Ms Scruby, the first female MP for Pittwater, has honoured the achievements of two outstanding women supporting women who have experienced domestic violence as Pittwater Women of the Year 2025.
Lisbeth Lawsen was honoured on Wednesday morning for her work as a leading force behind the Northern Beaches Women’s Shelter, which has recently opened a new crisis accommodation, safe, secure and supported by professional teams 24/7 for women with their children on the Northern Beaches, amongst other achievements.
Ms Lawsen, a tireless advocate for women’s safety and empowerment, was presented with her Pittwater Woman of the Year Award at the Zonta breakfast at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht club, ahead of International Women’s Day on Saturday March 8. She will visit the NSW Parliament as the guest of Ms Scruby for a formal ceremony...
Ms Scruby also proudly recognised the contribution of Simone Allan, founder of The Women's Resilience Centre in Mona Vale, with her Pittwater Woman of the Year 2025 award at a breakfast event in the city the following day.
Simone founded The Women’s Resilience Centre in Mona Vale in 2020, creating an innovative recovery service for women and families who have experienced or witnessed domestic violence. The centre focuses on mental health support, counselling, and resilience building programs, offering group workshops and positive psychology initiatives.