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SUMMARY:WA International Women's Day 2027  - Leaders Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n					\n						\n				Speakers			\n		\n				\n						\n				Event Description			\n		\n				\n						\n				Past Speakers			\n		\n				\n						\n				Sponsorship Opportunities			\n		\n				\n						\n				Location			\n		\n				\n						\n				2026 Videos			\n		\n					\n			\n				\n		\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Jane Hedger								\n				\n									CEO\, Volunteering Queensland; Chair\, Challenge DV 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Read More\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n			\n				\n					\n				\n									Jane Hedger  Jane has a strong background in change management\, leadership and transformation. Her extensive experience spans across both government and the not-for-profit sector. Jane has held senior executive positions in corporate services\, media & communications\, customer experience\, information technology and organisational change across a number of Queensland Government departments. In addition\, she co-owns and directs StormBirds\, a crisis and communications strategy consultancy across Australia and New Zealand. An experienced board director and current Board Chair of Challenge DV\, Jane has a long history of community service and is committed to growing board diversity and effectiveness. Jane has undertaken studies in law\, leadership and futurism\, and has a strong interest in digital disruption\, workforce agility and organisational future-proofing. She believes that volunteering is about giving back to our community in a meaningful and useful manner that is respectful and empowering of individuals and organisations. 								\n				\n						\n			\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Libby Cook-Black								\n				\n									Founder – The Female Co (Charity) 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Read More\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n			\n				\n					\n				\n									Libby Cook-Black Libby Cook-Black is a proud Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait Islander) woman\, former elite athlete\, and the visionary behind The Female Co. With a career spanning professional rugby league\, government leadership\, and community development\, Libby founded The Female Co to break down the barriers she once faced—ensuring young women in regional and remote communities have access to sport\, education\, and leadership opportunities. Her lived experience\, cultural strength\, and unwavering belief in the power of women and girls drive everything we do. She has a wonderful team of trainers\, coaches\, fitness experts and industry mentors who ensure our level of support and training is of the highest level whilst delivering our programs 								\n				\n						\n			\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Antonia Mercorella								\n				\n									CEO at The REIQ 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Read More\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n			\n				\n					\n				\n									Antonia Mercorella Antonia Mercorella is the Chief Executive Officer of The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ)\, where she has served as the organization’s first female CEO. A lawyer by profession\, she joined the REIQ as General Counsel in 2010 before ascending to the top leadership role in 2014. Under her guidance\, the REIQ has solidified its position as a leading authority on Queensland’s property market\, advocating for legislative reform and professional standards across the industry. Known for her strategic influence and media presence\, Mercorella is a prominent voice on housing policy\, tenancy laws\, and economic issues affecting the real estate sector. She has been instrumental in modernizing the institute’s digital capabilities and training programs\, ensuring that real estate professionals remain adaptable in a changing regulatory landscape. Her leadership is frequently characterized by a commitment to data-driven advocacy and the promotion of ethical practices within the Queensland property community. 								\n				\n						\n			\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Dr Nicola Murdock								\n				\n									Executive Director Medical Services\, West Moreton Hospital and Health Service 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Read More\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n			\n				\n					\n				\n									Dr Nicola Murdock Dr Nicola Murdock is an experienced healthcare practitioner and leader. She has held chief medical officer roles in the United Kingdom and Australia\, in Cairns\, Gladstone and Brisbane. Nicola is trained in general practice and paediatrics and moved into medical administration in 2010. She is a past president of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians\, Paediatrics and Child Health Division\, and former Chair of the Queensland Child Death Review Board. In 2017\, she won the Telstra Queensland Business Women’s Award in the category of public sector and academia. 								\n				\n						\n			\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Angela Champion								\n				\n									Founder & Co-Founder| Experienced Executive (CEO) | Senior Cyber Security Advisor | ISO27001 Auditor | Board & Specialist Committees | AWSN & AISA Mentor | AISA QLD Branch Chair | MAICD 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Read More\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n			\n				\n					\n				\n									Angela Champion Angela Champion is an accomplished executive and senior cybersecurity advisor recognized for her strategic leadership and deep governance expertise across the tech and security sectors. As a Founder\, Co-Founder\, and former CEO\, she combines strong business acumen with specialized technical oversight\, serving as an ISO27001 Auditor and a trusted voice on Boards and Specialist Committees. A dedicated advocate for industry growth and diversity\, Angela champions the next generation of security professionals through her work as an AWSN (Australian Women in Security Network) and AISA (Australian Information Security Association) mentor. Her leadership extends to key regional governance as the AISA Queensland Branch Chair\, and she holds the prestigious MAICD designation as a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors\, underscoring her commitment to robust corporate governance and risk management. 								\n				\n						\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n										\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n								\n				\n									QLD International Women’s Day 2027: Leaders’ Breakfast#LeadTheChange About the event:Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking morning at Brisbane City Hall\, as we celebrate International Women’s Day 2027 with a special Leaders’ Breakfast honouring the extraordinary women shaping Queensland—and Australia. Guided by this year’s theme\, Lead the Change\, this event recognises that leadership is not defined by a single path\, title\, or sector. It lives in boardrooms and laboratories\, in public service and industry\, and equally in homes\, communities\, and the quiet\, often unrecognised work of caregiving and connection. Too often\, conversations about leadership remain siloed. This gathering brings together influential voices from across sectors—government\, defence\, business\, STEM\, law\, health\, and community—to share insights\, challenge perspectives\, and demonstrate how leadership transcends boundaries. By learning from one another\, we unlock new ways to lead with purpose\, empathy\, and impact. Set within one of Queensland’s most iconic civic landmarks\, this event celebrates not only the trailblazers who have shaped our past\, but also the leaders redefining our future. From pioneering changemakers to emerging voices\, we shine a light on the diverse journeys that drive progress and inspire possibility. Together\, we will reflect on the legacy of women who have led with courage and conviction—and look ahead with intention. This is a call to action: to lead boldly\, to lead inclusively\, and to lead the change toward a more connected\, equitable\, and resilient future for all. 								