Hello, I am honoured to be the President of BPW Coffs Harbour because I am passionate about women in our society. The women of BPW in Coffs Harbour are smart, wise and committed to the cause of representing our gender to ensure that the issues that are affecting our local female community such as superannuation and homelessness challenges for older women, inequity in pay packets and a lack of female participation on boards, are brought to the attention of the media, government and organisations set up to represent and care for us.

At BPW Coffs Harbour we run fun, interesting events, supported by intelligent, motivated women of all ages and stages. Our events include: social event fundraiser Galas, White Ribbon events, Equal Pay Day events, and  monthly dinners with interesting guest speakers,  morning coffee sessions to foster personal connections; public presentations by professional women regarding women’s issues, and even the odd movie night. We are very proud that funds raised support two local, mature entry, female students with scholarships to help them in their final year of study. 

We are very proud of the fact that we are part of a wonderful collaboration of three local women’s clubs to stage the annual International Women’s Day Breakfast on 8 March. The event has grown from year to year. The 2019 event has proven to be even more more exciting with two celebrations, a breakfast (364 attended) and then a morning tea in conversation.

From the Club President

Hello, I am honoured to be the President of BPW Coffs Harbour because I am passionate about women in our society. The women of BPW in Coffs Harbour are smart, wise and committed to the cause of representing our gender to ensure that the issues that are affecting our local female community such as superannuation and homelessness challenges for older women, inequity in pay packets and a lack of female participation on boards, are brought to the attention of the media, government and organisations set up to represent and care for us.

At BPW Coffs Harbour we run fun, interesting events, supported by intelligent, motivated women of all ages and stages. Our events include: social event fundraiser Galas, White Ribbon events, Equal Pay Day events, and  monthly dinners with interesting guest speakers,  morning coffee sessions to foster personal connections; public presentations by professional women regarding women’s issues, and even the odd movie night. We are very proud that funds raised support two local, mature entry, female students with scholarships to help them in their final year of study. 

We are very proud of the fact that we are part of a wonderful collaboration of three local women’s clubs to stage the annual International Women’s Day Breakfast on 8 March. The event has grown from year to year and in 2018 330 women, men and girls attended. The 2019 event will prove to be even more exciting with 2 celebrations planned, at breakfast and then a morning tea in conversation.

Why did I step up as leader of our local Club? It’s because I wanted to say that I was a part of the ongoing movement for the betterment of women and girls in our community, our nation and the world. If that sounds good to you, feel free to contact me about joining our wonderful club.

Julianne McKeon