WiDA & WIIS VIC - International Women's Day

Join the Women in Defence Association and Women in International Security Victoria Teams to celebrate our community!

Women in Defence Association (WiDA) and Women in International Security Australia (WIIS-A) are excited to announce our partnership in Victoria delivering a special event for International Women’s Day

United Nations IWD Theme: Balance the Scales

Join the WiDA and WIIS-A community for our first-ever Melbourne-based collaboration event as we discuss the National Defence Strategy in the scope of balancing the scales.

This inaugural Victorian gathering brings together people across the defence and national security ecosystem to connect, reflect and contribute to the collective effort required to accelerate progress toward gender balance, equity and inclusive leadership.

Enjoy an evening of meaningful conversation, connection, and insight in a relaxed, professional setting.

Why Attend?

• Hear perspectives from industry leaders through an insightful panel discussion
• Build relationships across defence, industry, government, and academia
• Connect with the WiDA-WIIS community and broader Victorian defence network

Event Hosts:

• Professor Maria Rost Rublee, Melbourne Uni - WIIS-A
• Cai Lin Tan, WiDA
• Reena Strehle, WiDA

Panelists:

• Major General Michelle Campbell AM, Head of Reserve and Cadet Division
• Amanda Gorley, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
• Peter Kalatzis, Just Focus

Cost

Free to attend, thanks to the generous support of our event sponsor Clayton Utz.

What’s Included

• Drinks and canapés
• Facilitated networking
• Panel discussion exploring the National Defence Strategy (NDS)

Who Should Attend?

This is a gender-inclusive event open to all those connected to, or interested in, the defence sector, including Defence families, Australian Defence Force (ADF), Australian Public Service (APS), Industry and suppliers, Academia and those considering a career in defence.

Venue

Clayton Utz
Level 18, 333 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC

Photography & Videography

Photography and videography will occur at this event. By registering and attending, you consent to the use of images and recordings for WiDA promotional purposes.
If you prefer not to be photographed, please contact WiDA in advance and we will make reasonable accommodations.

Corporate Partners

Thank you to our valued Corporate Partners whose ongoing support makes WiDA possible:

Gold Partners

• WorkSec
• ASC
• Curtin NRAS

Silver Partner

• BAE Systems Australia

Bronze Partner

• Just Focus

Stay Connected

📧 members@womenindefenceassociation.org
🌐 www.womenindefenceassociation.org

WiDA membership is free — join our community today.

Important Note

By registering for this event, you agree to receive event-related communications and be added to the Women in Defence Association (WiDA) mailing list. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Thank you to our proud event sponsor Clayton Utz