Australian Gender Equality Council

Leadership Series: Customer Experience Redefined with Rachel Slade
2019-07-24 12:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Clayton Utz, 333 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Overview
Customer experience is evolving. Far from simply how well our customers are “served”, CX now is now a key input to decision making across technology, operations, process flow, customer service, marketing and even finance and risk management. Join us in conversation with one of Australia’s most respected leaders as we explore emerging industry trends in CX and how NAB is responding to the community call to amplify the voice of the customer in the design and delivery of financial services. Please note that this event is theatre style with reserved seating for guests available on request.
Pre Work
We encourage all attendees to prepare for this event by thinking through the customer experience challenges and opportunities pertaining to their own organisation context, and bringing focused questions to discuss with the speaker and other attendees.
Goals
The goals of this particular Leadership Series Lunch are to educate on best practise and industry trends relating to customer experience; challenges and complexities in implementing CX strategies at the enterprise level; and CX opportunities that AI, machine learning and big data can enable.

The 23rd International Conference for Women in Business
2019-07-23 08:45 - 20:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba, 2 Chome-6-１ Daiba, Minato, Tokyo, 135-8701, Japan
The largest Business Conference of its kind in Japan where you’ll encounter highly motivated, positive people
This Conference has been held every summer since 1996. The aim of the Conference is for highly motivated people from both Japan and abroad to spend time together, inspire each other and get inspired by each other. The Conference works to provide participants who want to contribute via their work as proud professionals, with a forum to share knowledge, skills, attitude and ways of thinking. The day is filled with opportunities for active exchange, stimulation from international perspectives, and mutual support among peers who share a strong determination to succeed.ja

The Australian Women's Leadership Symposium Sydney
2019-07-18 09:00 - 2019-07-19 18:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Shangri La Hotel, 176 Cumberland St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
The Australian Women’s Leadership Forum is for women who are looking for increased awareness of their leadership style and competencies, as well as practical strategies to help them overcome challenges within their work and personal life. The program also provides a relaxed and supportive environment to connect and collaborate with other female leaders.
The content and flow of the program is carefully designed to immerse participants in the subject matter and create valuable insights informed by collective experience. During the program, a number of key themes are explored via a combination of expert presentations, collaborative discussion, experiential activities and personal reflection.

Alliance of Girls' Schools | Making a Difference: Student Leadership Summit Armidale
2019-07-18 08:30 - 2019-07-19 16:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Presbyterian Ladies College NSW, Locked Bag 5, Armidale, NSW, 2350, Australia
The Alliance is pleased to invite all Years 9-11 students in Australia and Years 10-12 students in New Zealand to our 2019 Making a Difference Summit.
Designed for students who are interested in stepping into student leadership roles, the programme will give girls the skills and confidence needed to pursue their aspirations to lead their classmates and school community.
Focusing on leadership and life skills that aren’t taught in schools, the Summit will prepare girls to apply for and take on leadership roles with confidence and purpose.
Through in-depth workshops and powerful speakers, the Making a Difference: Student Leadership Summit will give girls the opportunity to find their inner leader.
Who should attend
Years 9-11 students in Australia and Years 10-12 students in New Zealand who have an interest in furthering their leadership opportunities.
Summit Sessions

Authentic Leadership: Determining your leadership values & strengths and understanding leadership styles.
Influencing Others: Understanding others and how to gain their support
The Power of Networking: Building connections with leaders and mentors
Speaking Up & Speaking Out: Getting your ideas and opinions heard
Think Tank: Using your leadership skills to help you succeed

WiT Connectworks Networking
2019-07-16 17:30 - 19:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Stock Exchange Hotel – Roof Top Bar, 131 Edward Street, Brisbane, 131 Edward Street, Brisbane, Qld, 4001, Australia
Come along to our quarterly networking and meet other like minded women working in technology industries. Networking events are a truly great way to make connections, get new ideas and create new opportunities.
We pride ourselves on our inclusivity and community feel and our ability to provide a safe environment for you to maximise your potential.

