2026 date coming soon
In today's ever-changing world, listening to the voices of those speaking from the heart has never been more important.
The Odyssey Women’s Lunch raises vital funds for alcohol and drug treatment programs. By attending the event you will be supporting Odyssey House NSW to help families impacted by substance use to turn their lives around.
You’ll hear from an inspirational line-up of women who have pushed the limits of what’s deemed possible. Be inspired by our diverse panel and hear directly from someone who has overcome the challenges of substance use first-hand.
Join us to ignite hope, build connections, and drive collective action. Together, we can be part of the change we all wish to see.
Opposite: Carmel Tebbutt, Odyssey House NSW CEO and Aggie, Odyssey House Graduate.
Check out Odyssey Women's Lunch 2025
A Million Dollars Raised and Counting
Odyssey House NSW is one of Australia’s largest and most successful alcohol and other drug rehabilitation services.
Now in its 14th year, Odyssey Women’s Lunch is a celebration of accomplished women from diverse backgrounds who come together to share their inspiring stories of leadership, personal growth, and resilience.
The funds raised support Odyssey’s Parent’s & Children’s Program, which offers tailored support for parents with alcohol and drug use issues to overcome their own challenges whilst creating healthy relationships with their children.
Our Impact in 2024
141
Parents helped through our Reconnecting Families Programs.
3500
Safe bed nights provided for Parents and Children at our Family Recovery Centre.
1094
Women and non-binary people supported through our Recovery Programs.
Introducing your Host
Natalie Barr
Natalie Barr is an experienced Australian broadcast journalist and co-host of the breakfast TV show, Sunrise, on the Seven Network.
Natalie worked in Los Angeles for several years at stations KABC, KTLA and KCOP. She won a Golden Mic for Best Newscast Writing in 1994 and a Los Angeles Area Emmy Award nomination for her work on KCOP’s coverage of the OJ Simpson car chase. She has co-hosted Carols in the Domain on many occasions and has reported on countless important cultural and political events.
“I’m excited to be returning to host Odyssey Women’s Lunch for another year. I am proud to have supported the event since 2016 and believe the work Odyssey does for families is life-changing.”
Fantastic panel. Excellent and shareable stories to promote female leadership and connections.
- Previous Odyssey Women’s Lunch Attendee
2026 Speaker Announcements coming soon
past speakers
Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM
Globally recognised physicist and Australia’s former chief scientist
Distinguished Professor Larissa Behrendt AO
Academic and award-winning filmmaker
Bonnie Hancock
Record-breaking ironwoman
Sarah Macdonald
Broadcaster, writer and communicator of much experience and passion
Anna Bligh AC
Former Premier of Queensland
Prof. Hon. Verity Firth AM
Former Minister for Women of New South Wales
Christine Nixon, AO.APM.
Former Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Become an event sponsor or donate a prize to support our fundraising efforts.
Partnering is an amazing opportunity to illustrate your brand’s commitment to social impact and increase your visibility with our captivated audience.
For enquiries please contact:
Odyssey Events Team
Phone: 02 9030 3921
Email: donations@odysseyhouse.com.au
Cant make it to the event?
Make a donation to Odyssey House NSW in lieu of attending.
To make a tax deductable donation please email:
donations@odysseyhouse.com.au
In the spirit of reconciliation Odyssey House NSW acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country where we live, work and heal. We pay our respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
