Girl to Woman Festival Program

2018 Girl to Woman Festival Program

Pictured L to R: Tanya Curtis from FABIC, Psychologist Caroline Raphael, Beverly Carter (Sydney) and Festival Director and MC Natalie Benhayon

On Sunday 21st January 2018 the G2W Team of Presenters offered a
full program of workshops and forums in support and celebration of the
girls and young women in our community.

THE g2W YEARS

FEATURE PRESENTATION

Join behavioural specialist Tanya Curtis, psychologist Caroline Raphael, media educator Rebecca Asquith, Youth Facilitator Sarah Davis and women’s health presenter Natalie Benhayon in an open forum to explore how to stay connected with our girls and young women as they develop their independence and navigate the many phases of change ahead.

10.45-11.45
MAIN STAGE

#TheConfidentYou

FEATURE PRESENTATION FOR GIRLS & YOUNG WOMEN

An interactive workshop empowering girls to know the everyday superhero qualities they bring to the world and how to be confident being who they are. Hosted by Madeleine & Emilia Power of EM-Power Youth Services & Kristy Wood of Kids in Connection. (please note this workshop will be held alongside the G2W Feature Presentation, giving adults more opportunity to participate in this open forum).

10.45-11.45
ROOM: 3

ACTIVITIES IN THE 'TOWN SQUARE'

ALL DAY ACTIVITIES THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE MAIN HALL

This year will see more market stalls and a host of free activities for young people in the main hall.
New Stalls:

Real flower chain / bracelet making with Barbara Ross
Nature Stall - nature styled activities by Brianna Croke
Pop up G2W Radio organised by Anna McCormack
The Aboriginal Art Workshops from Ronella
Slime making workshops with Ally and Kyzita
Dream Catcher making workshop with Bree Haynes
Quiet Critter Craft with Xanthia

Plus all the usual favourites:

Beading
Nails
Face painting
Living Resumes
Photo Booth
Group Mural Table

ALL DAY

PERFUMED BODY OIL MAKING WORKSHOP

MAKE YOUR OWN PERFUMED BODY OIL

Facilitated by Emmalee Benhayon
After being completely booked out at last year’s event this workshop is back with 3 session times this year. Join Emmalee in this perfumed body oil making workshop and take home your very own custom made body oil.

10:30-11:00
11:45-12:15
1:30-2.15
ROOM 2

FESTIVAL FOOD & LUNCH BY THE BELLE GENERAL AND BELLE CENTRAL CAFE &
NOURISH BULK HEALTH ORGANICS

AMAZING CAFE QUALITY FOOD AT FAMILY AFFORDABLE PRICES.
AVAILABLE FOR LUNCH & THROUGHOUT THE DAY

MUSIC & TRUE MOVEMENT

HAVE FUN AND MOVE YOUR BODY – FOR ALL TO ENJOY

True Movement with Natalie Benhayon and Curtis Benhayon: an exercise class that young and old will have fun getting down to. Plus a special guest performance by Girl To Woman Ambassadors.

12.30-1.30
MAIN STAGE

SINGING & EXPRESSION

LET YOUR TRUE VOICE BE HEARD

Facilitated by Rachael Kane and Carola Woods
Singer, Songwriter and Singing Teacher Rachael Kane along with local artist and Songwriter Carola Woods lead an expression workshop that mothers, daughters, brothers and fathers will enjoy.

2.15-3
ROOM: 2

MOTHERS & DAUGHTERS

AN INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION AND WORKSHOP

Facilitated by Natalie Benhayon, Rachael Evans, Jessica Gamble, Rebecca Asquith and Sarah Davis
A panel discussion that will (at times humorously) debunk common mother daughter dynamics as well as provide workshop exercises that will support mothers and daughters to deepen their appreciation of each other.

1.30-2.15
ROOM: 3

THE DAD's SESSION

A DISCUSSION AND WORKSHOP FOR DAD'S ABOUT RAISING DAUGHTERS

Facilitated by Michael Benhayon and Ray Karam
A forum for Father's to celebrate the many joys of raising girls while also exploring the many challenges and questions that might arise around supporting their girls as they become teenagers.

1.30-2.15
ROOM: 1

TRUE BODY CONFIDENCE

#TrueBodyConfidence at all ages

Join Beverly Carter (Mums and Dads might remember her as 'Blade' from the 90s TV Show Gladiators) and Rebecca Asquith as they discuss the behind the scenes reality of being a TV celebrity and explore what it takes to have True Body Confidence: hint it doesn't involve getting famous! This presentation will be followed by an optional short 'Your Body Class' – a body awareness session to support us to approach exercise in a whole new way.

2.15-3
ROOM: 3

NATURAL BEAUTY TENT

BOOKINGS OPEN ALL DAY

Professional beauty therapists led by Kylie Jackson support girls to express their natural inner beauty - bookings open all day.

ALL DAY

NURTURE TENT

NURTURING FOR PARENTS & ADULTS
OPEN FOR BOOKINGS ALL DAY

For Parents / Adults – Nurture yourself with a hand massage or lower back massage provided by professional complementary healing practitioners on the day. All sessions are 20 minutes duration at no charge.

ALL DAY

NUT-BALL MAKING WORKSHOPS

MAKE A TASTY TREAT AND HAVE FUN IN THE PROCESS

A number of workshops making a delicious and nutritious nut-ball treat will be held throughout the day. Facilitated by Angela Stone. Bookings will be taken on the day for this popular (edible!) workshop.

10:30-11:00
11:45-12:15
1:30-2.15

INDIGENOUS STRING MAKING WORKSHOP

Learn the art of a traditional practice using natural materials

PARENTS CHILL OUT LOUNGE

CHILL OUT ZONE - OPEN ALL DAY

String making is a traditional practice to create string from natural plant materials such as raffia, bulrush, lomandra & palm. Participants will be given an opportunity to learn how to create handmade feathered string raffia and jute.

Hosted by Merrilee Pettinato and Tamara Flanagan. The Parents Lounge provides a relaxed space for you to connect with other parents and enjoy the free cups of tea while your kids enjoy the many activities on offer in the hall.