Build Boardroom Capability: Scaling for Start-Ups
2019-06-24 17:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | AON, Level 33, 201 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Overview
WiBF invites members and their guests to register for a special event to introduce angel investing and Scale Investors as an avenue for WiBF members (particularly those in the Innovation marketplace) to know more about the benefits of angel investing and supporting female founded companies, and serving on the boards and advisory boards of early stage companies. Scale Investors is a network of angel investors, who connect with, invest in and mentor female, early stage entrepreneurs and start-ups with gender balanced leadership. Since launching in 2013, its community of over 100 HNW women and men has collectively invested $6.1m in 13 female led businesses. The program is divided into two sessions: Session One: Setting the scene with Scale CEO, Ariane Barker, on the how and why of investing in a Scale company and the expectations of board members in Scale companies followed by a panel discussion on the value of advisory boards in a start up / early stage company. Session Two: Three female founders will share their experiences followed by a panel discussion and Q&A.
Pre Work
Participants are encouraged to reflect on the opportunities for angel investors and the role of boards or advisory boards of start-ups, and be prepared to ask questions of the panel in the Q&A session.
Goals
This event – in collaboration with Women on Boards and Scale Investors – is designed to build boardroom capability of WiBF members while facilitating networking with industry peers from diverse organisations.

Dealing Room Series: In conversation with Paul Verschuer
2019-06-19 12:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Commonwealth Bank, 201 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Overview
Join us for a conversation with Paul Verschuer, Deputy Secretary of the Markets Group within the Treasury. The Markets Group provides the Government with policy advice that promotes dynamic, well-functioning markets, a strong and fair financial system, and openness to international capital. They are responsible for reforms that enhance competition and safeguard the public interest in key areas such as consumer policy, financial system, business and corporations law, and foreign investment. Paul brings 30 years of industry experience to the Treasury, having commenced his career with Macquarie Bank in 1987. Come along and hear Paul share his insights, and join in the conversation with your industry peers. Please note that this event is cabaret style with table seating available (tables of 10). Both individual and group bookings are welcome.
Pre Work
Participants are encouraged to come armed with a curiosity about the function of the Markets Group within the Treasury, the role of policy in promoting efficient markets, and bring focused questions to raise for discussion.
Goals
The WiBF Dealing Room Series events provide a forum to share thought leadership in topics and themes relevant to the dealing room environment, while networking with industry peers from diverse organisations.

Brand You Webinar – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
2019-06-17 12:30 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
Overview
In this 30-minute webinar you will learn from Suzanne Mercier, founder and CEO of Purpose to Profit on: -What is ‘Imposter Syndrome’ and how can it place limitations on one’s success at work? -How is it triggered and what are the symptoms to look out for? -The action you can take to positively impact your thoughts, behaviours and aspirations.
Pre Work
We encourage participants to prepare for this webinar by reflecting on what career success means to you, how you’ll know when you’re successful and what you feel stands between you and success.
Goals
The key objective of the Brand You webinar series is to assist you in building a solid foundation of leadership skills such that you’re ready to step up and lead when the opportunities arise.

Australian Local Government Women’s Association Networking Breakfast
2019-06-17 00:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Murray Room, Nat Convention Centre, Canberra, 31 Constitution Ave, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia

The Australian Women's Leadership Symposium Perth
2019-06-07 09:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Pan Pacific, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia

Celebrating a National #TechDiversity Awards Program
2019-06-06 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Avanade Australia, 3 Sussex Street, Barangaroo, NSW, 2000, Australia

NAWIC VIC The Exchange
2019-06-04 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Slate Restaurant Bar 9 Goldsbrough Lane, MELBOURNE VIC 3000 AUSTRALIA, Slate Restaurant Bar 9 Goldsbrough Lane, MELBOURNE, VIC, 3000, Australia
A casual conversation group to exchange with people in the construction industry.

