GWHCC Announces International Women’s Day Breakfast Featuring Jelena Dokic
2026 Theme: “Balance the Scales”
The Goldfields Women’s Health Care Centre (GWHCC) is proud to present the 2026 International Women’s Day Breakfast, sponsored by Gold
Fields and the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. This flagship community event brings people together for an uplifting morning of
connection, inspiration, and meaningful discussion about gender equality and the wellbeing of women across the region.
Headline speaker Jelena Dokic—former world No. 4 tennis champion, bestselling author, and one of Australia’s most recognised advocates
for women’s safety, mental health, and resilience—will lead the keynote address. Her lived experience and powerful advocacy align
strongly with this year’s global IWD theme: Balance the Scales.
Short Event Description
Join GWHCC for an inspiring International Women’s Day Breakfast, proudly supported by Gold Fields and the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
Featuring keynote speaker Jelena Dokic, the event invites the community to reflect on the 2026 theme Balance the Scales,
celebrating women’s achievements while recognising the ongoing work needed to achieve true equity. Guests will enjoy a buffet
breakfast and a morning of connection, conversation, and community purpose.
Event Details
📅 Date: Wednesday 11th March 2026
⏰ Time: 7am - 9am
🏨 Venue: The Tower Hotel, Kalgoorlie
🍽️ Format: Buffet Breakfast
🎗️ Theme: Balance the Scales
🎤 Keynote Speaker: Jelena Dokic
👗 Dress Code: Business Casual
🎟️ Presented By: Goldfields Women’s Health Care Centre (GWHCC)
Sponsored by:
Gold Fields
City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
A Morning of Purpose, Reflection & Connection
This year’s International Women’s Day theme, Balance the Scales, encourages communities to examine inequities that persist across
health, opportunity, safety, and representation—while celebrating progress and inspiring collective action. The breakfast provides a
welcoming environment for meaningful discussions, shared experiences, and connection between local leaders, professionals, families, and
community members.
About the Theme: Balance the Scales
The 2026 International Women’s Day theme shines a light on practical actions needed to create fairness and opportunity for women and girls.
These include improving:
- health access and wellbeing
- economic and career opportunities
- community safety and justice pathways
- representation in leadership and decision‑making
- access to support services
The theme calls on communities to recognise inequality and work collaboratively toward inclusive, measurable change.
About Jelena Dokic
Jelena Dokic is a former world-ranked tennis star whose powerful public advocacy for mental health, resilience, and women’s safety has
inspired millions across Australia. Her bestselling memoir and ongoing work have made her one of the nation’s most respected voices for
empowerment and recovery. Her insights will provide a meaningful foundation for the event’s focus on equity and community strength.
About GWHCC
The Goldfields Women’s Health Care Centre (GWHCC) is a not‑for‑profit organisation dedicated to supporting the health, safety, and
wellbeing of women across the Goldfields. GWHCC provides counselling, education, advocacy, and community programs that offer safe,
accessible pathways to support.
As part of its service offering, GWHCC also operates Goldfields Navigation Services, delivering NDIS Support Coordination to help
individuals with disabilities navigate supports, build capacity, and work toward their personal goals.
Media Contact:
Carmen Tieri
Senior CSO
Goldfields Women’s Health Care Centre
Phone: 9021 8266
Email: CSO@GWHCC.org.au
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