The Ventures Strong Spirit program is a two-day confidence building workshop for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to build their entrepreneurial and leadership skills and connect with strong leaders across sectors.
The program will include opportunities to network with those in the community, hear from a panel of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders and female founders, attend panels on topics such as Agency, Responsibility, and Aunty Theory, Running First Nations Businesses, Communicating with Confidence, and Creating Community. Women from the wider community are welcome.
Funding provided by the Queensland Government, Investing in Queensland Women Grant
Keynote speakers
Prior to joining UQ, Bronwyn was Professor and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) at Central Queensland University (CQU). She was also the Chairperson of CQU Academic Board and BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance Chair in Indigenous Engagement.
She led CQU’s Reconciliation Action Plan process and the Office of Indigenous Engagement Change Proposal – initiatives which focused on realigning functions and activities to maximise resources provided for Indigenous education and support.
Carol is the CEO and Cofounder of Murawin, a national, Indigenous-led consultancy, who are dedicated to creating impact, being culturally respectful, and advocating for the voice of Indigenous Australians and other marginalised groups. Carol and her team use their expertise across Social Outcomes and Engagement, Research and Evaluation, Indigenous Place Strategy, and Sustainability and Innovation, to earn interest and trust amongst their clients and the community. Carol has been a senior manager, with over 35 years’ experience in Indigenous issues in government and the not for profit sector, and was also a Finalist in Supply Nation’s 2022 Indigenous Businesswoman of the Year Award.
Day One
Monday 22 August 2022
| Time | Program content |
|---|---|
| 8.30am | Guest Arrival |
| 9am | Acknowledgment of Country |
| 9.05am | Opening Remarks by Professor Bronwyn Fredericks |
| 9.15am | Keynote by Carol Vale on Developing confidence and identity in First Nations women |
| 10am | Agency, Responsibility, and Aunty Theory moderated by Professor Tracey Bunda |
| 12pm | Lunch and Networking |
| 1pm | Running First Nations Businesses: balancing cultural obligations and commercial aspirations moderated by Leesa Watego |
| 2pm | First Nations Female Founders Panel moderated by Carol Vale |
| 3pm | Event Close |
Day Two
Tuesday 23 August 2022
| Time | Program content |
|---|---|
| 8.30am | Guest Arrival |
| 9am | Welcome |
| 9.15am | Communicating with Confidence Workshop |
| 11.15am | First Nations Leaders Panel moderated by Carol Vale |
| 12.30pm | Lunch and Networking |
| 1.30pm | Creating Community Workshop |
| 2.30pm | Final Wrap-up by Carol Vale |
| 3pm | Event Close |
For any enquires or more information about Strong Spirit,
please contact the Ventures team.