BPW South WestWe’re a vibrant community, bringing together women from all walks of life – from small business owners to corporate executives, from public sector leaders to passionate advocates in south west Victoria. By connecting with this network, you'll find the inspiration and support you need to achieve your goals. |
Join Us We welcome women in both paid and voluntary work, including women who used to work and women who aspire to work. Members receive discounted rates to attend monthly dinners and events, access BPW resources, are eligible for scholarships and can vote at a club level. There are membership options for individuals, concessions, corporates and small businesses. You can also join as a friend of BPW. Whether you're a young professional, a seasoned leader, or a kickstarting entrepreneur, you'll find a supportive community that empowers you to make a real difference. Join online now: https://www.bpw.com.au/join-now Amplify your voice and impact Through our advocacy, projects, and partnerships, we tackle the issues that matter most to working women in Australia and around the globe. From pay equity and accessible childcare to domestic violence and women's representation in decision-making, we're fighting for gender equality. Drive your passion for change As a member, you'll join a network of like-minded women who share your passion for gender equality. Each month, we host lively dinners with guest speakers to expand our learning and drive discussion. All women are invited to attend, bring a friend and come for a night of connecting and sharing at BPW. |
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About our clubIn BPW, members matter most. We focus on issues and personal or professional development that are relevant to our club. We enjoy different types of meetings, including dinner with a speaker, workshops to enhance our skills and social events where lifelong friendships are made. Business and Professional Women South West (BPW SW) was chartered in 1996 and is based in the regional city of Warrnambool in South West Victoria with membership made up of women from the surrounding region. Guests are welcomed at every meeting and those new to the community particularly find our group an excellent avenue to make contacts and get to know the locals. | Club Location |
About our club
In BPW, members matter most. We focus on issues and personal or professional development that is relevant to our own club. We enjoy different types of meetings, including dinner with a speaker, workshops to enhance our skills and social events where lifelong friendships are made.
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Our Past EventsTake a look at some of our club's past dinner meetings, workshops and social events. Read more... Our Special ProjectsOur members are currently supporting projects to empower women and girls in Australia and overseas. Read more... Members OnlyThis section can only be accessed by club members. Read more... |
Club ProjectsWe choose the local, national and international projects that our club members will support our club members have chosen to focus currently on these: |
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| MEMBER’S MINI EXPO Our monthly meetings find us chatting over dinner about a vast number of things from families to holidays to hobbies to what’s happening in the community and we often don’t get time to share what we do in our workplaces. The Member’s Mini Expo offers members and guests the opportunity to experience the diverse number of businesses and professions that make up the membership of BPW SW. At this annual event members set up displays featuring their work, a hobby or voluntary activities and give a short presentation to the group providing an excellent opportunity to experience public speaking. INTERNATIONAL NIGHT CANDLELIGHTING CEREMONY Our one formal night of the year is the International Candle Lighting Ceremony where members all over the world come together in spirit to remember all the BPW clubs in over 80 different countries. Every BPW Club throughout the world holds this special event in either February or March to remember the history of BPW International and its member countries. Each year we select a venue with a special atmosphere to assist with highlighting the importance of the ceremony. The backdrop for this year’s candle lighting ceremony was the beautiful Hopkins River from the deck of Ginger Kitchen (Deakin University Café). This evening always offers an excellent opportunity to showcase the history and the work of BPW International to members and guests. Our special guest presenter for this year was Associate Professor Bernadette Walker-Gibbs who shared her personal educational journey from country Queensland as the eldest daughter raised in a single parent family who struggled with learning and the community’s expectations, to completing a PhD and working in teacher education. |
| SMALL BUSINESS FESTIVAL VICTORIA AUGUST BREAKFAST August is Small Business Festival month in Victoria and the Warrnambool City Council holds its annual Business Festival in conjunction with the state government. Our BPW SW Business Breakfast is promoted as a major event in this festival offering fantastic exposure for our Club to over one hundred men and women in attendance. Past presentation themes have included: “Most common marketing mistakes and how to avoid them” ”Diversity is a business issue not a gender issue” “Re-igniting your passion: three ways to rediscover your enthusiasm for your business or profession” |
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