In the News - Women and Leadership

Top stories in the news this week...

Women in Defence

From the DCA - Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Elizabeth Broderick, released the AHRC's report of the Review into the TReatment of Women in the Australian Defence Force. Amongst the 21 recommendations were those related to diversity of leadership and the responsibility of Defence leadership to deliver and ensure effective reform. Find the full report here

Women on Boards


Women on Boards announced this week that they will be launching in the UK. Successful established in Australia, WoB will be holding launch events in London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh in September and October of this year. If you are in the UK and would like to get involved, find more information here.

Women in Leadership

The Sydney Morning Herald reports on the visit of the UN Women Director - Michelle Bachelet - to Canberra, Australia this week.  Ms Bachelet commended and thanked the Australian government's leadership and commitment to improving the lives of women throughout the world.  The government has donated A$6.7 to UN Women for work with victims of domestic violence and revenge attacks in developing countries. For more, go here.

On the Horizon - Upcoming Events for Women in Leadership

June already!! A real variety of events for and featuring women in leadership for the month of June and beyond:

Vision Series with Lord Mayor, Lisa Scaffidi: Value Adding + Brand Australia

Thursday 14^th June | 12 – 2pm | Perth, Australia | Hosted by CEDA 

In her keynote address, the Right Honourable Lord Mayor, Lisa Scaffidi, will provide her vision on how Perth might improve its brand and global reputation, while increasing our economic links internationally.

As part of this discussion, The Lord Mayor will also examine the notion of "Brand Australia" and what this term means in the 21st century. Does Australia deserve to be seen as a trusted and refined nation?

For further details and registration: http://www.ceda.com.au/events/eventdetails/2012/06/w120614?EventCode=W120614

The Purple Boots Cocktail Party

Thursday 28^th June | 6-10pm | Perth, Australia

Hosted by Women in Engineering and Young Engineers WA Event Partner – Clough 

Join Women in Engineering and Young Engineers WA for a night of fun and frivolity raising money for a great cause. All proceeds go to Breast Cancer Care WA.

Proudly supported by Canton Lounge Bar. Canapes included. Free Cocktail/Beverage on Entry. Door Prizes and Raffle on the evening.

All welcome!

For further details and ticket purchases:  http://purplebootscocktailevening.eventbrite.com/  

Perth Business Chicks Breakfast featuring Ms Ita Buttrose

Friday 7^th September | 6:50am for 7:15 – 9am | Perth, Australia | Hosted by Business Chicks 

Ita Buttrose needs little introduction, she is a woman of many firsts. Ita was the first woman to be appointed to the board of Australian Consolidated Press and News Limited and still holds the title as the youngest ever Editor of The Australian Women’s Weekly. Ita has forever changed how women are perceived and valued in the workplace; she has truly paved the way. At a time where women did not hold positions of power, Ita rose to the level of the best blokes in business and didn’t throw her femininity away in the process.

For further details, dates for other Australian locations and registration visit the Business Chicks website

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Perth is the place for Leadership in 2012!

Curtin Graduate School of Business is hosting two international Leadership conferences in 2012.  See you there!

ANZAM 2012 -  26th Annual Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference 

5^th – 7^th December 2012 | Perth, Australia | Hosted by Curtin Graduate School of Business

**Paper submissions close 30^th June 2012**

The 2012 ANZAM Conference theme ‘Managing for Volatility and Stability’ complements the range of more traditional streams and the preceding ANZAM Doctoral Workshop to ensure a comprehensive and versatile Conference that allows you to share research, rekindle existing networks, establish new links and contribute to challenging conversations in a collegial environment.

For further details, registration and paper submission please visit the conference website: http://www.anzamconference.org/

The International “Studying Leadership” Conference

10^th and 11^th December 2012 | Perth, Australia | Hosted by Curtin Graduate School of Business

The 11th International Studying Leadership Conference (ISLC) will be hosted by the Maureen Bickley Centre for Women in Leadership at the Curtin Graduate School of Business, Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia. The theme this year is 'Leadership at the Crossroads?' — reflecting the often conflicting demands, expectations and applications of leadership in increasingly globally complex and unpredictable climates.

For further details and to register your interest in attending, please visit the conference website