GOSFORD and Wyong are among a record number of NSW councils that will receive grants of up to $1,000 from the NSW Government to help organise local community events for International Women’s Day.
Minister for Women, Jodi McKay, said almost $130,000 would be provided to support 127 councils as they recognise women in their local community.
“International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate the wonderful and varied talents of local women and the contributions they make to their communities,” Ms McKay said.
“It is also a time to reflect on the hardships that many women around the world face and this year’s International Women’s Day theme is, Empowering Women to End Poverty by 2015.
Ms McKay said councils will be hosting a wide range of events across NSW on Monday, March 8.
A list of council activities planned across the state for International Women’s Day will be available tomorrow on the Office for Women’s Policy website at www.women.nsw.gov.au .
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