AWL Summit 2020
Alone we can do little, together we can do more: the power of partnerships and positive effects of inclusion on our wellbeing
Queensland Health recognised International Women’s Day and Queensland Women’s Week with a full day summit designed to empower women to reach their full career potential. In its sixth year, the 2020 Aspiring Women Leaders' Summit was designed to look closely at the value of strong partnerships as we build momentum towards greater diversity and inclusion outcomes and wellbeing. The theme for the 2020 AWL Summit was 'Alone we can do little, together we can do more: the power of partnerships and positive effects of inclusion on our wellbeing'.
The Summit was open to aspiring leaders from across Queensland Health and other Queensland Government agencies—both men and women. Queensland Government employees at all classification levels were invited to attend and engage in productive conversations about the importance of partnering for diversity and inclusion. Attendees were able to:
- gain inspiration and insight from a range of dynamic leaders
- interact with presenters and other attendees, both face-to-face and digitally
- learn about the importance of partnering for diversity and inclusion
- expand and build professional networks.
2020 AWL Summit's video and audio recordings
Summit highlights
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Welcome to Country
Acknowledgement of traditional owners, Waveney Yasso
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Summit welcome
Jillian Whiting, MC
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Opening address
Barbara Phillips, Deputy Director-General, Corporate Service Division, Queensland Health
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Keynote Julie McKay
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, PwC
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Remarks by Hon Di Farmer
Minister Child Safety, Youth and Women, Minister for Domestic and Family Violence
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Keynote Ian Healy
Former Australian Cricketer
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Remarks by Robyn Littlewood
Chief Executive, Health and Wellbeing Queensland
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Keynote Good Chef Bad Chef
Chef Adrian Richardson and nutritionist Rosie Mansfield
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Closing Address
The Hon Steven Miles, Minister for Health and Minister for Ambulance Services
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One on one interviews with keynote speakers, sponsors and exhibitors
Karen Matthews
Senior Customer Relationship Manager, Benestar
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Hamish Bessant
Chair of the whole-of-government LGBTIQ+ committee
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Megan Ashenden
Megan Ashenden, Member Education Officer, QSuper
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Dr Dee Gibbon
Associate Director of Workplace Diversity and Inclusion at The University of Queensland
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Aunty Lesley Williams
Author and Cultural Advisor & Ruby Wharton, Indigenous Activist
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Dr Alex Markwell
Chair of the Queensland Clinical Senate and founding member of Wellness Resilience
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Fiona Hodges
Strategic Partnership Manager, Orange Sky
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Ian Healy
Former Australian Cricketer
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Julie McKay
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, PwC
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Robyn Littlewood
Chief Executive, Health and Wellbeing Queensland
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Rosie Mansfield and Adrian Richardson
Good Chef Bad Chef
