Webinar Overview
Overcoming adversity: Inspiring women share their stories for International Women’s Day discussion and Q&A
The Public Sector Commission and IPAA WA are proud supporters of International Women’s Day 2021 and its important goals of celebrating women’s achievement, raising awareness against bias and taking action for equality.
In the lead up to IWD 2021, we are co-hosting this online event for the public sector, featuring two inspiring women who have overcome adversity and bias to be outstanding leaders in their respective fields.
Join us to hear the insights of these leading Western Australians on what we can all do to respond positively to complex challenges, reduce inequality and help forge an inclusive world.
Webinar Recording
Host
Sharyn O’Neill FIPAA
Public Sector Commissioner
Sharyn O’Neill was appointed as Public Sector Commissioner in July 2018 following 12 years as Director General of the Department of Education. She is the first woman to undertake the role.
Speakers
Jodi Cant
Director General, Department of Finance
As a transformative leader who is passionate about making a difference for community good, Jodi has a long record of overcoming barriers. Her latest challenge is a very personal one; dealing with the loss of her home in the tragic Wooroloo fire.
Professor Colleen Hayward AM
A senior Noongar woman, Colleen has worked for more than 30 years to address a wide range of complex issues affecting the wellbeing of minority groups across the nation, particularly women and children.
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Syan Dougherty
Syan Dougherty started her career writing for Fashion Voyeur magazine, producing ABC radio and working as a video journalist for GWN7 news. She joined Channel 7’s Today Tonight in 2014, where she reports on a wide range of local, national and international stories.
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