Celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 & the Helen Williams Oration!

Join us for breakfast with a trio of extraordinary women:

• Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, the 28th Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia,
• Michelle Steele, Chief First Nations Officer at the Paul Ramsay Foundation, a Kamilaroi/Gomeroi Yinarr woman from Moree, NSW,
• and event host Genevieve Jacobs AM, CEO of Hands Across Canberra and former ABC journalist.

Together, they’ll explore this year’s UN International Women’s Day theme: It’s Time to Turn Promises into Progress. March Forward.

This event will celebrate the achievements of women in public administration while sparking conversations about advancing gender equality and fostering inclusive, equitable workplaces.

Why attend?

• Reflect on the progress made toward gender equity
• Collaborate and connect with like-minded individuals
• Be inspired to drive meaningful change within your community and organisation.

Let’s come together to celebrate and take action toward building a more inclusive and equitable future. Be part of the movement—March Forward with us this International Women’s Day.

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