Year 101: Women in Law Lunch
2019-05-30 12:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | The Ivy Ballroom, 320 George Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
What will it take to continue advancing women in law over the next 100 years?
In 2018, NSW celebrated a significant milestone – 100 years of women practising law.
We acknowledge that the industry has seen significant change and movement but there are still opportunities to innovate and challenge traditional thinking. This journey continues as we look to the future from year 101.
At this inaugural event, we will bring together a panel of high profile women in the Australian legal industry to take part in a forward-focused conversation discussing the challenges, opportunities and their vision for the next 100 years. In particular, the panel will explore:

What do we expect from our industry and the next generation of leaders (both male and female) to ensure progression?
What needs to change to allow the next phase to progress in a constructive and considered way?
What are the systems, processes and structures that need to be established or reinvented over the next five years?
How will we hold ourselves accountable for leading this change?

This will be the legal industry diversity event of the year.

NAWIC QLD | WOMEN ON TOOLS BREAKFAST
2019-05-29 07:00 - 09:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | MTA QUEENSLAND, 2728 LOGAN ROAD, EIGHT MILE PLAINS, QLD, 4113, Australia
Monday 27th to Friday 31st May is QLD Small Business Week and we want to bring our tradies together to share and explore the possibilities.
The 2016 Census told us that women account for 33% of owner-managers in Australia! The potential for owning and running your own business is huge and the opportunities are endless.
This is also a great chance for tradeswomen and female apprentices to get together and network with others in the industry.
This event is FREE and breakfast/coffee will be provided.
Getting there & Parking:
Free parking is available at MTA Queensland.
Link to Google Maps Location
PHOTO COMPETITION
We are running a social media photo competition with the following hashtags to continue to promote positive images of tradeswomen and apprentices.
It’s easy – Take a photo and post to social media with one or more of the below hashtags!
#WOTbalance From this year’s IWD theme ‘Balance for Better’, show us your best ‘Balance’ photo.
#WOTsafety Safety is always a top priority so share your best safety photo.
#WOTcreate We love our creative tradies, what’s your best creative photo or what are you creating?
#WOTtrade You are a diverse group of amazing trades, which trade are you?
There are prizes to be won so get creative, don’t be shy & get your selfie sticks out, we want to see your best photos.
Photos must be submitted by COB Wednesday 22nd May for judging!
Disclaimer:
By submitting your photos for the Women on Tools competition you are granting permission for these images to be used by NAWIC and Women on Tools online and via other communications. By submitting your photo you understand and agree that NAWIC and Women on Tools has no obligation to publish your photo. You must be the author/copywriter of all images submitted.

Alliance of Girls' Schools | Leadership Development Masterclass with Bond University
2019-05-24 12:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Bond University, 14 University Drive, Robina, QLD, 4226, Australia
The Alliance Leadership Development Masterclass with Bond University offers a specially designed program for school leaders to explore personal leadership and the challenges and opportunities associated with leading schools in an ever-changing landscape.
Take this opportunity to grow your understanding of yourself and your capacity to lead. Be supported and guided by an enabling framework for leadership and discover effective strategies appropriate for the complex learning environments educators are designing.
Experience Bond Business School
Developed by the world-renowned Bond Business School, the masterclass is relevant for senior and middle leadership and educators who are exploring their leadership journey.
Gain credit towards a unit of Bond University’s Executive Graduate Certificate in Leadership (Education).
The masterclass comprises the classwork component of the subject ‘Executive Leadership: Emerging Leadership Frameworks’ in the Executive Graduate Certificate in Leadership (Education). Participants may elect to complete the remaining work in this subject (which is done online and in their workplace). The three remaining subjects complete Executive Graduate Certificate. This certificate would also be granted as credit for an Executive MBA at Bond.
More information is available at https://bond.edu.au/program/executive-graduate-certificate-leadership
Program
The Masterclass will consist of six sessions:

The Changing Nature of Leadership
Guidelines for Effective Leadership
Leading with Your Strengths
Enabling Your Teams Through Empowering Leadership
The Challenges of School Leadership and the Leader’s Wellbeing
Developing ‘My’ Leadership Plan