\n				\n		\n					\n				\n										\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n								\n		\n		\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM								\n				\n									Governor of Queensland 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									\nProfessor Lyn Beazley AO\n								\n				\n									 Neuroscientist; 2015 West Australian of the Year; WA’s Chief Scientist(2006 – 2013) 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Sallyanne Atkinson AO								\n				\n									First female Lord Mayor of Brisbane; Former Senior Trade Commissioner to Paris; Former Special Representative for Queensland in South East Asia 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Dr Hilda Turnbull								\n				\n									Former Member for Collie(1989 -2001); First woman elected to the WA Legislative Assembly representing the National Party 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Jean McRuvie								\n				\n									Chair\, Council on the Ageing Queensland 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Professor Samar Aoun AM 								\n				\n									Researcher and advocate for end-of-life care\, bereavement and grief support; 2023 WA AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR; Head of Palliative Care Research\, Perron Institute 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Emily Edgar 								\n				\n									Lawyer\, Person with Lived experience\, Disability Advocate 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Dr Emilia Dauway MD								\n				\n									FACS\, FRACS\, Director of Surgery and Critical Care Services at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital Health Service. 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Andrea Musulin 								\n				\n									Founder\, WA Child Protection Society and The Child Focused Safety Service WA ; Director Safeguarding Program\, Catholic Archdiocese of Perth and Safeguarding Lead Police and Community Youth Centres. 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Jasmin Diab CSC GAICD								\n				\n									President\, Women in Nuclear Australia; Veteran 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Miquela Riley 								\n				\n									Vice President & Deputy Chair\, RSL WA; Veteran and Veteran’s advocate 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Ashley McCarthy-Griffiths								\n				\n									Engineer; Winner Exceptional Young Woman in Queensland Resources 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Mary Nenke 								\n				\n									Director\, Cambinata Yabbies; Mary’s Farm Cottages; 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Jacinta Vu								\n				\n									2025 Local Hero for Western AustraliaNominee for Australia of the Year 2025 WA Oral Medicine Specialist 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Linda Ginger								\n				\n									Market Strategist 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Asha Bhat OAM								\n				\n									CEO\, Southern Aboriginal Corporation 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Lisa Ward								\n				\n									Chief Executive Officer\, Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Yasmin Khan								\n				\n									2017 QLD Local Hero; Churchill Fellow; State Multicultural Champion 2015 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Chithrani Palipana								\n				\n									Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor\, a Plan Manager (NDIS) and a pro-bono Disability Advocate 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Tanya Brown GAICD 								\n				\n									National Director – Special Olympics AustraliaDirector – Hardie Finance Corp 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Hon Maryka Groenewald MLC								\n				\n									Member of Legislative Council\, Western Australia 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Prasitha Chavittupara								\n				\n									Advocate for Healthcare Reform Founder of Aishwarya’s Foundation 								\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					\n\n\n\nContact Us\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Event Name\n		*\n	\n			\n		Select EventNational AI & Cybersecurity Leadership SummitNational Care Sectors Conference: NDIS\, Aged Care & ChildcareWA International Men’s Day 2026 – Leaders’ BreakfastWA International Women’s Day 2027 – Leaders BreakfastQLD International Women’s Day 2027 – Leaders’ BreakfastACT International Women’s Day 2027 – Leaders’ BreakfastVIC International Women’s Day 2027 – Leaders’ BreakfastNational Housing SummitNational Child and Family Safety Leadership Summit 2027	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	First name\n		*\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Last name\n		*\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Email\n		*\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Phone\n		\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Message\n		*\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	\nSubmit\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n			\n			\n				If you are human\, leave this field blank.			\n			\n		\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n					\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						2026 QLD International Women's Day Panel Interviews\n						\n															2 Videos\n																				\n					\n					\n						\n																								\n																					\n																									\n																								\n												\n											\n																				\n											#125 Panel1 1: Women in Leadership Panel 2026\n										\n																					51:26\n																			\n																																\n																					\n																									\n																								\n												\n											\n																				\n											#130 Panel 2: Women in Leadership Panel 2026\n										\n																					42:59\n																			\n																					\n						\n						\n					\n				\n\n				\n											\n							\n													\n											\n							\n													\n									\n			\n\n			\n																									\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n					\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n								\n				\n					\nQueensland Governor's International Women's Day Address
URL:https://forpurposeleaders.com.au/event/wa-international-womens-day-2027-leaders-breakfast/
LOCATION:State Reception Centre\, 60 Fraser Ave\, Kings Park WA 6005\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6005\, Australia
CATEGORIES:International Women's Day,Leadership
