NSW Women's Week is set to kick off on Monday 2 March and willrun to Sunday 8 March, International Women's Day, with communities across the state coming together to recognise the achievements, contributions and diverse experiences of women and girls.
The week-long celebration will feature a dynamic program of events designed to connect, celebrate and honour women, supported through the NSW Women's Week grants program and delivered by community organisations across New South Wales.
A diverse lineup includes events centred on health, inclusion, and economic empowerment such as:
- Bushwalking NSW (statewide) - encouraging women to get out and about in nature to improve their health and wellbeing
- Canterbury City Community Centre (Canterbury Bankstown) - supporting women in setting up their micro-or home-based business
- Neighbourhood Centres of Bellingen Shire (Bellingen) - celebrating creativity and culture with an IWD Music Festival in the LGA.
The schedule also features accessible art exhibitions, business mentoring sessions for women from CALD backgrounds and low-income groups, and menopause wellness forums.
The highlight of the week is the 2026 NSW Women of the Year Awards on Thursday 5 March, which recognises inspirational women and girls who have significantly contributed to their communities.
The finalists show the breadth of talent in women from all backgrounds across the state, including a doctor, lawyer, health worker, and women who work in agriculture. The Ones to Watch category also showcases incredible young girls (7 to 15 years) who are already making waves in their local communities, through philanthropy, sport, science, arts and music.
Deadly Science
Alongside official NSW Women's Week events, girls across regional and rural New South Wales from Gunnedah High School, Manilla Central School, and Quirindi High School will enjoy Deadly Science classes supported by the NSW Government.
Run by Deadly Science, classes focus on culturally relevant science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) education, including hands-on activities like making bush soaps and learning about native plants for community health.
Women are significantly underrepresented in STEM, and the NSW Government is working to encourage more girls into STEM while in school, through higher education and eventually the workforce.
Deadly Science is one way we are doing this, with a strong focus on regional and rural communities, and Aboriginal girls.
NSW Women's Week invites communities across the state to come together and celebrate the strength, diversity and contribution of women and girls.
Find an event near you at: NSW Women's Week 2026 | NSW Government
To watch the NSW Women of the Year Awards online, go to: www.nsw.gov.au/wotya26
Minister for Women Jodie Harrison said:
"NSW Women's Week is about celebrating the achievements of women and girls right across our state and recognising the many ways they contribute to our families, workplaces and communities.
"From our cities to our regions, this week brings people together to celebrate diversity, strengthen connections and acknowledge the extraordinary women who inspire us every day.
"It culminates in the NSW Women of the Year Awards - a fantastic recognition of incredible women and girls. You can't be what you can't see - and we have so many women from diverse backgrounds as finalists to inspire our future leaders.
"This Women's Week, the NSW Government is supporting community-led events to create opportunities for women and girls of all ages and backgrounds to connect, be recognised and feel empowered."
Corey Tutt OAM, CEO and Founder of Deadly Science said:
"Deadly Science delivers hands-on STEM learning that connects science and innovation with culture, Country and real-world problem solving. Our goal is to inspire students through practical activities, strengthen confidence in STEM, and create pathways for young people-especially First Nations students-to see futures for themselves in education, research and STEM careers.
"It's vital that young women can see themselves in STEM. By breaking down stigma and showing girls that STEM is for them, we empower them to follow their passions and build futures in science, technology, engineering and maths. When girls are supported in STEM, everyone benefits."
