International Women's Day "Give to Gain" | North West Tassie Event

Join us for our North West Tasmania 2nd Annual IWD event enjoy a High Tea, inspiring speakers & much more!

⭐️ WE RISE NETWORKING - NORTH WEST TASSIE IWD⭐️

THURSDAY 12TH MARCH

11am - 2pm

At The Berry Patch | Tram Room

(Turners Beach)

24 Blackburn Dr

Turners Beach TAS 7315

Australia

This year, We Rise invites you into a conversation about generosity, courage, and the ripple effect of showing up for others. With the 2026 International Women’s Day theme “Give to Gain”, we’re exploring how giving our knowledge, our support, our lived experience, and our voice creates stronger, more connected communities and how every act of giving expands what we gain in return.

We’re honoured to welcome Alyssia Kennedy, 2026 Tasmanian Young Australian of the Year and founder of Upturned Tasmania.....

Alyssia Kennedy | 2026 Tasmanian Young Australian of the Year

Life Skills Educator | Founder of Upturned Tasmania | Advocate for Youth Empowerment

Alyssia Kennedy is a young Tasmanian leader transforming the way communities prepare their young people for adulthood. Named the 2026 Tasmanian Young Australian of the Year, she has become a powerful voice for practical education, empowerment, and community‑driven change.

After leaving school, Alyssia realised she had strong academic results but lacked the everyday life skills needed to navigate adulthood - budgeting, bills, tax, car expenses, and the confidence to make informed decisions. Instead of accepting that gap, she turned her lived experience into a mission. She founded Upturned Tasmania and its flagship initiative, the Life After School program, now delivered in schools and youth groups across the state. Her workshops equip young people with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to thrive beyond the classroom.

Her work has been recognised nationally. In 2025, Alyssia was selected as an ABC Trailblazer, highlighting her as one of regional Australia’s most innovative young changemakers and giving her the opportunity to present her ideas to policymakers in Canberra.

At the heart of Alyssia’s leadership is a simple but profound belief: when we lift others, we all rise. This ethos is woven through every Upturned Tasmania program, from life‑skills education to community‑informed project development, event planning, and support for local organisations. Her work strengthens not only individual young people but the communities they belong to.

Alyssia has transformed her own challenges into a movement that equips young Tasmanians with the life skills they need to thrive. Her story is a powerful reminder that when we give what we once needed, we create change that outlives us.

This event is a celebration of women who lift, lead, and learn together. It’s a space to be inspired, to connect, and to remember that when women rise, communities rise with them.

Connect with Alyssia here:

W: https://www.upturnedtasmania.com
F: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553712553029
I: https://www.instagram.com/alyssia_m/

Your ticket includes:

✨High Tea selection of sweet treats & sandwiches,

✨Fresh fruit,

✨tea/coffee

✨goodie bag on arrival

✨plenty of selfie opportunities and lots of fun!

This event is for you if...
✨You believe in the power of women supporting women
✨You’re craving connection, inspiration, and a community that feels like home
✨You want to learn from women who are creating real change in Tasmania
✨You’re passionate about giving back, paying it forward, or leading with purpose
✨You’re navigating your own season of growth and want to surround yourself with uplifting energy


You'll walk away with....
✨A renewed sense of purpose and clarity about the impact you can make
✨Practical insights from Alyssia’s journey of turning lived experience into leadership
✨Inspiration to “give to gain” in your own life, business, or community
✨New connections with like‑minded women across the North West
✨A deeper appreciation for the strength, generosity, and brilliance of women in business
✨A heart full of energy, encouragement, and possibility


If you are ready to.....

✨Step into a room where women genuinely want to see you win
✨Be inspired by stories of courage, generosity, and community impact
✨Celebrate the women who are shaping Tasmania’s future
✨Invest in yourself while uplifting others
✨Embrace the idea that giving is not losing; it’s expanding
✨Rise with a community that believes in you

…then this International Women’s Day event was made for you.

💖 Hope you can make our favourite celebration of the year

GRAB YOUR TICKET HERE ⭐️