5WCWS Logo

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

Sydney, Australia

Our venue

Explore the venue where our event will take place.

International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney

Situated at the intersection of Sydney’s academic, cultural and technology precincts, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) affords delegates, exhibitors and visitors convenient access to Australia’s most cosmopolitan city. The emerging financial, dining and retail precinct of Barangaroo is nearby; there are numerous galleries, theatres and concert halls within easy reach; and the bustling city centre is only a short walk away.

ICC Sydney is easily accessible by public transport, including light rail, ferry and train and is only a 10-minute walk from Central and Town Hall train stations. Secure parking is available and conveniently located within the Darling Harbour precinct.

See information on ICC Sydney accessibility here: Transport & Parking Options | Getting Here | ICC Sydney.

ICC Sydney

Key dates

Women Gathering Elements

Express your interest

Conference starts in

51
weeks
03
days
20
hours
34
minutes

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.

Indigenous Flag
Torres Stait Flag

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

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

The 17 GOALS of Sustainable Development sdgs.un.org/goals
Gender Equality logo