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This week started on Sunday with Women’s Network Australia receiving the 2026 International Women's Day BE INSIRED Partner of the Year award from Soroptimist International Moreton North Inc.


It was a humbling moment. The certificate reads:

“This award recognises your generosity and commitment to supporting our SIMNI Educate to Lead projects and activities. Collaborating with WNA demonstrates the significant value and strength achieved when diverse expertise and shared goals come together, earning respect and appreciation for all members.”


Those words matter — not because they sit on a certificate, but because they reflect what is possible when women back each other with intention.


What made the SIMNI event even more meaningful was sharing the stage with my incredible sister and colleague, WNA General Manager Bec McCoan. To stand alongside her, and to be surrounded by so many women who are part of WNA or have connected with us through collaborative initiatives over the past five years was a powerful reminder that leadership is never a solo act.


If there is one lesson I’ve learnt, it’s this: inspiration is rarely loud. It is found in steady commitment. In showing up. In making introductions. In mentoring quietly. In sponsoring a bursary. In collaborating rather than competing.


As we approach International Women’s Day, we are reminded that progress is built on collective effort. Being inspired — and inspiring others — is a gift we can all share. It doesn’t require a title or a platform. It requires generosity of spirit.


At WNA, we see this every week. Women lifting other women into board roles. Women sharing hard-won business lessons. Women creating space at the table.


Awards are lovely. The real achievement is the ripple effect when one woman’s encouragement becomes another woman’s confidence.


This International Women’s Day, I encourage you to ask yourself:

Who has inspired me?
And who can I inspire next?


That is how momentum grows and communities strengthen.

Warm regards,

Cheryl Gray

CEO, Women's Network Australia

   

It's time to get serious about your financial situation. With WNA by your side, you can take back control and set a course for financial independence.


Bridge Your Money Gap is a bespoke series of educational videos custom built for Women’s Network Australia, powered by money strong™.


WNA Membership unlocks free access to Bridge Your Money Gap and provides financial education as a step towards helping you achieve financial security.


With financial capability a key pillar for WNA, making this available to our financial members was an easy decision. Our team has taken part in the process and can assure you that the education series, combined with support, delivers serious outcomes. You won’t be simply learning, you will be taking action and making positive steps towards a safer financial future for you and your family.


Click the button below to find out more and register for the program - currently available to financial WNA members only.

*** MOVIE TICKET GIVEAWAY ***


From acclaimed director Sophie Hyde (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande), JIMPA is an uplifting multi-generational family story starring award-winning favourites Olivia Colman and John Lithgow. Hannah (Colman) travels to vibrant Amsterdam with her teen, Frances (Aud Mason-Hyde), to reconnect with her politically-engaged, gay father—affectionately known as “Jimpa” (Lithgow). Frances is besotted with 

Jimpa and announces they wish to stay with him for a year – to Hannah’s apprehension. 


Jimpa is fiercely independent, so it is a shock when his declining health is revealed, upending Frances' plans and bringing Hannah’s sister in from the UK. As the siblings negotiate what happens next, Hannah must confront her past and the stories she has told about her family. With warmth, humour and joy, JIMPA reminds us that, in every family, there are stories that don't add up.


Email membership@womensnetwork.com.au (include JIMPA in the subject line) to request a double pass to see JIMPA! Electronic tickets are available and calling your name, thanks to Kismet Movies.

   
   

The evening will be headlined by Romy Mayer, one of the most respected figures in Australian motorsport and Supercars' first female Race Engineer. With more than 15 years of elite motorsport experience, Romy has worked with world-class teams including Red Bull Racing Australia, Mercedes Motorsport and PremiAir Racing, operating in environments where precision, pressure and performance are non-negotiable. 

 

Enjoy canapes on arrival, a two-course dinner, drinks, and genuine networking that extends well beyond the event — leaving with new connections, a fresh perspective and a renewed sense of momentum. All guests will receive a curated goodie bag featuring products and exclusive offers from values-aligned brands, including TradeMutt, TeaTonic, Selfawear, and more!


Use the button below to grab your WNA discount! We'd love to have a full table at least to represent Women's Network Australia as this event with our partners, Auto Women.

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