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SUMMARY:QLD International Women's Day 2027 - Leaders' Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n					\n						\n				Speakers			\n		\n				\n						\n				Event Description			\n		\n				\n						\n				Past Speakers			\n		\n				\n						\n				Sponsorship Opportunities			\n		\n				\n						\n				Location			\n		\n				\n						\n				2026 Videos			\n		\n					\n			\n				\n		\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Jane Hedger								\n				\n									CEO\, Volunteering Queensland; Chair\, Challenge DV 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Read More\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n			\n				\n					\n				\n									Jane Hedger  Jane has a strong background in change management\, leadership and transformation. Her extensive experience spans across both government and the not-for-profit sector. Jane has held senior executive positions in corporate services\, media & communications\, customer experience\, information technology and organisational change across a number of Queensland Government departments. In addition\, she co-owns and directs StormBirds\, a crisis and communications strategy consultancy across Australia and New Zealand. An experienced board director and current Board Chair of Challenge DV\, Jane has a long history of community service and is committed to growing board diversity and effectiveness. Jane has undertaken studies in law\, leadership and futurism\, and has a strong interest in digital disruption\, workforce agility and organisational future-proofing. She believes that volunteering is about giving back to our community in a meaningful and useful manner that is respectful and empowering of individuals and organisations. 								\n				\n						\n			\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Libby Cook-Black								\n				\n									Founder – The Female Co (Charity) 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Read More\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n			\n				\n					\n				\n									Libby Cook-Black Libby Cook-Black is a proud Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait Islander) woman\, former elite athlete\, and the visionary behind The Female Co. With a career spanning professional rugby league\, government leadership\, and community development\, Libby founded The Female Co to break down the barriers she once faced—ensuring young women in regional and remote communities have access to sport\, education\, and leadership opportunities. Her lived experience\, cultural strength\, and unwavering belief in the power of women and girls drive everything we do. She has a wonderful team of trainers\, coaches\, fitness experts and industry mentors who ensure our level of support and training is of the highest level whilst delivering our programs 								\n				\n						\n			\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Antonia Mercorella								\n				\n									CEO at The REIQ 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Read More\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n			\n				\n					\n				\n									Antonia Mercorella Antonia Mercorella is the Chief Executive Officer of The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ)\, where she has served as the organization’s first female CEO. A lawyer by profession\, she joined the REIQ as General Counsel in 2010 before ascending to the top leadership role in 2014. Under her guidance\, the REIQ has solidified its position as a leading authority on Queensland’s property market\, advocating for legislative reform and professional standards across the industry. Known for her strategic influence and media presence\, Mercorella is a prominent voice on housing policy\, tenancy laws\, and economic issues affecting the real estate sector. She has been instrumental in modernizing the institute’s digital capabilities and training programs\, ensuring that real estate professionals remain adaptable in a changing regulatory landscape. Her leadership is frequently characterized by a commitment to data-driven advocacy and the promotion of ethical practices within the Queensland property community. 								\n				\n						\n			\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Dr Nicola Murdock								\n				\n									Executive Director Medical Services\, West Moreton Hospital and Health Service 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Read More\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n			\n				\n					\n				\n									Dr Nicola Murdock Dr Nicola Murdock is an experienced healthcare practitioner and leader. She has held chief medical officer roles in the United Kingdom and Australia\, in Cairns\, Gladstone and Brisbane. Nicola is trained in general practice and paediatrics and moved into medical administration in 2010. She is a past president of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians\, Paediatrics and Child Health Division\, and former Chair of the Queensland Child Death Review Board. In 2017\, she won the Telstra Queensland Business Women’s Award in the category of public sector and academia. 								\n				\n						\n			\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Angela Champion								\n				\n									Founder & Co-Founder| Experienced Executive (CEO) | Senior Cyber Security Advisor | ISO27001 Auditor | Board & Specialist Committees | AWSN & AISA Mentor | AISA QLD Branch Chair | MAICD 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Read More\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n			\n				\n					\n				\n									Angela Champion Angela Champion is an accomplished executive and senior cybersecurity advisor recognized for her strategic leadership and deep governance expertise across the tech and security sectors. As a Founder\, Co-Founder\, and former CEO\, she combines strong business acumen with specialized technical oversight\, serving as an ISO27001 Auditor and a trusted voice on Boards and Specialist Committees. A dedicated advocate for industry growth and diversity\, Angela champions the next generation of security professionals through her work as an AWSN (Australian Women in Security Network) and AISA (Australian Information Security Association) mentor. Her leadership extends to key regional governance as the AISA Queensland Branch Chair\, and she holds the prestigious MAICD designation as a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors\, underscoring her commitment to robust corporate governance and risk management. 								\n				\n						\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n										\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n								\n				\n									QLD International Women’s Day 2027: Leaders’ Breakfast#LeadTheChange About the event:Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking morning at Brisbane City Hall\, as we celebrate International Women’s Day 2027 with a special Leaders’ Breakfast honouring the extraordinary women shaping Queensland—and Australia. Guided by this year’s theme\, Lead the Change\, this event recognises that leadership is not defined by a single path\, title\, or sector. It lives in boardrooms and laboratories\, in public service and industry\, and equally in homes\, communities\, and the quiet\, often unrecognised work of caregiving and connection. Too often\, conversations about leadership remain siloed. This gathering brings together influential voices from across sectors—government\, defence\, business\, STEM\, law\, health\, and community—to share insights\, challenge perspectives\, and demonstrate how leadership transcends boundaries. By learning from one another\, we unlock new ways to lead with purpose\, empathy\, and impact. Set within one of Queensland’s most iconic civic landmarks\, this event celebrates not only the trailblazers who have shaped our past\, but also the leaders redefining our future. From pioneering changemakers to emerging voices\, we shine a light on the diverse journeys that drive progress and inspire possibility. Together\, we will reflect on the legacy of women who have led with courage and conviction—and look ahead with intention. This is a call to action: to lead boldly\, to lead inclusively\, and to lead the change toward a more connected\, equitable\, and resilient future for all. 								