Please join us for the
2026 International Women’s Day Breakfast
Friday 6 March, 7.30 am – 8.45 am
Heagerty Room, Yarra Street
We come together to celebrate women in our community who actively choose to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions and help create a more gender equal world by inspiring inclusion.
Our breakfast will be a morning full of lively conversations and delicious food.
Together, let's #Balance the Scales for gender equality
We welcome Angela Scaffidi AM (Class of 1988) as our guest speaker.
Angela Scaffidi AM is a distinguished alumni of Our Lady of Mercy College and a lifelong advocate for community service, social justice, and women’s leadership. A true woman of Mercy, Angela was recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her significant philanthropic contribution to the community. Her enduring connection to OLMC includes her current role as Co-Chair of the Advisory Board, and her unwavering support reflects a deep commitment to empowering others and advancing inclusive, compassionate leadership.
Across her career, Angela has led and served at the highest levels in both the social welfare and business sectors. She is Global Chair of PROI Worldwide, a founding partner of SenateSHJ, and an active contributor to education as a lecturer at RMIT University. Her philanthropic leadership spans organisations supporting missing persons’ advocacy, women experiencing disadvantage, autism education, and community networks. Widely recognised for her impact, Angela’s honours include international industry awards and fellowship in Australia’s peak public relations body. Angela brings to this International Women’s Day Breakfast a powerful blend of purpose, leadership, and lived commitment to making a difference.
Tickets - $25 Adult, $15 Student
Please go to https://www.trybooking.com/DJPKY
Bookings close Friday 27 February.
By attending you will be supporting the work of McAuley for Women and Children in providing much needed support for women and their children who are escaping family violence.
Enquiries: Raelene Mathewson E: rmathewson@olmc.vic.edu.au