Celebrating Women Driving Change in Health, Education & Innovation
The Gold Coast Health & Knowledge Precinct is proud to host our third annual International Women’s Day event, bringing together inspiring leaders, innovators, and changemakers.
Join us as we celebrate the incredible contributions of women across healthcare, research, education and innovation, and explore how collaboration within the Precinct is shaping a more inclusive and innovative future.
📅 Wednesday, 2 April 2025
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Aviary Rooftop Bar, Southport Sharks
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Meet our incredible lineup of speakers
🌟 Associate Professor Dr Lara Herrero – 2023 Prime Minister’s Prize for New Innovators award-winner, research leader in mosquito-borne diseases and medical doctor.
🌟 Ali Stokes & Associate Professor Dr Laura Diamond – Transforming biomechanics and musculoskeletal health through cutting-edge software and hardware innovations, improving patient care and healthcare accessibility.
🌟Vanessa Rebgetz – Principal of Queensland Academy for Health Sciences (QAHS), exploring pathways for future healthcare leaders in conversation with Cordelia Mead-Small and Maria Ciubuc-Batcu, both QAHS graduates, Griffith University alumni, and now an intern and medical registrar at GCUH.
🌟Cr Brooke Patterson – Closing the discussion with reflections on key insights, takeaways and the collective impact of women driving change across the Precinct.
This is a celebration of the collective achievements of women across the Precinct, so whether you’re a leader, mentor, colleague, student, or ally, this is a chance to support and be part of an important conversation about the role of women in the Precinct.
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