Over 100 women members and staff from branches of the IEUA attended the Women in Leadership conference in Canberra – Be Bold for Change.
Conference Coordinator and Assistant Federal Secretary Christine Cooper urged participants to “be bold for change” in all they did, reflection the theme of International Women’s Day celebrations this year.
Among the top level inspirational speakers were Australia for UNHCR founder and National Director Naomi Steer, author and former Labor MP and ABC presenter Maxine McKew, academic and former Premier of Western Australia Professor Carmen Lawrence, writer and Co-founder/CEO of Lead Like A Woman Megan Dalla-Camina and Queensland Council of Unions General Secretary Ros McLennan.
In her opening address Naomi Steer said: “Education can and does play such an important role in creating change for women and girls – it’s what brings equality through an understanding of social justice and opportunity. Now more than ever women need to connect in order to create change and ensure gender equality for all.”
Iconic Rosie the Riveter provided inspiration for action and fun filled expression throughout the two day conference.
