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Australian Local Government Women’s Association
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Australian Local Government Women’s Association
Day One Friday 22 May 2015
8.30am
9am
9.10am
9.20am
9.25am
9.30am
Registration and coffee
Conference Opening
Welcome by Mitchell Shire Council Mayor Cr Rodney Parker
North East ALGWA President Cr Marg Attley (Mansfield Shire)
Victorian ALGWA President Mayor Cr Coral Ross (Boroondara City)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Imagine: People, Purpose and Passion – Pathways to Success
The Hon. Natalie Hutchins MP, Victorian Minister for Local Government,
Industrial Relations and Aboriginal Affairs
10amDr Ron Ben-David Chair, Essential Services Commission
Towards a Fairer Rating System
10.30am
Morning Tea (sponsored by Danielle Green MP) with Health Expo
11am
Susanna Sheed MP
How to run a successful grass roots campaign
11.30am
Professor Jill Keeffe OAM
Celebrated for her achievements in the field of eye research Jill will discuss career
successes and challenges
11.45am
Col. Jan McCarthy ARRC (Ret.)
A former Director of Army Nursing, Jan served in Vietnam and has a unique
perspective on the army’s ability to produce female leaders
12noon
Joann Formosa OAM
A gold medallist at the 2012 London Paralympics, Joann will speak about her journey
12.15pm
Wendy Kelly
Winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2014 Victorian Disability Awards,
Wendy is a passionate disability advocate
12.30pm
Facilitated panel discussion
12.45pm
Door prizes
1pm
Lunch – with Health Expo
2.10pm
Katie Williams ALGWA 2014 Bursary Winner
How the bursary has supported her Pathway to Success
2.25pm
Ideas Marketplace
A place to trade ideas, knowledge and experiences
Topics Include: Participatory budgeting, Role of Social Media in tackling social isolation
and Implications of Rate Capping and how we manage it
3.25pm
Marketplace Outcomes presentations and discussion Q&A
3.35pm
Afternoon Tea (sponsored by Steph Ryan MP)
4pm
Audrey Flannery – Think Pink
Young Citizen of the Year 2015, Audrey presents a weekly radio show on two local radio
stations. She’ll be speaking about her Real Freaks Think Pink campaign
for the National Breast Cancer Foundation
4.30pm
ALGWA AGM
5pm-6.30pm
Free Time
6.15pm
Optional walking tour of Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk with expert commentary
6.30pm
Guests are collected by coach
6.45pm
Pre-dinner drinks from 6.45pm
7.10pmDinner
7.15pm Victorian ALGWA President Cr Coral Ross (Boroondara)
7.20pmEntree
Keynote Speaker: Moira Kelly
International humanitarian Moira Kelly will speak about her inspiration and leadership
that have supported some of the world’s most disadvantaged children
7.25pm
Main Course
Dessert and Coffee
10pm
Coaches to accommodation
Day Two Saturday 23 May 2015
8.45am
Registration and coffee
9am
Day Two Opening Welcome by Mayor Cr Coral Ross (Boroondara City)
9.05am
Politicians Panel
Danielle Green MP, Steph Ryan MP, Jaclyn Symes MP, Wendy Lovell MP
Thriving in the political arena
10.05am
Pam McDonald – Tackling Tough Issues Workshop
Covering bullying, and how to deal with challenging situations and conversations at work
11.05am
Morning Tea
Celebration of Jeanette Powell’s retirement
11.30am
Jenny Gray CEO of Zoos Victoria
With a background in transportation, engineering and ethics Jenny will speak about the
challenges of transforming three zoos
12.15pm
Cr Helen Harris (City of Whitehorse)
100 Years of Women in Local Government
12.45pm
Hon. David Davis MP, Victorian Shadow Minister for Local Government
1pm
Lunch and conference close
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Guest Speakers and Panellists
Wendy Lovell MP
Member for Northern Victoria
Region – Opposition Whip
(Legislative Council)
Wendy Lovell was elected to the Legislative
Council as the Member for North Eastern Province
in 2002 and has held a number of Ministerial and
Shadow Ministerial roles including Deputy Leader.
Prior to her election to Parliament, Wendy was
a successful small business woman and has a
passion for the development and support of small
business. She is also committed to fighting for a
fair go for country Victoria.
Steph Ryan MP
State Member for Euroa
Formerly a journalist and senior adviser to the
Nationals party Leader and Premier Ted Baiilleu,
Steph Ryan was elected in 2014 and chosen as
Deputy Leader of The Nationals with the Shadow
Portfolios of Training, Skills and Apprenticeships
and Youth Affairs. Steph is pushing hard to hold
the new Labor Government to account and ensure
that rural and regional Victoria receives its fair
share.
Suzanna Sheed MP
State Member of Parliament
for Shepparton District
Suzanna Sheed is an Independent Member,
elected after a short but hugely successful 2014
campaign. Having practised law in Shepparton
for more than 30 years, Suzanna decided to run
for election after becoming increasingly frustrated
with the major parties and their lack of investment
in the region.
Danielle Green MP
State Member for Yan Yean
Prior to election Danielle worked in the public
sector in Departments of taxation, transport,
housing, consumer affairs and rural affairs. She
was first elected to Parliament in November
2002. The Yan Yean electorate is one of the most
populous and fastest growing in Victoria so this
keeps Danielle busier than ever advocating for
jobs, infrastructure and services like hospitals
and schools. Currently Danielle is a Parliamentary
Secretary with responsibilities for Tourism, Major
Events and Regional Victoria.
Moira Kelly AO
International Humanitarian
and Global Peace Maker
Inspired by a video of Mother Theresa at the
age of 7, Moira Kelly has devoted her life to
others. Her insight, determination and positive
attitude have made Moira an extraordinary role
model. Her innovative thinking and leadership
have supported some of the world’s most
disadvantaged children from an early age through
the Children First Foundation and Global Gardens
of Peace. No longer directly involved in Children
First Foundation, Moira’s latest humanitarian
effort is well under way through her initiative
to create a children’s garden and safe area for
families in Gaza, Palestine.
The 2015 ALGWA (Australian Local Government Women’s Association) Victorian Conference
will take place on Friday 22 May and Saturday 23 May at the Seymour GOTAFE Campus,
Wallis Street, Seymour, VIC 3660.
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MITCHELL
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ALGWA 2015
We would like to thank you for your attendance and participation we hope you enjoyed our
2015 ALGWA Conference in Seymour.
Working together with our community we would like to thank our supporters.
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