South Western Sydney Institute IWD Celebrations

IWD was celebrated across SWSI throughout the week 5 – 9 March. WSOs at each college organised and coordinated these events:

Bankstown College held a BBQ with entertainment in collaboration with the Student Association. The event was attended by over 200 students and staff. Bankstown Women’s Strategy was also represented at the Muslim Women’s Association celebration and a community celebration at Wran Leisure Centre in Villawood.

Miller College held a BBQ with entertainment and raised funds for breast cancer research.

Granville College held ‘ Women in TAFE’ workshops with guest speakers including a former WOW student now enrolled at UTS and current students enrolled in Diploma courses.

Lidcombe College held a ‘Networking Workshop’ and luncheon with over 100 student participants.


This is a photo of Outreach Coordinator, Kaye Morris & IMEC, Jane Njomo at the workshop.

Macquarie Fields College held a BBQ in collaboration with the Student Association and invited the Ethnic Community Liaison Officer from Macquarie Fields Police to give a presentation to 70 students. The WSO from Macquarie Fields also conducted a survey to determine pertinent issues for women students at the college.

Campbelltown College held a ‘Health and Life Expo’ in collaboration with the Sport and Recreation Section from Macquarie Fields College and the Campbelltown College Student Association. Programs and advice to assist women with health issues were offered including self defence classes, blood pressure testing, dietary advice and yoga displays. Over 300 students and teachers attended the event.

Liverpool College held a morning tea including a Latin dance demonstration, nail art and free massage.

Wetherill Park held a morning tea and invited the Senior Policy Officer from the Department of Community Services to speak about violence against women.