Apocalipstick
by Polytoxic & Friends

Opening Night event - Friday 15 July
19:00 – 21:00 pm

Sashaying out of the rubble and into the limelight is an all-star rag-tag team of cabaret hybrids in a jawdropping, eye-popping, ringstinging feast for the senses. Polytoxic has handpicked a killer lineup of glass-ceiling smashing, system dismantling, fierce intersectional feminist artists for your viewing pleasure.

Arm yourself for the brave new world in this after-dark playground of ridiculousness, hectic wigs, extreme g-strings, sassy whip-cracking and golden electro hipthrusting. This is raucous cutting-edge cabaret that’s sure to leave you with a spring in your step and a fresh new coat of APOCALIPSTICK!

APOCALIPSTICK was first presented at Metro Arts.

Ailan Songs Project
with Jessie Lloyd

Closing Concert - Saturday 16 July
Auditorium 18:00 – 19:30 pm

A collaborative work with senior Torres Strait Island songwomen and leading Australian Indigenous singer and songwriter Jessie Lloyd; Ailan Songs Project is a musical exploration of historical songs from the Torres Strait. A popular trade route connecting the Pacific and Indian oceans, these ‘ailan’ songs reveal the exciting history of the Torres Straits and the adventures during the pearl diving and seafaring days. Bringing together ancient languages and historical events with island reggae grooves. This closing night performance for WOW Logan will include a seven-piece band and local community choir.

Welcome and Opening Address

Welcome and Opening Address Join Queensland’s Attorney-General, Minister for Justice. Minister for Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Shannon Fentiman and Councillor City of Logan Laurie Koranski for a welcome followed by an opening address from leading human rights advocate and lawyer Nyadol Nyuon.

Sister Girl

Join social change expert Dr Faiza el Higzi in conversation with Jackie Huggins on identity, activism, leadership and reconciliation, all issues raised on Jackie’s newly released book Sister Girl.

Money Money Money

Even over a lifetime of employment, women will earn less, have less control of their earnings, and retire with less money in their superannuation. It is time to get real: we need to know how money works, and how to create independence that gives choices.

Our panel facilitated by the CEO of Financy Bianca Hartge-Hazelman and including Megan Ashenden, Member Education Officer for QSuper (part of Australian Retirement Trust), and founder of My Goal Saver Sallymatu Kuyateh Bangora bring years of experience to some key questions on the basics you need to know to get you started on the road to managing your own financial future.

The Making of Men

As every parent will attest, somewhere along the way, loving little boys change. They adopt sets of rules they think are what it takes to be a man — sometimes with disastrous consequences for themselves, their loved ones, and their communities.

How can we overturn this cultural pressure and tradition, and raise men who are emotionally secure, capable of love and tears? Bystander trainer Michael Jeh, will lead this conversation with men making this change including: Men4Respect Coordinator for YFS Andrew Taukolo, MATE Ambassador Rhys Carroll and Muslim Community Leader and Educator Dylan Chown.

Keeping Faith

Religion is not everyone’s cup of tea. For some it has been one source of division and conflict throughout history or a cause of personal trauma. However, many consider religion a well-spring of constancy, support, hope and community — and the occasional frustration. In this session a group of women from different backgrounds talk about the role of faith, spirituality, culture and religion in their lives including educator, human rights advocate, and interfaith leader

Dr Nora Amath, Pastor Tina Vaka, Author and Interfaith Minister Jackie Bailey and from Biloela, community leader Angela Fredericks facilitated by Uniting Care Multicultural Partnership and Engagement Advisor Stella Miria-Robinson.

Hosted by creative entrepreneur Bec Mac, from 10.30am this will be the first session where you will hear inspirational stories on a wide range of subjects designed to inspire, engage and introduce new ideas. Including Aunty Robyn Williams with Victoria Parker on Live Donor Organ Transplant, Melisa Anderson on the economic empowerment of First Nations women, Anisa Nandaula, ‘You Can’t Say That’, and Kathryn Lyons on ‘Why toilets matter’.

Our second session kicks of from 2pm and features another incredible line-up including special guest Nyadol Nyuon, Inez Manu-Sione on her journey as a Tongan/Yolngu researcher, Sarah Scarce on empowerment and engagement through the Aqua English Project, and going from shy recluse to sex educator Susan Jarvis.

The final session of inspirational stories for WOW Logan will start at 3.30pm. Hosted by WOW Australia Executive Producer Cathy Hunt it will include Charmaine Idris on You Walk I Ride, Christine Castley on Resilience, Maggie Shambrook on the Housing Older Women’s Movement and Angela Fredericks and guests on the Home to Bilo campaign.

Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices)

Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) is a multiyear systemic change project led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar.

The project is now in its third stage, preparing for the first ever First Nations women and girls national leadership Summit to be held in 2023. This interactive workshop will provide an overview of the Wiyi Yani U Thangani project, and will invite participants to explore what needs to occur to turn findings and actions into practice to drive change and achieve First Nations gender justice in Australia.

Design Your Community

Join Local architect Suzanne Bosanquet, in a 2 hour hands-on collaborative workshop session that will capture your voice, explore your ideas to collectively design, create and reimagine what a beautiful, sustainable, and inclusive living built environment within your community may look like.

Show Us Your Balls & Hoops

Run away with the circus in a challenge-by-choice class suitable for all fitness levels. Try juggling, hula hoops, partner acro balance and more! Test your skills and strength and have some fun with this basic skills workshop with Vulcana Circus.

The Bystander Role in addressing coercive control

Join the MATE bystander team from Griffith University, to empower bystanders with practical information, tools and resources and be someone who does something, when you see, hear or sense if coercive control may be happening to someone you know.

Slow Clothing – Finding meaning in what you wear!

Join Jane Milburn author of this book and a permaculture teacher who shares strategies for dressing with health and wellbeing in mind. She will share hand-stitching techniques for mending using resources provided. Participants can bring along garments they love but aren’t wearing and we discuss intervention options.

Podcast Workshop Radio 4EB

will teach you how to develop your story idea, hone your interview techniques and create your own podcast in targeted ‘masterclass’ at the event. A small team from Radio 4EB will be in attendance with their Outside Broadcast Van and participants will have the additional opportunity to interview speakers and performers and broadcast live on digital radio.

Hula with Heilani

Join HEILANI, a locally based School of the Arts & Community Fitness Collaborative that has toured locally and internationally, as they get you moving to the beat of the Pacific. Learn to shake it where it counts in a lively and engaging cultural dance workshop from the islands of Tahiti and Hawaii.

WOW Marketplace

An integral part of any WOW, the marketplace will feature artists, businesses, and women’s organisations from across Logan as well as information booths from our partners. Open to all to attend you will be able to purchase from a diverse range of products, participate in free creative workshops including an opportunity to create your own protest posters and badges with Ethnie and at lunchtime enjoy an array of cultural performances showcasing the amazing talent and diversity of the region.

Healing Space

The WOW Healing Space draws on traditions, healing and ceremony practised by women across cultures and centuries providing the opportunity to ask questions and get some care and attention. You can experience a range of workshops and demonstrations from First Nations practitioners. From yoga to learning about bush medicines and experience traditional Maori healing techniques, this women’s only space is the perfect spot to breathe out for a moment.