\n				\n		\n					\n				\n										\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n								\n		\n		\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM								\n				\n									Governor of Queensland 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									\nProfessor Lyn Beazley AO\n								\n				\n									 Neuroscientist; 2015 West Australian of the Year; WA’s Chief Scientist(2006 – 2013) 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Sallyanne Atkinson AO								\n				\n									First female Lord Mayor of Brisbane; Former Senior Trade Commissioner to Paris; Former Special Representative for Queensland in South East Asia 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Dr Hilda Turnbull								\n				\n									Former Member for Collie(1989 -2001); First woman elected to the WA Legislative Assembly representing the National Party 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Jean McRuvie								\n				\n									Chair\, Council on the Ageing Queensland 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Professor Samar Aoun AM 								\n				\n									Researcher and advocate for end-of-life care\, bereavement and grief support; 2023 WA AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR; Head of Palliative Care Research\, Perron Institute 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Emily Edgar 								\n				\n									Lawyer\, Person with Lived experience\, Disability Advocate 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Dr Emilia Dauway MD								\n				\n									FACS\, FRACS\, Director of Surgery and Critical Care Services at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital Health Service. 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Andrea Musulin 								\n				\n									Founder\, WA Child Protection Society and The Child Focused Safety Service WA ; Director Safeguarding Program\, Catholic Archdiocese of Perth and Safeguarding Lead Police and Community Youth Centres. 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Jasmin Diab CSC GAICD								\n				\n									President\, Women in Nuclear Australia; Veteran 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Miquela Riley 								\n				\n									Vice President & Deputy Chair\, RSL WA; Veteran and Veteran’s advocate 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Ashley McCarthy-Griffiths								\n				\n									Engineer; Winner Exceptional Young Woman in Queensland Resources 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Mary Nenke 								\n				\n									Director\, Cambinata Yabbies; Mary’s Farm Cottages; 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Jacinta Vu								\n				\n									2025 Local Hero for Western AustraliaNominee for Australia of the Year 2025 WA Oral Medicine Specialist 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Linda Ginger								\n				\n									Market Strategist 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Asha Bhat OAM								\n				\n									CEO\, Southern Aboriginal Corporation 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Lisa Ward								\n				\n									Chief Executive Officer\, Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Yasmin Khan								\n				\n									2017 QLD Local Hero; Churchill Fellow; State Multicultural Champion 2015 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Chithrani Palipana								\n				\n									Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor\, a Plan Manager (NDIS) and a pro-bono Disability Advocate 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Tanya Brown GAICD 								\n				\n									National Director – Special Olympics AustraliaDirector – Hardie Finance Corp 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Hon Maryka Groenewald MLC								\n				\n									Member of Legislative Council\, Western Australia 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Prasitha Chavittupara								\n				\n									Advocate for Healthcare Reform Founder of Aishwarya’s Foundation 								\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					\n\n\n\nContact Us\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Event Name\n		*\n	\n			\n		Select EventNational AI & Cybersecurity Leadership SummitNational Care Sectors Conference: NDIS\, Aged Care & ChildcareWA International Men’s Day 2026 – Leaders’ BreakfastWA International Women’s Day 2027 – Leaders BreakfastQLD International Women’s Day 2027 – Leaders’ BreakfastACT International Women’s Day 2027 – Leaders’ BreakfastVIC International Women’s Day 2027 – Leaders’ BreakfastNational Housing SummitNational Child and Family Safety Leadership Summit 2027	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	First name\n		*\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Last name\n		*\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Email\n		*\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Phone\n		\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Message\n		*\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	\nSubmit\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n			\n			\n				If you are human\, leave this field blank.			\n			\n		\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n					\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						2026 QLD International Women's Day Panel Interviews\n						\n															2 Videos\n																				\n					\n					\n						\n																								\n																					\n																									\n																								\n												\n											\n																				\n											#125 Panel1 1: Women in Leadership Panel 2026\n										\n																					51:26\n																			\n																																\n																					\n																									\n																								\n												\n											\n																				\n											#130 Panel 2: Women in Leadership Panel 2026\n										\n																					42:59\n																			\n																					\n						\n						\n					\n				\n\n				\n											\n							\n													\n											\n							\n													\n									\n			\n\n			\n																									\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n					\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n								\n				\n					\nQueensland Governor's International Women's Day Address
URL:https://forpurposeleaders.com.au/event/qld-international-womens-day-2027-leaders-breakfast/
LOCATION:Brisbane City Hall\, 64 Adelaide street\, Brisbane City\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:International Women's Day,Leadership
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ORGANIZER;CN="For Purpose Leaders":MAILTO:dev@for-purpose.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270310T063000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270310T100000
