Greater Shepparton City Council is pleased to host the Australian Local Government Women Association Vic (ALGWA Vic) 2022 State Conference on Sunday 5 and Monday 6 June, 2022.
This year’s conference theme is Emerging Creatively. At a time when the world continues to face challenges, opportunities exist to explore new ideas, take risks and see successful and influential leaders emerge creatively in the community.
Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe says the conference is a great way for women in local government to expand their networks and knowledge, and part take in professional development.
“The conference begins on Sunday evening with sunset drinks at the Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) where guests will have the opportunity to network amongst leaders in local government and beyond,” she said.
“At the conference, guests will hear from a range of informative and inspiring speakers across various fields.”
Guest speakers include:
• Professor Catherine Bennett, Chair Epidemiology Deakin University
• Dr Tasneem Chopra OAM, Broadcaster and Cross Cultural Consultant
• Nartarsha Bamblett, outgoing member of the First People’s Assembly, North East Region
• Dr Niki Vincent, Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner
• Padmini Sebastian OAM Director Civil and Community Engagement, University of Melbourne
• Laura Majewski, Senior Investigator Local Government Inspectorate, Jane Gillard, Communications Advisor and Michael Stefanovic, Chief Local Government Inspector
“The conference will conclude with a gala dinner at Riverlinks Eastbank, where Dr Tasneem Chopra OAM will deliver a keynote address,” Cr O’Keeffe said.
“We are looking forward to hosting the 2022 conference and are excited to host a range of visitors to the region.”
The Australian Local Government Women Association Vic (ALGWA Vic) 2022 State Conference is happening on Sunday 5 and Monday 6 June 2022.
For more information and ticket sales, head to visitshepparton.com.au/events/special-events/algwa-vic-conference-2022
