Bringing local women & local stories together
Connection is why we’re here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives.
– Brene Brown
Community and Business Women’s Network
Community and Business Women’s Network (CBWN) was founded in 2018 with a straightforward purpose – to connect women on the Central Coast.
Though population in the area had significantly expanded in recent years, it was clear that opportunities for women to connect socially and professionally had not. CBWN is built upon the idea that bringing women together creates opportunities for growth, resilience and inspiration at business, community and personal levels. Through a mix of networking events, business showcases and professional development opportunities, CBWN has expanded rapidly to include close to 300 active members. It is open to all women who want to network, make friends, learn, share ideas and support local business.
If you are keen to connect with other Central Coast women in a relaxed and friendly setting, book a seat at our next event or join the CBWN Facebook group today!
Community and Business Women’s Network is a project of Iris Foundation.
Events Calendar
CBWN SPONSOR BREAKFAST
Tuesday 27th July 2021
7am – 9am
Nexus Smart Hub
Amy Close, North Wyong NSW 2250
Tickets – $45 Member, $55 Non-Members
Plus Booking Fee
IRIS FOUNDATION's 15th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Tuesday 10th August 2021
6pm – 9pm
Breakers Country Club
Wamberal
Tickets – $35 Plus Booking Fee
MORE EVENTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED
Please check back at a later date to see more upcoming events.
MORE EVENTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED
Please check back at a later date to see more upcoming events.
Testimonials
Member Benefits
Personalised CBWN Namebadge
Discounted CBWN Event Tickets
Members Online Online Directory
Social Media Promotion
Members Only Zoom Meetings
Members Only Facebook Group
5 Promotion Spots Available Each Event
After Hours Hosting Opportunities
For further enquiries please contact info@cbwn.org.au
IRIS FOUNDATION
CBWN is a project of Iris Foundation, a local mental health charity that has been working to foster hope, resilience and connections in the Central Coast community since 2006.
For more information, visit: www.irisfoundation.org.au
Thank you to our sponsors
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Congratulations Iris Foundation we are so proud to be part of your family!!💕We have some exciting news to share! We are a finalist in the N 2021 NSW Business Awards as an "Outstanding Community Organisation". Congratulations to all category finalists. Winners announced October 8th💜
Congratulations 🥳
💕You’re probably wondering how on earth we find ourselves in the the tail end of 2021, when we haven’t even begun to process how traumatised we were by 2020.
You’re probably wondering what happened to the time in between.
You’re probably feeling as though your life has stalled, paused, as though you’re playing catch up, re-learning how to walk, as it were.
And the truth is, you probably are.
The truth is, that we are in no way prepared for the onslaught of 2022, nor are we in anyway over 2020.
But that’s ok.
We are all the same.
Confused, dazed, slightly untrusting, wary.
Fatter, a touch more cynical and a whole lot more tired.
But we are here.
And just as Lady Time keeps marching on,
so shall we.
You don’t have to know the way.
You just have to trust.
March on and trust.
Better things are coming.
Donna Ashworth
Art by Paula Belle Flores
#2021 #2022 #wordsofwisdom #yourenotalone
Thursday 9th September is RU OK? Day.
You don't need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener.
Your conversation can make a difference whether they are struggling with something big or small.
#ruok #ruokday #aretheyreallyOK #IrisFoundation
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CCKDO's Fun Behind The Lens*** CCKDO's FUN BEHIND THE LENS ***
Theme 1: Flowers and things that grow
Facebook event: fb.me/e/1K28lq3cl
Share the joy of taking photos with the Kids Day Out audience.
For children between the ages of 1-and 12. This fun activity can be done in both your home environment and during lockdown walks.
Themes will be easy to find with an emphasis on FUN.
The CCKDO committee will view every entry and the theme’s winning photo will be prominently displayed on the Central Coast Kids Day Out website for everyone to see and admire.
An exhibition of the wonderful photos will be held at Red Tree Theatre Gallery, Tuggerah and feature at the next Central Coast Kids Day Out Event.
The idea of the activity is to bring joy in 2021 and to inspire all those young photographers out there to have fun with their passion for photos. Although we announce a winner for each of them, everyone is a winner and every photo will hold its own special beauty.
ACTIVITY RULES
1. This is an activity for children, so photos are to be taken by the children 1-12yo themselves (not by their parents or carers)
2. PHOTOS ARE TO BE POSTED onto the CCKDO Facebook page with the CHILD’S FIRST NAME and AGE. (if you’d prefer your child’s name not to appear, please create an alias name for us to acknowledge them personally)
3. Place a HASHTAG each photo indicating its location, CCKDO and theme (no spaces when hashtagging eg. #bluehaven #cckdo #rainbows)
4. Only ORIGINAL photos are to be posted… no stealing of anything you’ve found on the internet
5. It’s ok to post a photo you ALREADY HAVE if you have a good one and as long as it was taken by the child
6. Only POSITIVE COMMENTS are allowed
7. NO BAD language or rude/indecent content permitted
8. NO ADVERTISING is permitted
9. For child protection and privacy reasons NO person is to appear in photos
10. THE WINNING PHOTOGRAPH of each THEME will be announced on the Facebook page and displayed on the CCKDO website. It will be the key photo of the activity until the next theme winner is announced.
11. HAVE FUN, set your child’s IMAGINATION free and enjoy seeing your child’s and others’ photos on the CCKDO Facebook page!
#CCKDO #CentralCoast #CentralCoastNSW #Kids #KidsActivity #photography #photographychallenge #lockdown #lockdownlife
✨Sole Trader/Small Business✨
Training and Networking Opportunity For Your Business
Belinda Lindhardt
✨Member Share✨In case you missed it - in my latest podcast episode I am discussing the six main reason why you have performance issues with your staff, and how you turn your current underperformer into your next super star!
Listen now in your favourite podcast app 📲
For those who would like to pen a special message for a loved one they have lost, Iris Foundation has available flame-retardant paper lanterns that can be illuminated with a candle or tea light. These writeable lanterns can be posted free of charge across the Central Coast. Click this link to order yours- hub.benojo.com/connect/org/irisfoundation/campaigns/world-suicide-prevention-day
We are grateful for the generous support from local firm TrendPac to make this a possibility.
#shinealight #worldsuicidepreventionday #irisfoundation
Has your business been impacted by the NSW Lockdown? Not sure if you qualify for the COVID-19 business grants offered by Service NSW?
Join Kate, Small Business Money Coach, Chartered Accountant, and owner of small business financial literacy company Valkyrie Enterprises, where she will help you understand your business financially.
TSB - NSW COVID-19 Help for your Business
Times: 10am - 12pm via Zoom
This workshop will cover the NSW COVID-19 Small Business Grant, the COVID-19 MicroBusiness Grant, and the JobSaver Scheme.
The two-hour session will include:
☑️How to calculate your annual turnover for the purposes of the COVID grants
☑️Calculation of income for your test periods and comparison periods
☑️Evidence required to submit to ServiceNSW.
Apply here: bit.ly/3zvOjXe
You will also have the option of an additional 1 hour one to one session with the trainer to focus on your business.
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government and is $0 for eligible students.