Adelaide Hills Council celebrates International Women’s Day 2026
International Women's Day will be celebrated on Wednesday 4 March, with Adelaide Hills Council proudly recognising the achievements and contributions of women across our community.
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day to reflect on progress, call for change, and celebrate the courage and determination of women who have shaped history, and those who continue to advance gender equality into the future.
2026 Theme: Balance the Scales
This year’s theme, Balance the Scales, is a call to action.
It’s a promise that every woman and girl, regardless of background or identity, should be safe, heard, and free to shape their own lives. Yet in 2026, too many people across Australia and around the world are still denied that fair go.
Discriminatory laws, policies and practices persist. Gender-based violence remains widespread. Structural barriers prevent too many from seeking or receiving justice.
These barriers are not inevitable. They are built, and they can be dismantled.
Equality is not about advantage for some; it is about dignity, safety and fairness for all.
When women and girls stand equal:
- Families are stronger
- Workplaces are fairer
- Communities thrive
- Society becomes safer for everyone
Council’s Commitment
We are committed to supporting International Women’s Day and celebrating the impact of women within our organisation and across the Hills community.
This International Women’s Day, let’s work together to Balance the Scales.