Aussie Hatting

We are a world-wide social club for women who get together to have fun – with a focus on living life to the fullest, celebrating getting older and sisterhood!

Ladies over 50 years of age are known as “Red Hatters” and wear the distinctive red hats and purple clothing as the official dresscode. Ladies under 50 are “Pink Hatters”, and wear a pink hat and lavender clothing until they REDuate to their full colours.

The idea of Red Hatting was created in 1998 by The Red Hat Society (RHS), inspired by “The Warning” poem by Jenny Joseph. This Aussie Hatting website is a resource for Australian Red and Pink Hatters, to share information, event notices and network.

Hatters meet up for all manner of different activities and gatherings.  Sometimes in small local groups for regular outings, as well as connecting together for larger interstate and International events and conventions.

With no religious affiliation/observance, no focus on fundraising – Hatting is just about getting together to have fun! Open to any woman who fits the spirit of being a little bit “out there” and with a love of purple and red.

Hatters hold events ranging from picnics and coffee mornings, to elaborate themed dinners and even cruises! Loads of fun to be had by all, and many opportunities to make friends and socialise with other fun-loving women.