

Responding to the call from our 1,600+ community members to dive deeper into intersectionality, we invite you to join us at the Intersectional Women Leaders & Allyship Summit. Taking place on 17-18 June in Naarm/ Melbourne, this Summit brings together emerging and established leaders, advocates, and allies to drive meaningful change in leadership and employment outcomes for women from diverse backgrounds—including but not limited to CALD, CARM, First Nations, migrant, LGBTIQA+, and disability communities.
With diverse women facing multiple forms of marginalisation and a lack of leadership visibility, it is crucial to create opportunities that support and uplift leadership pathways. Considering the growing DEI backlash and increasing uncertainty for marginalised communities, it is more important than ever for leaders and organisations to commit to driving measurable, lasting impact for diverse women in leadership.
Be equipped with the insights, strategies, and practical tools needed
to create inclusive change. The Summit will explore key topics such as breaking systemic and leadership barriers, building leadership toolkits, embracing complexity and driving inclusive change, creating pathways and empowering career progression, and transforming workplace culture while championing allyship. Designed to accelerate leadership growth, career advancement, and inclusive workplace cultures, this is your opportunity—whether as an intersectional leader, advocate, or ally—to step up and drive meaningful change.
We look forward to seeing you this June.
HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2025

Informed by their upcoming Applying Intersectionality Guide, hear from the Diversity Council of Australia as they break down common misconceptions about intersectionality. Gain insights that will challenge assumptions, shift perspectives, and redefine the way you lead:
Sheetal Deo
Education Director
Diversity Council Australia

With the Victorian Government being the only jurisdiction
in Australia with an Applying Intersectionality Guide, hear directly from Dr. Niki Vincent, Victorian Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner, as she shares key frameworks shaping intersectional leadership.
Discover the next steps CEOs are taking to champion inclusive cultures, evolve allyship, and drive meaningful change:

Professor
Nareen Young
Associate Dean
(Indigenous Leadership and Engagement) | Professor, Indigenous Policy (Indigenous Workforce Diversity) at the Jumbunna Institute of Indigenous Education and Research University of Technology Sydney

Catherine Liddle
Chief Executive Officer
SNAICC – National Voice for Our Children

Angela Nolan
Group Chief
Executive Officer
Mercy Health Australia (NZIER)

David Gillespie
Managing Director
Jemena

Enquire about being a Bursary Partner at the Summit. Contact us at partnerships@womenleadersinstitute.com to find out more
FEATURED SPEAKERS

Dr Niki Vincent
Victorian Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner
(she/her)

Catherine Liddle
Chief Executive Officer
SNAICC – National Voice for Our Children
(she/her)

Angela Nolan
Group Chief Executive Officer
Mercy Health Australia

Nicky Chung
Chief Executive Officer
Australian Vietnamese Women's Association
(she/her)

Lisa Chiba
Managing Director
Momentum Energy
(she/her)

David Gillespie
Managing Director
Jemena

Div Pillay
Chief Executive Officer; Co-Founder
MindTribes; Culturally Diverse Women

Dr Rachna Gandhi
Chief Transformation, Digital and Data Officer
Ramsay Health Care
(she/her)

REASONS TO ATTEND

ACCELERATE INTERSECTIONAL LEADERSHIP
Gain practical strategies to drive systemic change and create leadership pathways that empower and advance diverse women.
EXPAND YOUR NETWORK
Build an influential network of mentors, allies, and advocates through our
structured networking sessions, with opportunities to reconnect and strengthen relationships at key touchpoints throughout the Summit.
FOSTERING INCLUSIVE CULTURES
Discover practical strategies to champion and cultivate an inclusive culture where employees feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work and thrive in their careers.
EMPOWERING ALLYSHIP
Collaborate with allies in a focused mini workshop to develop tangible strategies for advancing inclusivity together.
LEVEL UP YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Gain actionable insights at our ‘How-To’ Leadership Toolkit and Leadership Strategy Sessions, designed to help you overcome leadership hurdles and step into your full potential.
ACTION-PACKED REFLECTION
Develop a personalised action plan to transform your learnings into actionable steps for leadership growth.



Explore the Summit
Venue
Naarm/Melbourne
