The Women's Club

About

The Women’s Club was founded on 9 October 1901 by a group of more than 100 women at The Women’s College to provide a meeting place and intellectual community for women. The Club moved through several premises in the early 20th century and has been located at 179 Elizabeth Street (overlooking Hyde Park) since 1992. More details about the Club's history can be found here.

Facilities

The Club offers various facilities including club rooms and lounges with 24/7 member access, a private dining room overlooking Hyde Park, and a member residence known as 'The Residence' with ensuite rooms. Additional amenities include meeting and co-working spaces with high-speed Wi-Fi, complimentary pantry breakfast, tea and coffee, shared laundry and kitchen, swipe-card entry, mini bar in the sitting room/pantry, and on-site parking (where available). For more information, visit the Club's facilities page here.

Dining

The on-site dining room, which overlooks Hyde Park, offers seasonal menus and special monthly events. Dining operations are managed in partnership with Trippas White Group, and the Club is fully licensed with a selection of beverages available. Event snack bars and drink service are provided at many public programs. Details about dining facilities can be found here.

Events

The Club hosts a regular program of member and public events including lectures, Circles of Interest, the Monthly Club Lunch, Salon Series, Women in Music, and Women in Wine programs, as well as the annual Rose Scott Women Writers Festival. Events are published on the Club's events pages and are ticketed where applicable. For the events calendar, please visit this page.

Membership

Membership categories and fees are published on the Club's website. Categories include Junior (one-time entrance $660; annual $750), Member (metro) (one-time entrance $2,000; annual $1,600), and Member (country) (one-time entrance $2,000; annual $1,315). The applicant membership period requires three sponsors for election, and applicant benefits are described on the membership pages, which can be accessed here.

Networking Opportunities

The Club provides formal and informal networking through member lectures, Circles of Interest, cultural programs, and recurring member events. Access to an affiliate club network (domestic and international) offers additional reciprocal connections. More information can be found here.

Business Services

Club rooms may be used for business meetings, private events, and co-working. Facilities include high-speed Wi-Fi and meeting/dining spaces suitable for business lunches and presentations. Members can book Club rooms for meetings and events, with more details available here.

Accommodation

The Residence offers member accommodation with king and twin ensembles featuring ensuite marble bathrooms, air conditioning, TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, pantry breakfast, tea/coffee, mini bar access, and swipe-card entry. Check-in is at 2:00 pm and check-out is at 10:00 am. Accommodation is available for members, members' guests, and members of affiliated clubs. Indicative member/guest rates are published on the site, with examples ranging from $170 to $230 per night. More information can be found here.

Dress Code

The Club does not have a single fixed dress code; instead, event pages specify dress expectations for each event. Examples include 'Smart casual' for Women in Music events and 'Race day attire' for Melbourne Cup lunches. For more details, visit this page.

Affiliations

The Women’s Club maintains an affiliate network of women’s and private clubs in Australia and overseas. Examples include The Cosmopolitan Club (New York), The Metropolitan Club (San Francisco), The College Club of Boston, Queen Adelaide Club, Lyceum Club branches, and other state and international affiliated clubs. More information can be found here.