Flexible Working Day
2019-05-22
Flexible working requires flexible mindsets and flexible work styles. It is about people working in ways that allow them to achieve their best and for employers to reap the rewards. Making the most of employees means supporting innovative and diverse work arrangements – from the night owl starting and finishing late, job-sharing and part-time work, to name a few.
Over the past 50 years, there have been significant changes in technology, our family structures, communication, recreation, entertainment and job roles – and this is going to continue to rapidly evolve. But work structures – hours, location, and work practices – have not kept pace. Now is the time for working flexibly to align with the rest of the changes in society.
Join the national conversation via social media. #FWDay2019 #FlexWorkFullLife #GenderFlexGap #TackleFlexism

Alliance of Girls' Schools Annual Networking Dinner | Perth
2019-05-21 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Presbyterian Ladies’ College, 14 McNeil St, Peppermint Grove, WA, 6011, Australia
The Alliance would like to invite you to connect with colleagues old and new at our Term 2 Networking Dinner. Our kind hosts PLC Perth look forward to welcoming you and a group of your middle or senior staff leaders to their Lighthouse for an informative event.
Details on the guest speaker will be announced soon.
RSVP Tuesday 14 May 2019
If you have any questions please contact Kate Montague 9424 6411 or Kate.Montague@plc.wa.edu.au
Tickets are limited – should you not wish to take up the ten tickets allocated to your school please do let PLC know so that they can offer them to other schools.

Alliance of Girls' Schools Annual Networking Dinner | Tasmania
2019-05-16 18:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | St Mary’s College, 164 Harrington St, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
The Alliance is pleased to invite you to our annual networking dinner, kindly hosted by St Mary’s College.
The guest speaker will be announced soon.
Tickets not yet available.

NAWIC TAS | THE WRAP UP
2019-05-15 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Jack Greene Bar, 49 Salamanca Pl, BATTERY POINT, TAS, 7004, Australia
Bi-monthly casual catch up & conversation with others from the industry.
NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED | JUST SHOW UP

Bringing it Home Webinar
2019-05-15 13:30 - 14:30 (Australia/Brisbane)
The how and why of using the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 63) Agreed Conclusions to drive your organisation’s policy and advocacy
The Webinar is aimed at

providing the ‘virtual’ space for those new to the UN / CSW processes and procedures of CSW
learn and interact with those who have attended and to discuss the Agreed Conclusions (AG) why they are relevant and important to Australian domestic policy
explore how the AG can contribute to your organisations work and the issues you identified in your work with eS4W last year
moving forward into Beijing +25
how eS4W member organisations can build and support advocacy work with the key issues identified by eS4W

Note – to access Webinar all participants are required to RSVP with name and email by Monday 13th May 2019 12 noon to: admin@security4women.org.au

Australian Local Government Women’s Association National Conference
2019-05-15 - 2019-05-17 | The Concept Room, Novotel Sydney, 33 Railway Street,, Rooty Hill, NSW, 2766, Australia
Blacktown City Council is proud to host the ALWGA Conference from Wednesday 15 to Friday 17 May at the Novotel, West HQ, Rooty Hill.
The conference theme ‘Celebrating 100 Years of Women’ will focus on how far women in local government have come in the last 100 years
An exciting programme has now been released, and can be seen CLICK HERE
Early bird registrations have now opened.

The Australian Women's Leadership Symposium Brisbane
2019-05-09 09:00 - 2019-05-10 17:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Brisbane Conference and Exhibition Centre, Merivale St & Glenelg Street, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia
The Australian Women’s Leadership Symposiums are a national series of events focused on the experiences of women leaders in the contemporary workforce.
Held annually, in every state and territory, the Symposiums have been running for over ten years and have become the most highly attended women’s leadership events in the country.

NAWIC ACT | CEO Shadow Program
2019-05-08 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Wisdom Learning Office, 1/49 Laverton Avenue, Canberra Airport, ACT, 2609, Australia
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN.
Building on the success of our previous CEO Shadow Programs, we are pleased to announce that the NAWIC ACT CEO Shadow Program has officially launched and applications are now open for both CEO’s and Shadows wishing to participate in 2019!
Applications for the program are open to all NAWIC ACT female members and will close on 5 April 2019 so be quick to secure your spot.
To find out more and download application forms and flyer:
APPLICATION FORM
FLYER
This program is proudly sponsored by Training Fund Authority
The program involves shadowing a number of current industry leaders and watching them in action over 2 – 3 full days.
There will be two program sessions held at Wisdom Learning offices. Session 1 (Participant Introduction) held on Wednesday 8 May 2019 and Session 2 (Program Graduation and Reflection) held on Wednesday 5 June 2019.
For any inquiries, please get in touch with Michelle Dimoski – michelle.dimoski@gmail.com and Lauren Cullen – Lauren.Cullen@igniteservices.com

