International Women’s Day - Women In Business Event

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Wyndham City Council presented a specially curated Women in Business Cocktail Evening for local businesses themed ‘March Forward: Culture, Creativity & Business’. For the first time, the event was part of the 2025 Melbourne Fashion Festival Independent Programme and featured:

• Wyndham resident and radio host Patrina Jones as MC 
• Fellow resident Laurinda Ndenzako and sister Fatuma, co-founders of Australian fashion label Collective Closets as guest speakers and mentors to Wyndham's Tapestry of Culture Fashion Incubator Program,
• A Tapestry of Culture Wearable Art Showcase by local participating artists 
• Live magical performance by the Inner West Symphony Orchestra founded by women who believe in the power of creativity and community 

This hallmark annual business event was reimagined for 2025 with many firsts:

• Part of Melbourne Fashion Festival Independent Programme 
• Creative collaboration between Council's Arts and Economic Development teams
• Venue partnership with Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park
• Accessible ticket pricing including a special rate for local businesses

More than 200 guests marched forward in style to recognise, celebrate and support women in business and beyond. Local businesses and non-local, both familiar and new to Wyndham’s business community were in attendance including owners and operators, industry leaders from various sectors, entrepreneurs, artists, key stakeholders and strategic partners.