Empowering changemakers, women and girls,
through storytelling, innovation and technology.
Empowering changemakers, women and girls, through storytelling, innovation and technology.
Date: Wednesday 6th March
Time: 8.30am to 12.00pm (option to stay until 1.00pm for book signing or to attend Tech Bar)
Location: Maitland Town Hall
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Tickets: From $80 per person
Join Carrie’s Place for an inspirational and inclusive International Women's Day Brunch on Wednesday 6th March at Maitland Town Hall.
Our event “Empowering changemakers, women and girls, through storytelling, innovation and technology” will connect, support, educate and empower all women on important issues in the digital age.
The event program has been crafted to raise awareness in the community on coercive control through the powerful medium of storytelling & to increase personal safety.
The event includes:
- Keynote speech, book sales and signing from award-winning author & DV advocate, Jas Rawlinson - pre-purchase a signed copy of her book here!
- Emceed by the local legend, Melinda Smith
- Presentations from a client with lived experience & the Zahra Foundation, currently partnering with Carrie’s Place to deliver the ‘Pathway to Empowerment’ program
- Industry expert in tech safety & IT
- Delicious brunch catered by Sprout Catering, entertainment by local artist, John Milburn and gift bag for all guests
- and so much more!
Make your contribution to
International Women's Day 2024.
Make your contribution to
International Women's Day 2024.
Meet our International Women's Day Emcee, Melinda Smith!
Melinda Smith spent 25 years working as a journalist and presenter in the media across radio and television, co-anchoring NBN Television’s 6pm News for more than a decade.
After undertaking a Master of Business at The University of Newcastle, she applied her expertise and media experience to corporate communication and public relations roles, later establishing her own consultancy firm to deliver strategic communication and profiling services, skills training, and coaching.
She is co-founder of the recently launched www.peakpresenting.com.au.
Melinda was a non-executive director on The Mutual Bank board for nearly a decade, has served on a number of community advisory boards, and supported many charity events across the region. She is a strong advocate for mentoring and is a Life Member and Patron of Mentor Support Network.
Meet our International Women's Day Emcee, Melinda Smith!
Melinda Smith spent 25 years working as a journalist and presenter in the media across radio and television, co-anchoring NBN Television’s 6pm News for more than a decade.
After undertaking a Master of Business at The University of Newcastle, she applied her expertise and media experience to corporate communication and public relations roles, later establishing her own consultancy firm to deliver strategic communication and profiling services, skills training, and coaching.
She is co-founder of the recently launched www.peakpresenting.com.au.
Melinda was a non-executive director on The Mutual Bank board for nearly a decade, has served on a number of community advisory boards, and supported many charity events across the region. She is a strong advocate for mentoring and is a Life Member and Patron of Mentor Support Network.
A massive thank you to our International Women's Day sponsors!
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A massive thank you to our International Women's Day sponsors!
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