The Sydney Opera House and Cafe Sydney were delighted to host an extraordinary International Women’s Day Lunch in collaboration with Chief Executive Women. A gathering of exceptional women, friends, supporters, and sponsors came together for this inspiring afternoon celebrating women’s achievements and empowerment.

The highlight of the day was renowned psychologist, author and Nyamal woman Dr Tracy Westerman, in a captivating and insightful conversation with Sydney Opera House – Head of Talks & Ideas Chip Rolley.

Dr Westerman is the first Aboriginal person to complete a PhD in Clinical Psychology and has transformed Indigenous mental health practice. Her recently published memoir Jilya documents her inspirational journey to becoming one of Australia’s leading psychologists.

It was a fantastic Autumn Day of exceptional food and wine, networking, and great joy.

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors—Antipodes Water, Archie Rose, Perrier-Jouët, and St Hugo—for their generous support. We deeply appreciate everyone who joined us in making this event so special.

Photography – Katje Ford