The Australian Schools Women’s Leadership Summit

Presented by NESLI in partnership with Women & Leadership Australia, this interactive, online event will feature inspirational keynote presentations, expert workshops, panel discussions, participant breakout sessions, and online discussion forums.

Agenda highlights:

Development Session
Women Leading Schools: Unsupported, Overlooked and Exhausted 

Dr Janet Smith will explore new research on women leaders in schools. Highlighting the gender discrimination and systemic barriers that still exist, and presenting practical strategies to improve your wellbeing, support your colleagues, and achieve your goals.

Opening Address
Hon Dr Anne Aly MP – Minister for Early Childhood Education; Minister for Youth; Federal Member for Cowan.

Keynote speakers:

• Dyonne Anderson – Principal, Cabbage Tree Island Public School; Chief Executive Officer, Stronger Smarter Institute; President, National Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Principals Association.
• Ellie Cole OAM – Australia’s most decorated Female Paralympic Athlete
• Dr Nicole Archard – Principal, Loreto College Marryatville
• Wendy McCarthy AO Life Fellow FAICD – Social activist; Company advisor; Patron, Sydney Women’s Fund, The Parenthood; Director, FPIP; Former University Chancellor and Secondary School Teacher; Author, Don’t Be Too Polite Girls.