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Nov 30 2017 8:30 am - Nov 30 2017 4:00 pm
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Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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Featuring Indigenous women experienced in governance and leadership, this one day Masterclass focuses on effective strategies for promoting gender equality and cultural diversity.

INDIGENOUS WOMEN IN GOVERNANCE

Featuring Indigenous women experienced in governance and leadership, this one day Masterclass focuses on effective strategies for promoting gender equality and cultural diversity. Michelle Deshong, June Oscar & Dr Jackie Huggins

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Keynote speakers
Michelle Deshong
Michelle Deshong
CEO Of The Australian Indigenous Governance Institute
Ms Michelle Deshong draws connection to Kuku Yulanji nation in North Queensland. She is the CEO of the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute. Michelle will share insight into local and global perspectives of Indigenous Governance excellence.
Dr Jackie Huggins Am
Dr Jackie Huggins Am
Co-chair Of National Congress Of Australia’s First People
Dr Jackie Huggins is a Bidjara (central Queensland) and Birri-Gubba Juru (North Queensland) woman from Queensland. Throughout her career spanning over four decades, Jackie has played a leading role in reconciliation, literacy, women’s issues and social justice.
June Oscar Ao
June Oscar Ao
Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner
June is a proud Bunuba woman from the remote town of Fitzroy Crossing in Western Australia’s Kimberly region. She is a strong advocate for Indigenous Australian languages, social justice, women’s issues, and has worked tirelessly to reduce Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
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Program
- Presentations from keynote speakers
  • Presentations from keynote speakers
- Panel discussions with a range of Indigenous female CEO’s of community organisations
  • Panel discussions with a range of Indigenous female CEO’s of community organisations
- Practical workshop on gender strategies in governance
  • Practical workshop on gender strategies in governance
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    You have to provide the opportunity for women to get to the table. Once we are there, we will show you we are equal

    Michelle Deshong

    You have to provide the opportunity for women to get to the table. Once we are there, we will show you we are equal

    Michelle Deshong