Radio: 2MG. EQUIP Women for Local Government Elections in NSW Workshop Series

Licia Heath, CEO of Women for Election Australia talking with Ariana Gatti on 2MG Radio about our upcoming Workshop Series. Secure your spot now. Join one of the FREE workshops Women for Election Australia are running, in partnership with the NSW Government, to INSPIRE + EQUIP women to run for the September 2021 NSW local government elections. Choose your location below…

Lismore

Date: Saturday 24 April

Venue: Lismore Council Chambers, 43 Oliver Avenue, Goonellabah Time: 10 am – 4 pm

Parramatta

Date: Wednesday 28 April

Venue: Wentworth Point Community Centre, 10 Footbridge Blvrd, Wentworth Point Time: 9 am – 3 pm

Sydney CBD

Date: Thursday 29 April

Venue: Sydney Town Hall, 483 George St, Sydney CBD Time: 9 am – 3 pm  

Bathurst

Date: Friday 30 April

Venue: Bathurst Council chambers, 158 Russell St, Bathurst Time: 9 am – 3 pm

Dubbo

Date: Saturday 1 May

Venue: Dubbo Council chambers/Civic Administration Building, Corner Church & Darling streets, Dubbo Time: 10 am – 4 pm

Goulburn

Date: Friday 7 May

Venue: Workspace Goulburn, 56 Clinton Street, Goulburn Time: 9 am – 3 pm

Albury

Date: Saturday 8 May

Venue: Robert Brown Room, Albury Council Chambers, 553 Kiewa Street, Albury Time: 10 am – 4 pm

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