Join us for the 2023 National Conference hosted by ALGWA and the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council from 17-20 May 2023 at RACV Cape Schanck Resort in Victoria.
The Conference brings councillors and officers together from across Australia, to advance female participation in Local Government and put a spotlight on issues facing women in the sector.
Delegates draw inspiration from thought-provoking presenters, network with other attendees and benefit from the tremendous peer support offered by ALGWA.
Browse through the program highlights below, or download the full program as a PDF.
RACV Cape Schanck Resort
BROUGHT TO YOU BY VISION SUPER
Cr Debra Mar – Deputy Mayor, Mornington Peninsula Shire
Host Council welcome
Renée Rainbow – Client Partnership Manager, Vision Super
Sponsor address
Cr Kylie Spears – President, ALGWA Vic
ALGWA Vic welcome
Open for hotel guests - Samphire Restaurant
Registration open for delegates
Bunurong Land Council
Welcome to Country
Tasneem Chopra OAM – Cross Cultural Consultant and Broadcaster
Conference MC welcome
Mayor Cr Steve Holland – Mayor, Mornington Peninsula Shire
Host Council welcome
The Hon Kristy McBain MP – Member for Eden-Monaro, Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories
Welcome address
Cr Kylie Spears – President, ALGWA Vic
ALGWA Vic welcome
Simon Kuestenmacher – The Demographics Group
Global trends shaping Australia
Catherine Fox AM – Leading workplace and leadership commentator
Gender equality in government
Featuring local Mornington Peninsula produce.
Michelle Kleinert – ALGWA Vic Executive Officer
2023 Vic Bursary Award
Melanie Jones OAM – TV and Radio Commentator and former Australian Cricketer
Keynote address
Melanie Jones OAM
Katie Rowe – Associate Professor Sport Management, Deakin University, and Board Director, Basketball Victoria
Rosie King OAM – Advisor, Geelong Cats
Breaking barriers in sport
Linda Scott – ALGA President
ALGA and National Congress
Featuring local Mornington Peninsula produce.
Maree McPherson – Leadership Coach, Facilitator and Mentor
Mentoring and Leadership
Tasneem Chopra
Why diversity matters
Stacey Daniel – Founder, Board Presence
Athena Ali – Career Coach
Accelerating your career
Horizon Ballroom
Michael Stefanovic AM – Chief Municipal Inspector
Ulrike Friedrich – Senior Investigator
Local Government Inspectorate
BROUGHT TO YOU BY BENDIGO BANK
The Epicurean Red Hill
Join us for an optional offsite dinner event at this iconic local venue. Guests will enjoy an Italian ‘cucina’ style menu in the Epicurean’s Shed Restaurant, a space bringing together rustic and industrial chic amidst cosy open fireplaces. Transport provided.
Robert Musgrove – General Manager Corporate & Public Affairs, Bendigo Bank
Sponsor address
Open for hotel guests - Samphire Restaurant
Liana Thompson – President, Local Government Professionals
Thriving in the sector
Liana Thompson
Stacey Daniel – Founder, Board Presence
Margot Foster AM – Founder & Director, The Boardroom School
Women on Boards
The Hon Melissa Horne MP – Member for Williamstown; Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, Roads and Road Safety, Ports and Freight, and Local Government
Meena Singh – Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People
Our role in protecting vulnerable communities
Horizon Ballroom
Maree McPherson – Leadership Coach, Facilitator and Mentor
Mentoring and Leadership
Tasneem Chopra
Why diversity matters
Stacey Daniel – Founder, Board Presence
Athena Ali – Career Coach
Accelerating your career
Horizon Ballroom / Great Southern Ballroom
Peninsula Hot Springs
Pt Leo Estate experience
Sorrento township visit
Point Nepean National Park
Transport provided for all activities
Pre-dinner drinks – 6.30pm – 7pm
Marianne Saliba – ALGWA President
John Baker – CEO, Mornington Peninsula Shire
Kath Koschel – Founder, Kindness Factory
Music by
Velvet Bloom
DJ Hannah
Breakfast open for hotel guests.
The Hon Julie Bishop – Former Politician, ANU Chancellor
Keynote address
Randal Mathieson – Manager Advocacy, Communications & Engagement, Mornington Peninsula Shire
Dawn Loh – Coordinator Community Engagement, Mornington Peninsula Shire
Mornington Peninsula Citizens' Panel - Australia's first representative standing panel
Annemarie McCabe – Mayor, Baw Baw Shire
2024 state host announcement
Liz Pattison – Mayor, Surf Coast Shire
Rebecca McKenzie – CEO, Glen Eira City Council
Ashleigh Vandenberg – Councillor, City of Melton
How leaders Connect, Inspire and Thrive
Licia Heath - Women for Election Australia