The impact the Cost of Care has on Economic Security for All Women living in Australia
2019-05-08 10:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Swinburne University, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122, Australia
Join economic Security4Women (eS4W) and enhance the conversation with Australian Gender Equality Council (AGEC); Council of Single Mothers & their Children (CSMC); Family Care (Treating Families Fairly) and Swinburne University.

WiT Connectworks Networking
2019-05-07 17:30 - 19:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Stock Exchange Hotel – Roof Top Bar, 131 Edward Street, Brisbane, 131 Edward Street, Brisbane, Qld, 4001, Australia
Come along to our quarterly networking and meet other like minded women working in technology industries. Networking events are a truly great way to make connections, get new ideas and create new opportunities.
We pride ourselves on our inclusivity and community feel and our ability to provide a safe environment for you to maximise your potential.
This is a FREE event for members (a small fee payable for non-members) includes canapes. A cash bar is available for drinks.

NAWIC TAS | AWARDS LAUNCH
2019-05-02 17:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Brickworks Design Studio, 9 Franklin Wharf, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Riding high from the success of our 2018 awards, join us for to launch our 2019 Awards For Excellence. Hear from last years winners, consider your entry options when we reveal this years categories. All while enjoying a fun-filled eve.

NAWIC NSW | SUCCESS SERIES: CONSTRUCTION DISRUPTION
2019-05-02 07:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Baker McKenzie, 100 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo, NSW, 2000, Australia
NAWIC NSW | SUCCESS SERIES: CONSTRUCTION DISRUPTION
SUCCESS SERIES: CONSTRUCTION DISRUPTION – DEFECTIVE BUILDING PRODUCTS BREAKFAST
Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy of June 2017, national and state authorities in Australia have stepped up efforts to eliminate the use of defective building products,
NAWIC NSW and Baker McKenzie invite you to join us for an intimate panel discussion with industry professionals as they help us better understand & navigate this difficult landscape.
RSVP:Monday 29th April 2019
Contact: Jessica Evans, Jessica.evans@mpa.com.au

NAWIC TAS | NAWIC GOES NORTH WEST
2019-05-01 17:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Empress Craft Beer Bar, 48 Oldaker St, Devonport, TAS, 7310, Australia
Join us for our first networking get together in the North West. Learn what NAWIC Tas is about, & be the first to hear about our exiting 2019 awards program!

NAWIC ACT | SUCCESS SERIES 2 | SUCCESS FROM ADVERSITY
2019-05-01 17:30 - 19:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | SHAPE, 121 Marcus Clarke Street, CANBERRA, ACT, 2601, Australia
Join NAWIC ACT and Shape Building Group for an evening of drinks, canapes and networking. Hear from our guest speakers, Peita de Boer (Operations Manager – Manteena Security), Phillipa Seldon (operations Manager – Manteena Commercial) and Todd Berry (Soldier On) who will share their respective journeys through adversity, and harnessing the positive lessons on the other side.
Proudly presented by SHAPE BUILDING GROUP

WiBF 2019 Economics Update
2019-04-30 12:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Bloomberg, 1 Bligh Street, 1 Bligh St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Join us for our highly regarded annual Women in Banking and Finance Economics Update featuring prominent Australian and international economists who will cover global developments and outlook, the domestic economy and key issues, as well as a raft of topical themes covering politics, geopolitical risk, and trade.
Panelist comprise: Belinda Allen: Senior Economist Analyst, Commonwealth Bank;Felicity Emmett: Senior Economist, ANZ; Tamara Mast Henderson: Bloomberg Economist, Asean, Australia and New Zealand; and moderated by Su-Lin Ong: Managing Director, Chief Economist & Head of Australian Research, RBC Capital Markets.
