

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: #IWD2026: An evening to Balance the Scales
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join the City of Marion Business Team for an evening, recognising IWD and further the conversation to Balance the Scales.About this EventCome together to Balance the Scales!Join the City of Marion Business Engagement and Growth team for an evening that shines a spotlight on women in the City of Marion. Together, we will spark conversation about women’s economic empowerment and the importance of balancing the scales towards a more gender equal world. Connect, share and grow opportunities for women to earn, learn and lead in our community.The 2026 theme is Balance the Scales, calling for collective action to address gender inequality and create fairer outcomes for women and girls everywhere. Find out more about this year’s theme and why it matters here.Enjoy the opportunity to network in the Secret Garden at the Marion Hotel, hear from an inspiring panel of local City of Marion women sharing their journeys, and enjoy delicious food, with a drink on arrival.VenueMarion Hotel, Secret Garden, 849 Marion Rd, Mitchell ParkTime5.30pm - 6.30pmTicketsCity of Marion Businesses &amp; Residents: $15Non-City of Marion attendees: $30Includes food and drink on arrival. Further drinks available for purchase.Dress CodeSmart Casual. As we will be in the garden area, please bring a jacket if the evening is looking cool.ParkingParking is available onsite.Dietary RequirementsPlease advise of requirements upon booking.MEET OUR WOMENBelinda Ryan, Ignite Wellbeing Co., Panel HostBel Ryan is a wellbeing speaker who specialises in using art therapy to minimise stress, reduce burnout and ignite your potential.With a 20+ year career in art therapy, counselling, facilitation and mental health training, she is passionate about the power of using creativity to overcome adversityin your life and empower yourself to thrive. Her distinct fusion of creative and experiential approaches positions her uniquely working with organisations and individuals to cultivate reflection, understanding, learning and insight.Bel Ryan is fascinated by people, their stories, and how our experiences impact our lives. As a leading art therapist, counsellor, lecturer and director of Ignite Art Therapies, Bel is passionate about the power of using creativity to problem-solve, reflect, inspire and motivate.--------Anne Tonkin, City of Marion Citizen of the YearAnne Tonkin is a powerful advocate for disability inclusion, driven by lived experience and a commitment to systemic change.Over the past 17 years, she has championed her innovative Tonkin 10/10 model, which proposes that 10% of all community spaces and facilities be designed for wheelchair users and a further 10% for people with mobile or hidden disabilities.Her advocacy is aligned with the UN Convention on the Right of Persons with Disabilites. She has received global recognition for her work. She influences local action here in the City of Marion and across the world.--------Bridig Koenig, Acting CEO Glenelg Football Club, Strivve4 Co-FounderBrigid Koenig is an award-recognised executive leader, board director and founder of The Purpose Driven Leader, with over 20 years’ experience across the commercial, community and not-for-profit sectors. She currently serves as Interim CEO of the Glenelg Football Club, providing values-led leadership through a period of transition. Brigid is also Co-Founder of Strivve4, an inclusive activewear brand supporting women’s wellbeing through movement and community. Recognised as a Featured Woman to Watch SA, an InDaily 40 under 40 Finalist and a Finalist in the Telstra Business Women’s Award Finalist, Brigid is passionate about purpose- led leadership that creates lasting impact.--------Kathryn Anderson PhD, Innovation --------
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mitchell-park/iwd2026-an-evening-to-balance-the-scales/100001982473596895
- **Event Categories**: art, football, sports, workshops, health-wellness, theatre, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com.au%2Fe%2Fiwd2026-an-evening-to-balance-the-scales-tickets-1982473596895
- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 30, currency: AUD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Mitchell Park
- **state**: SA
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Marion Hotel
- **lat**: -35.0039685
- **long**: 138.5582024
- **full address**: Marion Hotel, 849 Marion Road, Mitchell Park, Australia

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Business Marion (https://allevents.in/org/business-marion/18169610)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Marion Hotel, 849 Marion Road, Mitchell Park, Australia
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 15 up to 30 AUD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Business Marion
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, football, sports, workshops, health-wellness, theatre, mental-health
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about #IWD2026: An evening to Balance the Scales ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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