Women and the ocean - The theme for the Australian Bureau of Statistics International Womens’ Day event
A lunch with art, dance, street theatre, songs and speakers to celebrate the sea and International Women's Day.
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Conference Centre, Belconnen, Canberra.
The ABS Social Club organised a range of entertainment. The ACT Seaweek Coordinator, a marine biologist, presented slides and spoke about the importance of oceans for our lives, women working in the field of marine biology and ocean issues.
ABS Environmental Section Staff
There was a performance by the Torres Strait Islander Dance Group and the ABS choir sang ocean songs. On display were a number of ocean inspired art works created with quilting, papier-mache, etchings, linocuts, ceramics, silk painting, photography and pencil.
The Seaweek educational materials were also on display and outside the main room, a mermaid performed street theatre.
The oceans have always been an inspiration for song, dance and art. Through a variety of mediums this event created interest and awareness about the oceans. A gathering of women provided a wonderful opportunity to focus understanding, acknowledge achievements and celebrate women and the oceans.