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SUMMARY:ACT International Women's Day 2027  - Leaders' Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n					\n						\n				Speakers			\n		\n				\n						\n				Event Description			\n		\n				\n						\n				Past Speakers			\n		\n				\n						\n				Sponsorship Opportunities			\n		\n				\n						\n				Location			\n		\n				\n						\n				2026 Videos			\n		\n					\n			\n				\n		\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Jane Hedger								\n				\n									CEO\, Volunteering Queensland; Chair\, Challenge DV 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Read More\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n			\n				\n					\n				\n									Jane Hedger  Jane has a strong background in change management\, leadership and transformation. Her extensive experience spans across both government and the not-for-profit sector. Jane has held senior executive positions in corporate services\, media & communications\, customer experience\, information technology and organisational change across a number of Queensland Government departments. In addition\, she co-owns and directs StormBirds\, a crisis and communications strategy consultancy across Australia and New Zealand. An experienced board director and current Board Chair of Challenge DV\, Jane has a long history of community service and is committed to growing board diversity and effectiveness. Jane has undertaken studies in law\, leadership and futurism\, and has a strong interest in digital disruption\, workforce agility and organisational future-proofing. She believes that volunteering is about giving back to our community in a meaningful and useful manner that is respectful and empowering of individuals and organisations. 								\n				\n						\n			\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Libby Cook-Black								\n				\n									Founder – The Female Co (Charity) 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Read More\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n			\n				\n					\n				\n									Libby Cook-Black Libby Cook-Black is a proud Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait Islander) woman\, former elite athlete\, and the visionary behind The Female Co. With a career spanning professional rugby league\, government leadership\, and community development\, Libby founded The Female Co to break down the barriers she once faced—ensuring young women in regional and remote communities have access to sport\, education\, and leadership opportunities. Her lived experience\, cultural strength\, and unwavering belief in the power of women and girls drive everything we do. She has a wonderful team of trainers\, coaches\, fitness experts and industry mentors who ensure our level of support and training is of the highest level whilst delivering our programs 								\n				\n						\n			\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Antonia Mercorella								\n				\n									CEO at The REIQ 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Read More\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n			\n				\n					\n				\n									Antonia Mercorella Antonia Mercorella is the Chief Executive Officer of The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ)\, where she has served as the organization’s first female CEO. A lawyer by profession\, she joined the REIQ as General Counsel in 2010 before ascending to the top leadership role in 2014. Under her guidance\, the REIQ has solidified its position as a leading authority on Queensland’s property market\, advocating for legislative reform and professional standards across the industry. Known for her strategic influence and media presence\, Mercorella is a prominent voice on housing policy\, tenancy laws\, and economic issues affecting the real estate sector. She has been instrumental in modernizing the institute’s digital capabilities and training programs\, ensuring that real estate professionals remain adaptable in a changing regulatory landscape. Her leadership is frequently characterized by a commitment to data-driven advocacy and the promotion of ethical practices within the Queensland property community. 								\n				\n						\n			\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Dr Nicola Murdock								\n				\n									Executive Director Medical Services\, West Moreton Hospital and Health Service 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Read More\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n			\n				\n					\n				\n									Dr Nicola Murdock Dr Nicola Murdock is an experienced healthcare practitioner and leader. She has held chief medical officer roles in the United Kingdom and Australia\, in Cairns\, Gladstone and Brisbane. Nicola is trained in general practice and paediatrics and moved into medical administration in 2010. She is a past president of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians\, Paediatrics and Child Health Division\, and former Chair of the Queensland Child Death Review Board. In 2017\, she won the Telstra Queensland Business Women’s Award in the category of public sector and academia. 								\n				\n						\n			\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Angela Champion								\n				\n									Founder & Co-Founder| Experienced Executive (CEO) | Senior Cyber Security Advisor | ISO27001 Auditor | Board & Specialist Committees | AWSN & AISA Mentor | AISA QLD Branch Chair | MAICD 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Read More\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n			\n				\n					\n				\n									Angela Champion Angela Champion is an accomplished executive and senior cybersecurity advisor recognized for her strategic leadership and deep governance expertise across the tech and security sectors. As a Founder\, Co-Founder\, and former CEO\, she combines strong business acumen with specialized technical oversight\, serving as an ISO27001 Auditor and a trusted voice on Boards and Specialist Committees. A dedicated advocate for industry growth and diversity\, Angela champions the next generation of security professionals through her work as an AWSN (Australian Women in Security Network) and AISA (Australian Information Security Association) mentor. Her leadership extends to key regional governance as the AISA Queensland Branch Chair\, and she holds the prestigious MAICD designation as a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors\, underscoring her commitment to robust corporate governance and risk management. 								\n				\n						\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n										\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n								\n				\n									QLD International Women’s Day 2027: Leaders’ Breakfast#LeadTheChange About the event:Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking morning at Brisbane City Hall\, as we celebrate International Women’s Day 2027 with a special Leaders’ Breakfast honouring the extraordinary women shaping Queensland—and Australia. Guided by this year’s theme\, Lead the Change\, this event recognises that leadership is not defined by a single path\, title\, or sector. It lives in boardrooms and laboratories\, in public service and industry\, and equally in homes\, communities\, and the quiet\, often unrecognised work of caregiving and connection. Too often\, conversations about leadership remain siloed. This gathering brings together influential voices from across sectors—government\, defence\, business\, STEM\, law\, health\, and community—to share insights\, challenge perspectives\, and demonstrate how leadership transcends boundaries. By learning from one another\, we unlock new ways to lead with purpose\, empathy\, and impact. Set within one of Queensland’s most iconic civic landmarks\, this event celebrates not only the trailblazers who have shaped our past\, but also the leaders redefining our future. From pioneering changemakers to emerging voices\, we shine a light on the diverse journeys that drive progress and inspire possibility. Together\, we will reflect on the legacy of women who have led with courage and conviction—and look ahead with intention. This is a call to action: to lead boldly\, to lead inclusively\, and to lead the change toward a more connected\, equitable\, and resilient future for all. 								