Future of Women in Western Sydney Summit to be held International Women's Day 2023

The Future of Women in Western Sydney Summit is advocacy group Western Sydney Women’s latest initiative to support women by engaging government, business, and community leaders to give women a seat at the table where decisions are made. 

The Summit will take place on International Women's Day, 8th March 2023, at CommBank Stadium Parramatta with the NSW Government as the major partner, and KPMG and Endeavour Energy as platinum sponsors. Western Sydney Women will also announce the findings of critical Western Sydney research undertaken over the past 4 months on What the Women of Western Sydney Want. The research includes costs of living pressures, childcare and questions about the upcoming 2023 state election.

“Better opportunities and more economic security for women is intimately tied to greater wellbeing and better financial outcomes for society as a whole,” says Western Sydney Women Founding Director Amanda Rose. “This is why we advocate for women to be involved in a genuine and equitable way with all aspects of the process when it comes to deciding the future direction of Western Sydney. Without the input of Western Sydney women, stakeholders miss out on key viewpoints that are critical to the region’s future success.”

As the third largest economy in Australia, the fast-growing and diverse region of Western Sydney is quickly becoming a powerhouse of the nation’s future prosperity. Home to 2.5 million people, Western Sydney contributes a whopping $157.21 billion to the state economy through its three major industries: manufacturing, financial services, and logistics. With big projects like a new airport and key infrastructure developments in the works, government and business interests are increasingly invested in the region’s massive potential.

This potential can’t be unlocked however without looking at Western Sydney, its opportunities, potential, development and policies through the lens of a woman, we are alienating and essentially ignoring half of the population. 

Only when we have women in political, business and community boards and positions can we effectively advocate for those who are from low income and disadvantaged families, many of whom are non-English speaking migrants and prepare the next generation of young women to have the same opportunities as the opposite sex. 

The Future of Women in Western Sydney summit will be opened by NSW Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor.