International Women's Day - Coralie Soward

Coralie Soward was a trailblazer, becoming the first female Elected Member of the City of Burnside in 1968. Later, from 1979 to 1982, she served as Mayor. In recognition of her dedicated service, she was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in 1999 for her contributions to social welfare and health organisations, as well as local government. In honour of her contributions, the Coralie Soward Hall at Burnside Community Centre was named after her.