\n				\n		\n					\n				\n										\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n								\n		\n		\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM								\n				\n									Governor of Queensland 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									\nProfessor Lyn Beazley AO\n								\n				\n									 Neuroscientist; 2015 West Australian of the Year; WA’s Chief Scientist(2006 – 2013) 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Sallyanne Atkinson AO								\n				\n									First female Lord Mayor of Brisbane; Former Senior Trade Commissioner to Paris; Former Special Representative for Queensland in South East Asia 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Dr Hilda Turnbull								\n				\n									Former Member for Collie(1989 -2001); First woman elected to the WA Legislative Assembly representing the National Party 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Jean McRuvie								\n				\n									Chair\, Council on the Ageing Queensland 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Professor Samar Aoun AM 								\n				\n									Researcher and advocate for end-of-life care\, bereavement and grief support; 2023 WA AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR; Head of Palliative Care Research\, Perron Institute 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Emily Edgar 								\n				\n									Lawyer\, Person with Lived experience\, Disability Advocate 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Dr Emilia Dauway MD								\n				\n									FACS\, FRACS\, Director of Surgery and Critical Care Services at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital Health Service. 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Andrea Musulin 								\n				\n									Founder\, WA Child Protection Society and The Child Focused Safety Service WA ; Director Safeguarding Program\, Catholic Archdiocese of Perth and Safeguarding Lead Police and Community Youth Centres. 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Jasmin Diab CSC GAICD								\n				\n									President\, Women in Nuclear Australia; Veteran 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Miquela Riley 								\n				\n									Vice President & Deputy Chair\, RSL WA; Veteran and Veteran’s advocate 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Ashley McCarthy-Griffiths								\n				\n									Engineer; Winner Exceptional Young Woman in Queensland Resources 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Mary Nenke 								\n				\n									Director\, Cambinata Yabbies; Mary’s Farm Cottages; 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Jacinta Vu								\n				\n									2025 Local Hero for Western AustraliaNominee for Australia of the Year 2025 WA Oral Medicine Specialist 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Linda Ginger								\n				\n									Market Strategist 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Asha Bhat OAM								\n				\n									CEO\, Southern Aboriginal Corporation 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Lisa Ward								\n				\n									Chief Executive Officer\, Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Yasmin Khan								\n				\n									2017 QLD Local Hero; Churchill Fellow; State Multicultural Champion 2015 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Chithrani Palipana								\n				\n									Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor\, a Plan Manager (NDIS) and a pro-bono Disability Advocate 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Tanya Brown GAICD 								\n				\n									National Director – Special Olympics AustraliaDirector – Hardie Finance Corp 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Hon Maryka Groenewald MLC								\n				\n									Member of Legislative Council\, Western Australia 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Prasitha Chavittupara								\n				\n									Advocate for Healthcare Reform Founder of Aishwarya’s Foundation 								\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					\n\n\n\nContact Us\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Event Name\n		*\n	\n			\n		Select EventNational AI & Cybersecurity Leadership SummitNational Care Sectors Conference: NDIS\, Aged Care & ChildcareWA International Men’s Day 2026 – Leaders’ BreakfastWA International Women’s Day 2027 – Leaders BreakfastQLD International Women’s Day 2027 – Leaders’ BreakfastACT International Women’s Day 2027 – Leaders’ BreakfastVIC International Women’s Day 2027 – Leaders’ BreakfastNational Housing SummitNational Child and Family Safety Leadership Summit 2027	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	First name\n		*\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Last name\n		*\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Email\n		*\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Phone\n		\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Message\n		*\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	\nSubmit\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n			\n			\n				If you are human\, leave this field blank.			\n			\n		\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n					\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						2026 QLD International Women's Day Panel Interviews\n						\n															2 Videos\n																				\n					\n					\n						\n																								\n																					\n																									\n																								\n												\n											\n																				\n											#125 Panel1 1: Women in Leadership Panel 2026\n										\n																					51:26\n																			\n																																\n																					\n																									\n																								\n												\n											\n																				\n											#130 Panel 2: Women in Leadership Panel 2026\n										\n																					42:59\n																			\n																					\n						\n						\n					\n				\n\n				\n											\n							\n													\n											\n							\n													\n									\n			\n\n			\n																									\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n					\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n								\n				\n					\nQueensland Governor's International Women's Day Address
URL:https://forpurposeleaders.com.au/event/act-international-womens-day-2027-leaders-breakfast-copy/
LOCATION:Federation Ballroom\, Hyatt Hotel Canberra – A Park Hyatt Hotel\, 120 Commonwealth Avenue\, Yarralumla\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:International Women's Day,Leadership
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ORGANIZER;CN="For Purpose Leaders":MAILTO:dev@for-purpose.com.au
