The 2020 International Women's Day Event hosted by TasCOSS, LGAT and The Ta...
Event Information
Description
**Ticket Sales Closing Friday 28th February**
The State and Local Government and Community Sectors
2020 International Women’s Day Luncheon
6 March 2020
LGAT, TasCOSS & the Tasmanian State Service warmly invite you to attend our cross sector International Women's Day event in Hobart on Friday 6 March 2020.
The Tasplan International Women’s Day Awards for Excellence 2020 will be presented at the Luncheon. The Tasplan International Women’s Day Awards for Excellence are designed to recognise and give visibility to outstanding contributions by women in Local Government, the Tasmanian State Service and the Community Sector.
To nominate yourself or colleague who is making outstanding contributions in the Local Government, Community Service and State Service Sectors please visit www.lgat.tas.gov.au/iwd2020. Nominations must be made by 9am, Monday 17 February 2020.
Guest Speaker
We are pleased to announce this year’s special guest speaker, sponsored by the University of Tasmania, Trisha Squires, CEO of AFL Tasmania (the first female CEO in AFL), Founder of the Broadbridge Fund and 2019 Tasmanian Telstra Business Woman of the year (Medium and Large Business). Trisha is recognised around Australia for her leadership qualities, clear strategic thinking and resilience. She has an impressive breadth and depth of experience across commercial, philanthropic and community roles. In 2006, she was awarded Young Australian of the Year and was former CEO of Reach and the St Kilda Youth Service. Her story is powerful and moving and sure to inspire all who attend.
Event Details:
Date: Friday 6 March 2020
Time: 12 – 2pm
Venue: Blundstone Arena
Costs: Tickets are $75 in January (early bird) sold out! and $80 thereafter
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women — while also marking a call to action for creating a gender equal world.
We hope you can again join us to celebrate the achievements of Tasmanian women whilst also support us create a gender equal world.
Organiser Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT)
Organiser of The 2020 International Women's Day Event hosted by TasCOSS, LGAT and The Tasmanian State Service
The Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) is the voice of Local Government in Tasmania. LGAT works to protect the interests and rights of councils, to promote the efficient operation of Local Government and to foster strategic and beneficial relationships.
LGAT has been the peak body for Local Government in Tasmania for over 100 years (founded 1911) and is part of a national network of associations. It is funded by councils and other income earned through projects sponsored on behalf of Local Government, and a range of services and sponsorships. LGAT is an incorporated body under the Local Government Act 1993.
