2025 International Women's Day Lunch

Welcome to the Act for Kids 2025 International Women’s Day Lunch – this is not just an event: it’s a celebration of empowerment, resilience, and change!

When: Wednesday 5th March from 11:30am – 3:00pm
Where: The Calile Hotel, 48 James Street, Fortitude Valley

Prepare to connect with over 200 leaders from the corporate and Brisbane community while being inspired by our remarkable lineup of speakers: including the esteemed Tracey Spicer AM, Ram Kangatharan, CEO of Auto & General, Maxine Horne, Sarah Megginson and hosted by national Channel 7 News presenter, Angie Asimus.

Enjoy a fabulous two-course lunch, three-hour drinks package and the chance to win a range of high-quality raffle prizes and bid on an amazing selection of silent auction prizes.  You will also be inspired by the latest fashions and looks by Samantha Olgivie for the coming season.

Best of all you will have an opportunity to network with like-minded people who all want to help keep kids safe, heal from trauma, lead happy lives and thrive.

This not to-be-missed celebration is proudly presented in partnership with Budget Direct powered by Auto & General and Mercedes-Benz Brisbane.

For any enquiries, please contact events@actforkids.com.au.

Our Speakers

Angie Asimus

Channel 7 News Presenter and Journalist.

Maxine Horne

Maxine focuses her time and involvement in companies where she has taken an equity stake, on private investments, advisory boards and her latest foray as a Shark on Shark Tank Australia.

Ram Kangatharan

Act for Kids Corporate Ambassador and Chief Executive Office of Auto & General Insurance Company Limited.

Sarah Megginson

Personal Finance Expert, Writer and Media Commentator.

Tracey Spicer AM

Multiple Walkley Award winning author, journalist and broadcaster, known for advocating for women’s equality.