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On Sunday 22nd September we are calling for individuals, families, friends, communities, organisations and leaders to participate in #CardiganPride.Cardigan Pride is a show of solidarity with older women and a call for older women to be proud of who they are.
It recognises the valuable contributions older women make in families, services and communities - and the importance of combating the disrespect and inequalities older women face.
We are thrilled to announce our Cardigan Pride Picnic in the beautiful gardens of Como House, South Yarra.
Special thanks to The National Trust for hosting this important event.
Bring the whole family, BYO picnic, RSVP below and make sure you wear a cardigan.
Have your photograph taken with your family, friends, colleagues by award winning photographer Suzanne Phoenix.
Date & time: Sunday 22nd September, 1-3pm
Location: Como House & Garden
Williams Road and Lechlade Avenue, South Yarra VIC 3141
Dress code: cardigan
Bring: people you love and a picnic (please note there is no longer a cafe at Como House)
RSVP essential: https://events.humanitix.com/cardigan-pride-picnic-como-house
Program: Cardigan Catwalk, picnic, yarn storming and .... (more information coming soon).
If you are unable to attend the picnic, you can host your own event.
Host a gathering (or take a selfie) wearing cardigans with the hashtags #CardiganPride & #OlderWomenCount
Tell us about your event - and share photos with [email protected]
If you are hosting an event, please let us know so we can tell others about it. Events include:
-Sydney (12th Sept) event tbc
-Perth event tbc
Cardigan: if you live near Cardigan in Ballarat, Wales or Canada or near Cardigan Street in Carlton or Mount Cardigan in New Hampshire, please share a photo with us of you wearing a cardigan near a cardigan sign.
By participating in #CardiganPride events you are helping us to build a culture of respect for older women.
The #CardiganPride event is being hosted for the Embolden2024 Festival to raise awareness of the urgent need for culture change.
CardiganPride is an initiative of Celebrate Ageing Ltd, curated for the #Embolden2024 Festival. The 2024 campaign is a partnership with Suzanne Phoenix and is supported by Elder Rights Advocacy, the Older Women's Network NSW and ADA Australia.
For more information about #CardiganPride please contact project coordinator Dr Catherine Barrett on 0429 582 237 or [email protected].
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Como Historic House & Garden, Cnr Williams Road and Lechlade Avenue,Melbourne,VIC,Australia
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