The Australian Women's Leadership Symposium

Melbourne

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Real Stories. Applied Leadership. Meaningful Connections.

A one-day leadership experience combining authentic leadership stories, gender equity insights, skill-building and purposeful networking.

Welcome to the Melbourne Symposium, a space to learn, reflect, and connect through honest leadership experiences and practical development. Designed for leaders at all stages, the Symposium is grounded in the challenges leaders are navigating today and offers practical insight you can take back to work.

Secure your ticket today and join us for an enriching and rewarding experience.

Featured Speakers

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

Nayomi Kannangara

Chief Executive Officer, International Women's Development Agency; Board Member, Her Place Women's Museum

Dr Sheelagh Daniels-Mayes (She/Her)

Associate Professor, Indigenous Studies, School of Culture and Communications, University of Melbourne

Ro Allen FAICD FIPAA (They/Them)

Commissioner, Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission

Billie Jordan (She/Her)

Founder, Hip Op-eration Crew: The world's oldest dance crew

Hear from our attendees

This might sound simplistic, but most of all, I feel confident to be odd or different and still pursue my goals after hearing these amazing people's stories.

Francesca

ACAP

I was listening to the beautiful leaders in the event and the questions popping up in my mind were "what is the purpose of my life, what can I do different, and how can I help many souls in the society?”

Monomita

Parks Victoria

This event provided me with a number of ideas, reflection points and contacts that I can reach out to to help with my work. On a personal level, it was an inspiring event that helped me to feel more self-confidence and acknowledge the difficult work that I do as a mother and an employee. Overall, it was an excellent opportunity to be in a room with likeminded people.

Annette

Maroondah City Council

I'm still buzzing with hope and inspiration from the Symposium last week. Hearing BRILLIANT women share their story and share their vulnerabilities has 'humanised' them - I could relate. I'm committing to have my voice heard!

Catherine

Cargill

I filled all ‘insights bubbles’ [in the workbook] and feel so deeply moved and motivated by the messages delivered today.

Melissa

Glen Education

AMAZING! Best panel I've ever seen - for its content but also its perspectives and caring responses.

Paula

RMIT University