Broadcaster and former cricketer Melanie Jones has joined the line-up of guest speakers at this year’s ALGWA 2023 National Conference on Victoria’s Morning Peninsula in mid-May.
Jones, who played alongside modern cricketing greats Karen Rolton, Belinda Clark and Cathryn Fitzpatrick, will speak to the delegates as well as taking part in the Women in Sport panel.
Since retiring from her playing career, she has focused on the next chapter of her professional life aiming to support, develop and expand opportunities and careers for women in sport both on and off the cricket field.
Also joining as a guestspeaker is Liana Thompson who has one of the more unique stories in the sector, having served as councillor, a mayor and a CEO in local government.
Liana is currently president of Local Government Professionals (LGPro) and Director City Life at Wyndham City Council. Liana will present to our delegates about challenges in the sector and will also join our Women on Boards panel.
The Hon Julie Bishop will be the keynote speaker at the 2023 National Conference hosted by ALGWA Victoria and the Mornington Peninsula Shire from 17-20 May.
The conference brings together councillors and officers from across Australia to advance female participation in local government and put a spotlight on issues facing women in the sector.
Ms Bishop was one of Australia’s most recognised and respected politicians at home and abroad with a 20-year parliamentary career which saw her achieve her goal of being Australia’s first female Minister for Foreign Affairs as well as serving as Deputy Leader of the Federal Liberal Party for 11 years. She is currently the first female Chancellor of Australian National University, appointed in 2020.
She will be joined by Tasneem Chopra, a highly sought after MC and keynote speaker, whose skill as a cross-cultural consultant inform her stage presence of impeccable wit and deft understanding. She imbues issues of diversity, identity and inclusion across frontiers of leadership, innovation and disruption.
This year’s event is being held at the RACV Cape Schanck Resort on Victoria’s stunning Mornington Peninsula, offering a chance to not only network and benefit from the peer support offered by ALGWA but also linger a little longer on the Mornington Peninsula and explore the natural wonders, tour the world-class wineries and visit the many attractions.
Bookings are currently open for the event with delegates having several options to choose from Pick your conference package based on your preferred inclusions, Choose your experience from the Friday activities on offer and Select a gift from local Mornington Peninsula produce
To book for only the Welcome Function (Wednesday) or Gala Dinner (Friday), please contact Mornington Peninsula Shire directly.
Please note that only one registrant can be booked per transaction.
