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
Tickets for our International Women’s Day Lunch have sold out. Please contact us via email at events@actforkids.com.au for waitlist information.
Prepare to connect with over 200 leaders from the corporate and Brisbane community while being inspired by our remarkable guest speakers: including the esteemed Tracey Spicer AM, Sarah Megginson, and Act for Kids Ambassadors Maxine Horne and Ram Kangatharan, Group MD & CEO of Asia Pacific, Auto & General. The brilliant panel discussion will be facilitated by Act for Kids Ambassador and talented 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 Ogilvie 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, hosted by Act for Kids National Ambassador and captivating MC Kim Skubris, is proudly presented in partnership with Budget Direct powered by Auto & General and Mercedes-Benz Brisbane.
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.
Sarah Megginson
Personal Finance Expert, Writer and Media Commentator.
Ram Kangatharan
Group MD & CEO Asia Pacific, Auto & General.
Tracey Spicer AM
Multiple Walkley Award winning author, journalist and broadcaster, known for advocating for women’s equality.
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