Women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds often have additional difficulties in accessing health and support services, for a range of reasons. That is why it was so important that Dr Niveditha Manokaran and Dr Linnet Basil were the featured speakers of the International Womens Day celebration hosted by the Sydney Malayalee Association, in Liverpool. These practitioners in women's health and mental health and wellbeing were on hand to share tips on how women can care for themselves and resources available in our community. The Sydney Malayalee Association, or Sydmal, was founded 45 years ago and does fabulous work in promoting the rich culture and heritage of the Malayalee Diaspora in Sydney. There were also displays of group dance, music, games, a photobooth and a food stall. The event proved to great celebration of the women in the association and an enjoyable function for all those families in attendance. I extend my sincere thanks to Lima Vijay, convenor of Sydmal's Women's forum, as well as President Beena Ravikumar and members of the executive committee.