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SUMMARY:VIC International Women's Day 2027 - Leaders' Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Register\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n					\n						\n				Speakers			\n		\n				\n						\n				Event Description			\n		\n				\n						\n				Past Speakers			\n		\n				\n						\n				Sponsorship Opportunities			\n		\n				\n						\n				Location			\n		\n				\n						\n				2026 Videos			\n		\n					\n			\n				\n		\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Jane Hedger								\n				\n									CEO\, Volunteering Queensland; Chair\, Challenge DV 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Read More\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n			\n				\n					\n				\n									Jane Hedger  Jane has a strong background in change management\, leadership and transformation. Her extensive experience spans across both government and the not-for-profit sector. Jane has held senior executive positions in corporate services\, media & communications\, customer experience\, information technology and organisational change across a number of Queensland Government departments. In addition\, she co-owns and directs StormBirds\, a crisis and communications strategy consultancy across Australia and New Zealand. An experienced board director and current Board Chair of Challenge DV\, Jane has a long history of community service and is committed to growing board diversity and effectiveness. Jane has undertaken studies in law\, leadership and futurism\, and has a strong interest in digital disruption\, workforce agility and organisational future-proofing. She believes that volunteering is about giving back to our community in a meaningful and useful manner that is respectful and empowering of individuals and organisations. 								\n				\n						\n			\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Libby Cook-Black								\n				\n									Founder – The Female Co (Charity) 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Read More\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n			\n				\n					\n				\n									Libby Cook-Black Libby Cook-Black is a proud Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait Islander) woman\, former elite athlete\, and the visionary behind The Female Co. With a career spanning professional rugby league\, government leadership\, and community development\, Libby founded The Female Co to break down the barriers she once faced—ensuring young women in regional and remote communities have access to sport\, education\, and leadership opportunities. Her lived experience\, cultural strength\, and unwavering belief in the power of women and girls drive everything we do. She has a wonderful team of trainers\, coaches\, fitness experts and industry mentors who ensure our level of support and training is of the highest level whilst delivering our programs 								\n				\n						\n			\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Antonia Mercorella								\n				\n									CEO at The REIQ 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Read More\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n			\n				\n					\n				\n									Antonia Mercorella Antonia Mercorella is the Chief Executive Officer of The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ)\, where she has served as the organization’s first female CEO. A lawyer by profession\, she joined the REIQ as General Counsel in 2010 before ascending to the top leadership role in 2014. Under her guidance\, the REIQ has solidified its position as a leading authority on Queensland’s property market\, advocating for legislative reform and professional standards across the industry. Known for her strategic influence and media presence\, Mercorella is a prominent voice on housing policy\, tenancy laws\, and economic issues affecting the real estate sector. She has been instrumental in modernizing the institute’s digital capabilities and training programs\, ensuring that real estate professionals remain adaptable in a changing regulatory landscape. Her leadership is frequently characterized by a commitment to data-driven advocacy and the promotion of ethical practices within the Queensland property community. 								\n				\n						\n			\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Dr Nicola Murdock								\n				\n									Executive Director Medical Services\, West Moreton Hospital and Health Service 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Read More\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n			\n				\n					\n				\n									Dr Nicola Murdock Dr Nicola Murdock is an experienced healthcare practitioner and leader. She has held chief medical officer roles in the United Kingdom and Australia\, in Cairns\, Gladstone and Brisbane. Nicola is trained in general practice and paediatrics and moved into medical administration in 2010. She is a past president of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians\, Paediatrics and Child Health Division\, and former Chair of the Queensland Child Death Review Board. In 2017\, she won the Telstra Queensland Business Women’s Award in the category of public sector and academia. 								\n				\n						\n			\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Angela Champion								\n				\n									Founder & Co-Founder| Experienced Executive (CEO) | Senior Cyber Security Advisor | ISO27001 Auditor | Board & Specialist Committees | AWSN & AISA Mentor | AISA QLD Branch Chair | MAICD 								\n				\n										\n						\n									Read More\n					\n					\n								\n				\n							\n			\n			\n				\n					\n				\n									Angela Champion Angela Champion is an accomplished executive and senior cybersecurity advisor recognized for her strategic leadership and deep governance expertise across the tech and security sectors. As a Founder\, Co-Founder\, and former CEO\, she combines strong business acumen with specialized technical oversight\, serving as an ISO27001 Auditor and a trusted voice on Boards and Specialist Committees. A dedicated advocate for industry growth and diversity\, Angela champions the next generation of security professionals through her work as an AWSN (Australian Women in Security Network) and AISA (Australian Information Security Association) mentor. Her leadership extends to key regional governance as the AISA Queensland Branch Chair\, and she holds the prestigious MAICD designation as a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors\, underscoring her commitment to robust corporate governance and risk management. 								\n				\n						\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n										\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n								\n				\n									QLD International Women’s Day 2027: Leaders’ Breakfast#LeadTheChange About the event:Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking morning at Brisbane City Hall\, as we celebrate International Women’s Day 2027 with a special Leaders’ Breakfast honouring the extraordinary women shaping Queensland—and Australia. Guided by this year’s theme\, Lead the Change\, this event recognises that leadership is not defined by a single path\, title\, or sector. It lives in boardrooms and laboratories\, in public service and industry\, and equally in homes\, communities\, and the quiet\, often unrecognised work of caregiving and connection. Too often\, conversations about leadership remain siloed. This gathering brings together influential voices from across sectors—government\, defence\, business\, STEM\, law\, health\, and community—to share insights\, challenge perspectives\, and demonstrate how leadership transcends boundaries. By learning from one another\, we unlock new ways to lead with purpose\, empathy\, and impact. Set within one of Queensland’s most iconic civic landmarks\, this event celebrates not only the trailblazers who have shaped our past\, but also the leaders redefining our future. From pioneering changemakers to emerging voices\, we shine a light on the diverse journeys that drive progress and inspire possibility. Together\, we will reflect on the legacy of women who have led with courage and conviction—and look ahead with intention. This is a call to action: to lead boldly\, to lead inclusively\, and to lead the change toward a more connected\, equitable\, and resilient future for all. 								