Thrive Women’s Festival

29/10/2025

✨ The countdown is on! ✨
Thrive: Multicultural Women’s Festival is bringing fashion, food, music and empowerment to the heart of Melbourne 💃🏽🎶🌍

📅 Saturday 1 November 2025
📍 Federation Square
🎟 FREE entry – everyone’s welcome!

Bring your family, your friends, your community — and let’s celebrate the power and beauty of women from every culture. 🌈💖

15/10/2025

✨ We’re thrilled to welcome Optus as a Gold Sponsor of Thrive: Multicultural Women’s Festival 2025! ✨

Together, we celebrate connection, culture, and community. 💫

📅 Saturday 1 November 2025
📍 Federation Square, Melbourne

13/10/2025

🌸 We’re counting down — Thrive 2025 is almost here! 🌸

Join us on Saturday, 1 November at Federation Square for a day filled with FREE workshops designed to inspire, educate and empower.

From financial literacy and legal rights to health & wellbeing and youth leadership, there’s something for everyone. ✨

✅ Free entry
⚡ Spaces are limited

👉 Register now at www.thrivewomensfestival.com or via the link below:

https://forms.gle/5v1vitgdoh8QzXzL7

Don’t miss out!

Thrive is an immersive experience that celebrates the richness of multiculturalism, empowering women and fostering unity through dynamic cultural expressions,

12/10/2025

POV: It’s finally spring in Melbourne 🌸☀️ We’re celebrating the best way we know how — with food, music, culture and community 🎶🍲💃🏽 Join us on Saturday, 1 November at Federation Square. FREE ENTRY!

08/10/2025

☕✨ A Taste of Colombia at Thrive!
From the heart of Antioquia to Melbourne, experience Colombia’s Finest — smooth coffee with notes of chocolate, honey, vanilla and yellow fruits. 🇨🇴

Join us at Thrive: Multicultural Women’s Festival and discover why Colombian coffee is world-famous.

30/09/2025

✨ Partnership Announcement ✨
We’re proud to welcome the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation (WBCF) as an official partner of Thrive: Multicultural Women’s Festival 2025! 💜

As part of this exciting partnership, WBCF will host a Youth Leadership Workshop on Saturday, 1 November at Federation Square. This interactive session will empower young people to explore leadership, inclusion, and community connection, supported by one of Australia’s leading community foundations.

Louise Perry, General Manager of WBCF, shared:

“We are thrilled to partner with Thrive, where celebration of culture, empowerment, and connection reflects everything we believe in at Western Bulldogs Community Foundation. Together we can help create spaces where diverse voices are heard and communities grow stronger.”

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring day of culture, community, and leadership.

🔗 Register now via thrivewomensfestival.com

29/09/2025

🏐✨ Partnership Announcement ✨🏐

We’re thrilled to welcome Netball Victoria as our Come & Try activation partner for Thrive: Multicultural Women’s Festival 2025! 💜

On Saturday, 1 November at Federation Square, Netball Victoria will host a fun, hands-on activity where you can:
✔️ Test your shooting skills
✔️ Learn the basics of the game
✔️ Chat about playing, coaching or volunteering

Abbey Misso, General Manager – Community at Netball Victoria, shared:

“Netball Victoria is proud to be part of the Thrive Multicultural Market. Netball is a sport for everyone, and we’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive space where people of all backgrounds feel welcome and inspired to get involved.”

💫 Don’t miss the chance to experience one of Victoria’s most inclusive sports at Thrive 2025!

🔗 Register now via thrivewomensfestival.com

28/09/2025

✨ Meet Our MC! ✨

We’re thrilled to announce that the incredible Eva Lubulwa will be hosting Thrive: Multicultural Women’s Festival 2025! 🎤💫

Eva is a dynamic Ugandan-Australian creative, radio voice of Triple R, and a passionate storyteller across sound, screen, and design. With her energy, authenticity, and powerful voice, she’s the perfect host to guide us through a day of culture, creativity, and connection. 🌍✨

📅 Saturday 1 November 2025
📍 Federation Square, Melbourne
⏰ From 10am

Come and be part of this unforgettable celebration — everyone is welcome! 💜

19/09/2025

🎉 Melbourne, are you ready? 🎉

The countdown is ON for Thrive: Multicultural Women’s Festival 2025 — a full day of live music, fashion, food, culture & community right in the heart of the city!

📅 Saturday 1 November | From 10am
📍 Federation Square, Melbourne
💜 FREE for everyone 🌈

From mouth-watering food to inspiring storytelling, dazzling fashion showcases & live performances — this is the celebration you don’t want to miss.

✨ Tag your festival crew 👇 Who are you coming with?

🌐 www.thrivewomensfestival.com

06/08/2025

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that Multicultural Centre for Women's Health is the official partner of Thrive: Multicultural Women’s Festival 2025! 💜

Together, we’re creating a powerful, inclusive space where migrant and refugee women, along with gender-diverse communities, can access vital health education, share their stories, and celebrate culture and resilience.

The Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health has long been a champion of health equity — and we’re honoured to join forces with them for this year’s festival.

🧡 Thrive is a free event and open to the general public. Everyone is welcome!

✨ Here’s what to expect:
🔹 FREE 30-minute health education sessions on menopause, breast screening, and mental health
🔹 A keynote address by Dr. Nisha Khot
🔹 Cultural storytelling led by Feifei Liao
🔹 Health resources in multiple languages
🔹 A vibrant program celebrating diverse women’s voices

📍 Join us on Saturday, November 1st, 2025 at Federation Square, Melbourne
📲 Follow and visit www.thrivewomensfestival.com for updates and the full program.

02/06/2025

🚨 Calling all volunteers! 🚨
Want to be part of something BIG? Thrive: Multicultural Women’s Festival 2025 is coming to Federation Square on November 1! 🌍✨

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join us in creating an unforgettable experience that celebrates diverse voices and cultures.

Whether you’re into marketing, event coordination, or on-the-ground support, there’s a spot for you!

🙌 Be part of the movement. Be part of Thrive.

Sign up now and help us empower multicultural women across Melbourne💪💜

📧 Contact: [email protected]
📞 0406520514
🌐 www.thrivewomensfestival.com