about the sydney event
Join us on Saturday 8th March 2025 (International Women’s Day) in beautiful Bondi Beach to spread awareness of menstrual inequality and raise funds to support The Étoile Foundations’ initiatives across Africa, Japan and Australia!
the itinerary
9:00am
Meet at the Bondi Beach Clubhouse forecourt. Commence a 3km walk from Bondi Beach to Tamarama and back with Étoile Guides.
10:00am
Enter into the venue and commence a bespoke Pilates class led by industry professionals and former ballerinas Olivia Ippoliti and Josie Frick, Founders of Total Tone Pilates, Clovelly. Those not joining the Pilates class will be hosted in our adjoining room for coffee and tea.
10:30am - 12:00pm
Enjoy a wellness morning tea with fresh juices from Sol Cleanse, and pick up your Etoile Wellness Club gift bag. You’ll also be able to get greens or a smoothie from our celebrity-inspired skin smoothie bar, enjoy the vibes from our in-house DJ, join our raffle, buy merchandise, and more (with great photo opportunities!)
ticketing options
[Ticketing not available to individuals based in Western Australia]
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The Wellness Club ticket includes:
3km guided coastal walk (optional);
Entry into the venue;
Morning tea and fresh juices; and
Ability to purchase additional experiences on the day including celebrity-inspired smoothies, coffee and tea, and merchandise.
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The Wellness Club + Pilates ticket includes:
3km guided coastal walk (optional);
Entry into the venue;
A Mat Pilates class hosted by the Founders of Total Tone Pilates (pilates mats provided by FoldUp);
Morning tea and fresh juices; and
Ability to purchase additional experiences on the day including celebrity-inspired smoothies, coffee and tea, and merchandise.
[Note: We only have limited spots available for the Pilates class]
add ons
Secure your add on goodies and pick them up on the day! P.S. stock won’t last.
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Imagine a PR package to reward you for your generosity - This is it! This gift bag has been designed by us, for you. Think self care, wellness, beauty and fitness vibes, and feminine health. The best part… its $400 of value wrapped up into our exclusive Étoile gift bag!
[See what’s included in the products section!]
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We have made a limited number of mini gift bags thanks to our sponsors from our Adelaide event in 2024!
[See what’s included in the products section!]
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Choose your pick of 3 raffle prizes! The winner will be drawn the day after the event, and we will send your goodies straight to you!
P.S. Don’t worry, we will also be selling raffle tickets on the day.
[See what’s included in the products section!]
our event partners
where your money goes
100% of proceeds from the event will go towards our initiatives in our school in Côte d’Ivoire including:
Monthly workshops in rural schools and delivering hygiene kits and menstrual products;
Monthly workshops at our school in Abidjan with at least 30 girls in each workshop;
Free consultations with gynecologists to provide support and care to girls who cannot access female healthcare;
Regular in-house ‘Sew Your Own Reusable Period Pad’ Workshop in our Abidjan school;
Hosting a ‘Menstrual Hygiene Day’ awareness event on 28th May.
FAQs
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You can! The walk is entirely optional - Feel free to meet us at the venue anytime after 10am. Alternatively, you can enter and leave the venue within 10am-12pm as you wish - Our helpful Étoile team will be by the door noting down your attendance.
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Activewear that makes you feel CONFIDENT. Our Étoile colours are pink, black, white and red, but don’t feel the need to dress in those colours. Make sure your outfit is suitable for both the walk and the pilates class. (Grip socks are recommended but not required).
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There certainly will be! We’ve catered for everyone, so don’t worry. Be sure to list any dietary requirements in your form when you add your ticket to cart!
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The walk is 3km from Bondi Beach to Tamarama and back. You will be walking along the coastal track, so it is important to keep watch of cars, bikes and other pedestrians. The walk is medium difficulty due to some steep stairs. There will be approx. 6 Étoile volunteers spread out throughout the walk group to guide and assist.
When the group arrives halfway of the walk at Tamarama, there are bathrooms and free drinking water.
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Unfortunately not! We only have a limited number of tickets released for public sale, and as such, all the tickets will (almost certainly) be sold out before the day of the event.
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No you don’t! After the walk, we will welcome everyone up into Level 2 of the North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club venue via the stairs - There will be our friendly Étoile team at the check-in desk waiting to welcome you. Simply tell them your name and show them your receipt, and they will mark you off.
If you’re arriving to the venue a little later, feel free to make your way up the stairs to Level 2.
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Your phone (for photos!), a credit card, sunscreen for the walk, bottled water to stay hydrated on the walk, grip socks for pilates (if you prefer!).
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No - The event will be cashless in order to accurately comply with our governance and fundraising licence requirements.
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Unfortunately not. Whatever you bring on the walk must come with you during the walk and to the pilates class, so we recommend packing very light. You will be able to keep your items along the side of the room or on you.
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Our event will not be cancelled if the weather turns south! In the unfortunate case that it rains on the day, the WALK will be cancelled, with the pilates class and morning tea will go ahead - We have plenty of inside space at the venue.
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We will have three First Aid certified representatives present during the event for precaution. If at any point you require first aid assistance, please locate an Étoile staff member and we will contact medical services immediately. Safety and health is our highest priority.
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Unfortunately not. Your ticket donation provides essential items for girls during their period, upholding their dignity, and we hope you will understand that offering refunds may limit us from reaching our fundraising goal. If you cannot attend and would like to pass your ticket onto someone else, please email us (theetoilefoundation@gmail.com) and we will update our system!
Any questions for us?
P.S… we are authorised to fundraise
Transparency and strong ethics is what sets us apart as a new Australian charity. We’ve worked hard to create policies and obtain all the relevant licenses we need. To avoid any doubt, please see out registration details below:
THE ETOILE FOUNDATION LIMITED is endorsed as a charity by the ACNC. THE ETOILE FOUNDATION LIMITED is registered with the Australian Taxation Office as an Income Exempt Charity. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.
NSW Charitable Fundraising Authority - THE ETOILE FOUNDATION LIMITED: CFN/27468 (valid until 2028).