At the International Women’s Day rally in Tarntanya (Adelaide) this weekend, Aira Firdaus, Advocacy and Policy Officer at Working Women’s Centre Australia, spoke about the urgent need to end workplace sexual harassment and the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
In her speech, Aira highlights the reality many workers still face today: unsafe workplaces, the silencing of survivors, and systems that allow harassment and discrimination to continue. She also speaks about the growing movement to end the misuse of NDAs — a key focus of the Working Women’s Centre national campaign Our Silence Is Not For Sale.
Real change is only possible when workers speak out, stand together, and demand accountability.
Watch the video to hear Aira’s speech and learn why ending the misuse of NDAs is critical to creating safer workplaces for everyone.
Learn more about the Our Silence Is Not For Sale campaign.
This weekend, at the International Women’s Day rally in Tarntanya (Adelaide), our colleague Aira Firdaus, Advocacy and Policy Officer, spoke about the ongoing fight to end workplace sexual harassment and discrimination, and about our national campaign Our Silence Is Not For Sale.
Her speech highlighted the progress being made through advocacy and law reform, including recent legislation in Victoria addressing the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and the need to continue pushing for change across Australia.
Watch the video to hear Aira’s speech advocating for our national campaign to end the misuse of NDAs and support safer workplaces for all workers.
As International Working Women’s Day 2026 approaches, we want to ensure everyone across the Working Women’s Centres Network is aware of the events taking place in each state and territory.
This is an important opportunity to stand alongside unions, community partners and supporters to call for safer workplaces, real equality and respect for every woman.
We encourage Centres to:
Below is a national snapshot of confirmed events.
Hobart
International Women’s Day Rally
When: 2 March | 12.30 pm
Where: Franklin Square
Melbourne
International Working Women’s Day 2026
When: 6 March | 12pm
Where: Lygon Street outside Victorian Trades Hall Council – 54 Victoria St, Carlton
Darwin
International Women’s Day Walk and Celebration
When: 7 March | 8am
Where: CDU Danala Campus (City) – 54 Cavenagh Street, Darwin
Adelaide
International Women’s Day March
When: 7 March | 10.15am
Where: Tarndanyangga (Victoria Square)
Brisbane
WWQ International Women’s Day Breakfast 2026
When: 10 March | 7am
Where: The Ballroom at Victoria Park / Barrambin- 309 Herston Rd, Herston
Perth
Balance the Scales- International Women’s Day 2026
When: 11 March | 11am
Where: Palace Tower, Boorloo Room Ground Floor
Sydney
International Women’s Day 2026
When: 13 March | 5pm
Where: Town Hall Sydney – 483 George St.
If you’re organising or attending another International Women’s Day event that isn’t listed, please contact us to add an event to our listing.
Working Women’s Centre Australia is contributing to the national conversation on workplace safety and gender equality.
Our Policy and Administration Officer, Kirsty Faulder, has written a powerful piece for Women’s Agenda calling for sexual harassment to be recognised and treated as what it truly is: a preventable workplace safety hazard under Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws — not merely an individual complaint under anti-discrimination frameworks.
This national media coverage amplifies our advocacy for systemic reform and highlights our strong commitment to preventing workplace gendered violence. To read the full article, “No More Silence: Treat Sexual Harassment as the Safety Hazard It Is,” click here.
To make it easier for everyone to use the Hub confidently and consistently, we’ve created three practical one-page guides to support navigation across the platform and the publishing of news and events.
These guides are designed to help you quickly find what you need, share updates from your Centre, and contribute to collaboration across the Working Women’s Centres Network.
How to navigate the Hub area
A quick overview of the Hub layout, key tabs, and where to find resources, campaigns, Events, and News.
Access here: How to navigate the Hub area
How to create an event on the Hub
Step-by-step guidance on how to publish local or national events, including what information to add and how to make sure your event appears correctly in the calendar.
Access here: How to create an event on the Hub
How to create a News post on the Hub
A simple guide to publishing News posts to share updates, good practice, campaign milestones, reflections, and learnings with the wider network.
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A new report by Unions NSW, Ready, Willing, Unable: The Hidden Barriers to Ethical Bystander Action in the Workplace, confirms that many workers witness harmful behaviour but feel unable to safely intervene. Fear of retaliation, lack of trust in employer systems, and weak accountability continue to silence bystanders.
The findings also point to clear pathways for change. The report emphasises the need for meaningful, practical bystander training, stronger legal protections for ethical bystanders, and leadership accountability that goes beyond “tick-the-box” compliance. Union presence and active delegates were consistently identified as protective factors that increase confidence and improve outcomes.
Read the full report to explore the key findings and recommendations for driving cultural change and strengthening ethical bystander action in workplaces.