THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP
SYMPOSIUM
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Established in 2006, the Symposiums are a powerful national platform for dialogue around women’s leadership and gender equity. Connecting the highest office holders and policy makers with the experiences of everyday women, the Symposiums put a spotlight on critical national issues and advocate for widespread, long-term change.
The Symposiums are a safe and inclusive space. We welcome all people who are open to being in a woman-centred space regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.
Upcoming symposiums
AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP EVENTS
Showcasing a diverse mix of high-profile and respected thought leaders, the Australian Women’s Leadership Symposiums have become synonymous with excellence and achievement across all facets of business and community leadership.
Addressing topics such as gender equity, leadership, career advancement and life fulfillment, the Symposiums represent an important annual opportunity for women to connect, learn, share their experiences and be inspired.
AND BE INSPIRED...
Richly diverse in their achievements and fields of endeavour, Symposium speakers are universally recognised for their vision, resilience and capacity to influence change.
may
13
CANBERRA
Hotel Realm,
Canberra
JuN
23
BRISBANE
Convention and Exhibition Centre , Brisbane
SEP
02
SYDNEY
Shangri-La Hotel,
Sydney
sep
16
MELBOURNE
Sofitel on Collins, Melbourne
LEARN
An unrivalled opportunity to learn from some of the country’s most respected women leaders and role models.
SHARE
Every year, women from diverse backgrounds come together to share their experiences and engage in lively discussion and debate around the issues that really matter.
for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women
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PREVIOUS SPEAKERS
Previous speakers at our symposiums include
Olympic Champion
Cathy Freeman OAM
Gold Medallist Paralympian
Madison De Rozario
The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk
Premier of Queensland
The Honourable Linda Dessau AC
Governor of Victoria
AFLW Player
Moana Hope
Author, Speaker, Activist; Co-Founder, #Women2Drive Movement
Manal al-Sharif
Media Trailblazer, businesswoman, best-selling author, Australian of the Year 2013
Ita Buttrose AC, OBE
Chief Public Health Officer, SA Health
Professor Nicola Spurrier
Disability Activist; Model; 2019 QLD Young Australian of the Year; Advocacy Manager, Starting with Julius
Angel Dixon OAM
Medical Doctor, Freelance Writer and Diversity Advocate
Dr Marrwah Ahmadzai
Chair, SuperFriend; Independent Chairman and Non-Executive Director
Elizabeth Proust AO
Prime Minister of Australia, 2010-2013
Julia Gillard AC
Human Rights Activist; Entrepreneur; Inspirational Speaker; Philanthropist; Mentor
Khadija Gbla
Board Director, Author and Youth Advocate
Yasmin Poole
Former SBS Newsreader, Television & Radio Presenter, Journalist
Lee Lin Chin
Director, 50/50 by 2030 Foundation
Virginia Haussegger AM