr Stephenson said.
“The event will feature local guest speakers Hayley Purbrick and Emily Quattrocchi.”
Innovative: Hayley Purbrick led the way for Tahbilk to become one of the first net-zero wineries in the world.
Hayley is a fifth-generation family member of one of the oldest winemaking families in Australia.
She led the way for Tahbilk to become one of the world’s first net-zero wineries.
“In 2021, she was recognised for her progressive environmental work by the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival as ‘Sustainability Legend’,” Mr Stephenson said.
Breaking barriers: Emily Quattrocchi directed two short films in 2023 and an award-winning documentary in 2019.
Meanwhile, Emily is a short-film director.
“Having directed two short films in 2023 and an award-winning documentary in 2019, which follows the journey of her hospital experience after becoming paralysed,” Mr Stephenson said.
With a love of helping others in the disabled community, Emily volunteers her time doing peer support, helping people who have been recently injured.
She uses her YouTube channel to raise awareness and provide more information to help the disabled community.
The event will run from 10.30am until noon on Friday, March 8 at Tahbilk Winery.
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