07/03/2026
This Sunday, 8 March, we celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) - a chance to recognise the incredible women who shape and strengthen our BlueCare community every, single day. IWD also offers a moment to reflect on the many women we serve, who have overcome their own challenges in life to pave the way for future generations of women.
Across Queensland, women throughout our BlueCare services lead with compassion, skill and resilience. Whether providing care on the frontline, supporting families, innovating behind the scenes or guiding our teams, the impact of BlueCare women is felt every moment of every day. This is why empowering women in the workplace is a commitment we are proud of. For IWD this year, UN Women Australia are sharing a promise that resonates deeply with our BlueCare community: Balance the Scales.
is a promise that every woman and girl, regardless of background or identity – should be safe, heard, and free to shape their own lives. Yet in 2026, too many across Australia and the world are still denied that fair go. Equality is not about advantage for some; it’s about dignity, safety and fairness for all.
There is still a long way to go before we can truly Balance the Scales, yet we must also take this moment to reflect on how far we have come, and the many inspiring women who walked before us so that we may run.
To the women who use our BlueCare services across Queensland, we are privileged to serve you. Thank you for the lives you have led, the families and communities you have helped shape, and the wisdom you share with us every day. Your resilience, stories and strength continue to inspire the care we provide and the values we uphold.
When women and girls stand equal, families are stronger, workplaces are fairer, communities thrive and society becomes safer for everyone.
This international Women’s Day let’s Balance the Scales together.
To all the women of BlueCare: Thank you!
