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5th World Conference of Women's Shelters
15-18 Sept 2025

Sydney, Australia

Explore Sydney & Australia

Make the most of your trip to 5WCWS!

Super Sydney

Sydney is one of the world’s most picturesque cities that is surrounded by a majestic harbour and scattered with beaches, national parks and iconic buildings.

It is a city that is inviting you to explore. Catch a ferry across the harbour to take in a panoramic view of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, cuddle up to a cute Koala at Taronga Zoo Sydney or take a stroll through the Royal Botanical Gardens.

While you’re here for the Conference – tick some items off your Sydney bucket list!

Sydney Opera House Precinct

Sydney Opera House Precinct

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney Harbour Bridge

The Rocks

The Rocks

Bondi to Coogee walk

Bondi to Coogee walk

Taronga Zoo

Taronga Zoo

Royal Botanic Garden

Royal Botanic Garden

Art Gallery of NSW

Art Gallery of NSW

Sydney Tower Eye

Sydney Tower Eye

Chinatown

Chinatown

To see what else Sydney has to offer:

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Amazing Australia

Australia often evokes images of golden beaches, outback landscapes, quirky creatures and unique experiences, but that’s just the beginning.

While you are here for 5WCWS we encourage you to take the chance to visit some of the amazing sites that Australia has to offer. From sweeping sand dunes, to tropical rainforests, to bushland creatures and turquoise coastlines filled with wonder, there is sure to be something for everyone here.

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Acknowledgement of country

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters throughout Australia and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise the importance of connection to culture, land, kinship and community to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families. We acknowledge the cultural practices and traditions still carried out today and being passed down to future generations.

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WESNET and GNWS are committed to UN Sustainable Development Goal no. 5:

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

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