Join Our International Women's Day Breakfast
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we are proud to host an intimate breakfast event in collaboration with the KYUP! Project - Australia’s leading violence prevention and empowerment program.
What to Expect
Guests will be inspired by a powerful keynote from Mel Thomas, Founder of the KYUP! Project, followed by an interactive workshop in which Mel guides attendees through essential self-defence and self-worth principles.
The event will conclude with a thought-provoking Q&A panel featuring Mel alongside esteemed guests John Yates QPM, former Assistant Commissioner of the London Metropolitan Police Service, and Sarah McGilvray, Program Director for Network Shows at Nova Network.
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Event Details
Date: Friday, 6 March 2026
Time: 8am - 10am
Location: Hyatt Regency Sydney, 161 Sussex St, Sydney NSW - Wharf Rooms 3, 4 & 5
Cost: $100 per person (excl. GST)
Please note that 100% of ticket proceeds will be donated to the KYUP! Project. LEAP Family Law will also dollar-match all ticket sales and contribute the same amount to the KYUP! Project.
For taxation purposes, attendees may be able to claim a tax deduction for the donation component of their ticket price, where applicable. Any deductible amount will be determined in accordance with Australian Taxation Office guidelines.
Agenda
Meet our Speakers
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Melanie Thomas
Founder & Managing Director, KYUP! Project
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John Yates QPM
Former Assistant Commissioner of London Metropolitan Police Service
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Sarah McGilvray
Program Director for Network Shows at Nova Network
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About KYUP! Project
KYUP! Project is Australia's premier violence prevention & empowerment program. This initiative confronts the alarming rates of violence against women and children in Australia - and through its programs and workshops - aims to build self-worth and self-defence skills.
KYUP! Project empowers Australians to raise their standards and advocate for their safety and well-being through the principles of self-worth and the basics of self-defense.
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Proudly Supporting International Women's Day 2026
The IWD 2026 Give To Gain Campaign encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration.
Give To Gain emphasises the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organisations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase.
Whether through donations, knowledge, resources, infrastructure, visibility, advocacy, education, training, mentoring, or time, contributing to women's advancement helps create a more supportive and interconnected world.
What will you Give to Gain gender equality?