\n				\n		\n					\n				\n										\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n								\n		\n		\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM								\n				\n									Governor of Queensland 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									\nProfessor Lyn Beazley AO\n								\n				\n									 Neuroscientist; 2015 West Australian of the Year; WA’s Chief Scientist(2006 – 2013) 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Sallyanne Atkinson AO								\n				\n									First female Lord Mayor of Brisbane; Former Senior Trade Commissioner to Paris; Former Special Representative for Queensland in South East Asia 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Dr Hilda Turnbull								\n				\n									Former Member for Collie(1989 -2001); First woman elected to the WA Legislative Assembly representing the National Party 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Jean McRuvie								\n				\n									Chair\, Council on the Ageing Queensland 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Professor Samar Aoun AM 								\n				\n									Researcher and advocate for end-of-life care\, bereavement and grief support; 2023 WA AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR; Head of Palliative Care Research\, Perron Institute 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Emily Edgar 								\n				\n									Lawyer\, Person with Lived experience\, Disability Advocate 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Dr Emilia Dauway MD								\n				\n									FACS\, FRACS\, Director of Surgery and Critical Care Services at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital Health Service. 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Andrea Musulin 								\n				\n									Founder\, WA Child Protection Society and The Child Focused Safety Service WA ; Director Safeguarding Program\, Catholic Archdiocese of Perth and Safeguarding Lead Police and Community Youth Centres. 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Jasmin Diab CSC GAICD								\n				\n									President\, Women in Nuclear Australia; Veteran 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Miquela Riley 								\n				\n									Vice President & Deputy Chair\, RSL WA; Veteran and Veteran’s advocate 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Ashley McCarthy-Griffiths								\n				\n									Engineer; Winner Exceptional Young Woman in Queensland Resources 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Mary Nenke 								\n				\n									Director\, Cambinata Yabbies; Mary’s Farm Cottages; 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Jacinta Vu								\n				\n									2025 Local Hero for Western AustraliaNominee for Australia of the Year 2025 WA Oral Medicine Specialist 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Linda Ginger								\n				\n									Market Strategist 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Asha Bhat OAM								\n				\n									CEO\, Southern Aboriginal Corporation 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Lisa Ward								\n				\n									Chief Executive Officer\, Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Yasmin Khan								\n				\n									2017 QLD Local Hero; Churchill Fellow; State Multicultural Champion 2015 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Chithrani Palipana								\n				\n									Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor\, a Plan Manager (NDIS) and a pro-bono Disability Advocate 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Tanya Brown GAICD 								\n				\n									National Director – Special Olympics AustraliaDirector – Hardie Finance Corp 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Hon Maryka Groenewald MLC								\n				\n									Member of Legislative Council\, Western Australia 								\n				\n		\n				\n																														\n				\n									Prasitha Chavittupara								\n				\n									Advocate for Healthcare Reform Founder of Aishwarya’s Foundation 								\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					\n\n\n\nContact Us\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Event Name\n		*\n	\n			\n		Select EventNational AI & Cybersecurity Leadership SummitNational Care Sectors Conference: NDIS\, Aged Care & ChildcareWA International Men’s Day 2026 – Leaders’ BreakfastWA International Women’s Day 2027 – Leaders BreakfastQLD International Women’s Day 2027 – Leaders’ BreakfastACT International Women’s Day 2027 – Leaders’ BreakfastVIC International Women’s Day 2027 – Leaders’ BreakfastNational Housing SummitNational Child and Family Safety Leadership Summit 2027	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	First name\n		*\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Last name\n		*\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Email\n		*\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Phone\n		\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Message\n		*\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	\nSubmit\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n			\n			\n				If you are human\, leave this field blank.			\n			\n		\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n					\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						2026 QLD International Women's Day Panel Interviews\n						\n															2 Videos\n																				\n					\n					\n						\n																								\n																					\n																									\n																								\n												\n											\n																				\n											#125 Panel1 1: Women in Leadership Panel 2026\n										\n																					51:26\n																			\n																																\n																					\n																									\n																								\n												\n											\n																				\n											#130 Panel 2: Women in Leadership Panel 2026\n										\n																					42:59\n																			\n																					\n						\n						\n					\n				\n\n				\n											\n							\n													\n											\n							\n													\n									\n			\n\n			\n																									\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n					\n		\n						\n				\n										\n						\n									Register\n					\n					\n								\n				\n					\nQueensland Governor's International Women's Day Address
URL:https://forpurposeleaders.com.au/event/vic-international-womens-day-2027-leaders-breakfast/
LOCATION:Panorama Room\, Metropolis\, Southgate Melbourne\, Southgate Melbourne\, Level 4\, 3 Southgate Avenue Southbank\, VIC 3006\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:International Women's Day,Leadership
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ORGANIZER;CN="For Purpose Leaders":MAILTO:dev@for-purpose.com.au
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