The Australian Women's Leadership Symposium

Brisbane

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Featured Speakers

View the agenda to see the full lineup of diverse and inspiring leaders.

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Morgana Jones (She/Her)

Acting Chief Executive Officer, Women’s Health and Equality Queensland

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Giridharan Sivaraman

Race Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission

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Rabia Siddique (She/Her)

International Humanitarian Lawyer; Non-Executive Director; Media Commentator; AGSM & UWA Faculty

A headshot of Shelly Horton

Shelly Horton (She/Her)

Author; TV Journalist & Presenter; Women's Health Advocate; Co-founder, ShellShocked Media & Don't Sweat It

Hear from our attendees

This event has encouraged me to broaden my perception and thinking on a range of topics, predominantly the way I adopt and establish diversity throughout my team and create a psychologically safe and inclusive environment for all to be and share their best version of themselves with others.

Talisha
Collins Foods

The Symposium provided a great insight into areas for development and improvement.

Naomi
Stadiums Queensland

As someone who is looking to be promoted in my workplace within the next 6 months, it gave me a lot of good techniques and got me thinking about the type of leader I want to be.

Talitha
Department of Defence

After today, I feel braver to just ask, just ask the question, people want to feel heard.

Majella
John Deere

The Symposium gave me so many insights into where I can direct my energy towards progress and equity.

Shantha
Queensland Health

Outstanding selection of presenters, it was great to see diversity on many levels.

Viki
Early Childhood Australia

What to Expect in 2026

Real stories from inspiring leaders

Authentic leadership lessons grounded in lived experience.

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Applied leadership development

Actionable wellbeing strategies, gender-equity insights, skill-building, and reflection.

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Meaningful connections

Guided networking opportunities and peer learning.

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Event Accessibility

Public Transport

The venue is accessible by public transport

Parking

Accessible parking and easy pick-up/drop-off zone available

Door

The venue has an accessible entrance that everyone can use

Cafeteria

The catering area is accessible to wheelchair users

Wheelchair

Sufficient circulation space for wheelchair users and alternative to stairs

Gender

Unfortunately, there are no gender diverse or gender neutral bathrooms available

Blind

The venue offers tactile signage and tactile grounds

Praying

prayer room can be requested up to 2 weeks pre-event

Breastfeeding

breastfeeding room available at this venue

Hearing Loop

Hearing loop is available at this venue

Mute

sensory or quiet room can be requested up to 2 weeks pre-event

Live-caption

Live-captioning can be requested up to 2 weeks pre-event

Auslan

An Auslan interpreter can be requested up to 2 weeks pre-event

Animal

The venue is welcoming service dogs and therapy animals

Diet

Alternative meal options available to cater to various dietary needs

Microwave

Microwave and hot watere for pain management is provided upon request