WHAT’S ON
In Her Name touring exhibition
This inspiring exhibition celebrates the remarkable contributions of women and girls from across Queensland and will also feature portraits of ten incredible local women from Cairns along with their stories, as part of the Cairns 150 celebrations with support from Cairns Regional Council.
WOW Cairns Festival 2026
Join us this September in Cairns, Far North Queensland, as we celebrate150(+000) years of the contribution of women and girls to the region, hear their stories and celebrate changemakers in the community today.
This isn't just an event for Cairns; it's an event designed by Cairns. Through local "Think Ins" and community meetings, we are co-creating a program that reflects the heart and soul of the region, and the stories that Cairns wants to tell!
Local expressions of interest now open, find out how to get involved
WOW Schools Day | Cairns
Coming to Cairns for the first time!
WOW Schools Day is a full-day experience bringing together Years 10 & 11 students from across Cairns and Far North Queensland for a dynamic program of interactive workshops, live performances and creative storytelling, speed mentoring with women from a range of sectors and life experiences and Inspiring speakers and young change-makers.
WOW Schools Day | SEQ
A Brisbane favourite, WOW Schools Day '26 will be held on Tuesday 13 October. This year we will continue to partner with QPAC to host over 200 high school students in a full day of workshops, performances, and speed mentoring on the Wheel of Brisbane with over 200 mentors from diverse fields, highlighting opportunities and inspiring diverse ambitions, together with an inspiring panel conversation hosted by ABC’s Natasha Mitchell in conversation with 3 amazing young people doing extraordinary things!