JOIN US FOR THE 2023 FIRST NATIONS WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM
Developed in collaboration between Women & Leadership Australia and Women’s Business, this one-day event will celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women leading at all levels across our organisations and communities.
FIRST SPEAKERS REVEALED
SASHA KUTABAH SARAGO
Prime Minister of Australia, 2010-2013
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR SUE-ANNE HUNTER
Olympic Champion
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR MURIEL BAMBLETT AO
Human Rights Activist; Entrepreneur; Inspirational Speaker; Philanthropist; Mentor
MICHELLE DESHONG
Human Rights Activist; Entrepreneur; Inspirational Speaker; Philanthropist; Mentor
CR ASHLEIGH VANDENBERG
Gold Medallist Paralympian
CARLY JIA
Board Director, Author and Youth Advocate
NORNIE BERO
Former SBS Newsreader, Television & Radio Presenter, Journalist
CAROL VALE
Former SBS Newsreader, Television & Radio Presenter, Journalist
SOPHIA PEARCE BA MA
Former SBS Newsreader, Television & Radio Presenter, Journalist
INSPIRING KEYNOTE ADDRESSES
You’ll hear inspiring keynote addresses from high-profile First Nations women, as they share their stories and reflect on First Nations leadership ahead of the referendum to enshrine the Voice in the constitution later this year.
In collaboration with Women's Business
We warmly invite First Nations women to join us for this special event.
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INSIGHTFUL PANEL DISCUSSION
A panel discussion inspired by the 2023 NAIDOC Week theme For Our Elders will explore the contributions First Nations Elders have made – and continue to make – as cultural knowledge holders, pioneers, advocates, survivors, leaders, and more.