Join us for our annual Women in Leadership Charity Fundraiser

An inspiring evening of powerful conversations and thought-provoking discussion, aimed at shaping a more inclusive future.

Come together, share in the spirit of the evening, and be part of something bigger.

📅 Thurs 7 May, 5:30 – 8:30pm

📍 Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club

🎟️ $89 includes canapés and a drink on arrival

Meet your 2026 panellists:

– Mika Koelma is the Co-Founder of Hey Zomi, the Australian-founded business making reusable period care mainstream and breaking down the taboos that hold women back.

– Emma Loffman-Moore is an Avionics Technician on the F-35A Lightning and a passionate advocate for resilience, emotional intelligence and women in Defence.

– Ben Jeffries, Head Coach of the Newcastle Knights NRLW team, has long championed women's rugby league from the Indigenous Women's All Stars to the PNG Orchids at the World Cup.

– Viv Allanson OAM is an award-winning CEO, nursing pioneer and tireless community advocate with over five decades of experience transforming aged care in the Hunter region.

Taking the stage as our keynote speaker is Nuatali Nelmes GAICD — Emeritus Lord Mayor of Newcastle, sustainability pioneer and Honorary Professor of Practice at the University of Newcastle. A true champion of gender equity and visionary leadership.

All funds raised from the event enables us to continue to deliver connected, capacity-building early childhood & therapy supports for children and their families in the Hunter.