International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on 8 March offering an opportunity to reflect on progress made, to call for change, and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities.
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National Icon & the First female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup
Michelle Payne's historic win in the 2015 Melbourne Cup with Prince of Penzance turned the race that stops a nation into a race that inspired one. But it is the story behind this remarkable woman that cemented her place as a beloved national icon and inspired the biopic, Ride like a Girl, directed by Rachel Griffiths and starring Teresa Palmer and Sam Neill. Released in late September 2019 to audience acclaim and the number one position at the box office, it has become the highest-grossing Australian film of the year. Her grace in the face of untold tragedy and triumph is now a beacon for many. Michelle Payne is that rare kind of icon: one who lives with gratitude and humility.
AFLW Great & Entrepreneur
A powerhouse of Women's Football, Moana Hope is one of the AFLW's most recognizable figures.
A star junior, Moana competed against the older women from a very young age, honing her craft to become one of the VFLW's most damaging forwards, including a 100 goal season for the St Kilda Sharks before the launch of the AFLW. Moana's focus has shifted from the field to starting her own family with her wife, Isabella Carlstrom, and continuing to care for her sister, Vinny, who lives with the rare neurological condition Moebius syndrome, as well as running a highly successful Traffic Management Company.
Moana has a unique profile that resonates beyond the sports fields, with appeal across all demographics. As a result, Moana has worked with many local and international brands for campaigns including NIKE, Myer, Tommy Hilfiger, Special K, Remedy Kombucha, NAB, McDonald's, and the Melbourne Racing Club. She is also a highly sort after Speaker and shares her incredible journey through facilitated conversations and Q&A sessions.
Prodigious Talent, Fierce Competitor, Proud Australian
A professional athlete in two sports by the age of 19, Ash’s story is a special one.
A Junior Wimbledon champion at 15 to becoming world number 1 in women’s tennis, Ash Barty's Journey is just beginning. A true Aussie, she loves her sport, her family, and friends and celebrates her Indigenous heritage. She is down-to-earth, honest, and hardworking. Read More…
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