A VISION FOR CHANGE
Welcome to The Power of Her, an inclusive symposium presented by the Government of South Australia, focused on empowering women and driving change for gender equality and representation.
Our goal is to provide a platform for knowledge sharing, connect current and future leaders of all cultures, ages, gender and ability, and equip attendees with practical tools, fresh perspectives and inspiration.
By showcasing a diverse range of speakers, we aim to inspire attendees to feel empowered and confident to drive change in their workplace and beyond. Join us in celebrating the achievements of women in leadership and empowering change in gender equality.
The Power of Her is a full day symposium at the iconic Adelaide Oval on Tuesday 8 August 2023. As well as the chance to hear from an amazing mix of speakers, there’ll also be a wide range of hands-on workshops, performances, and extensive networking opportunities.
Your ticket price includes morning and afternoon refreshments and lunch as well as post event drinks and canapés prepared by the talented Adelaide Oval chefs and featuring delicious South Australian produce.
Empower yourself.
Get your ticket today.
MEET THE CHANGE MAKERS
The Power of Her features a dynamic combination of keynote presentations, panel discussions, engaging workshops and performances.
It brings together a truly remarkable mix of speakers and artists whose passion and determination to make change a reality is infectious and whose strength of character and leadership across a wide range of issues is inspirational.
Here’s a sneak peek of the incredible lineup so far… (many more great names will be added soon, so check in regularly to see who’s taking part and make sure you don’t miss out!)
Recently named the 2023 Australian of the Year, she’s a fiercely passionate advocate for social change around body image and her message has reached more than 200 million people around the world.
A two-time marathon runner, lover of life and people, and mum to four, Taryn remains humble, proud and determined to make the biggest impact the world’s ever seen on body image and self-love.
Sarah Gun’s entrepreneurial spirit, tenacity and desire to match innovation with positive social and environmental impact have made her an Australian Social Enterprise leader respected across government, the start-up community, the social economy and the tech world.
Driven by a burning passion for social good, Sarah is the Founder of GOGO Events, a BCorp ‘Best for the World’ event management Social Enterprise that employs women and non-binary people with complex barriers to employment. Over the past decade, GOGO Events has created life re-affirming paid work for 100 people on their journey toward employment.
Moya Dodd is a leading lawyer, sports administrator and former vice-captain of Australia’s women’s football team, the Matildas. Having played in FIFA’s first ever women’s tournament in 1988, twenty-five years later she joined the governing body as one of the first women in its 108-year history and quickly became a driving force for improved equality and ethics within its corridors.
Her journey from the field to the boardroom, combined with over 20 years in law and business, means she’s passionate about sharing her extensive experience, both on and off the field, around critical topics of equality, diversity, inclusion and integrity.
From the lows of a devastating injury to the highs of competing for Australia, and inspiring a Hollywood film, Sam Bloom’s path has been anything but ordinary.
Drawing on her experience of a dream life shattered in an instant by a freak accident in 2013, Sam speaks to what it means to become truly resilient – to face your deepest fears and greatest challenges, and to emerge on the other side undefeated. A highly sought-after speaker, Sam is also a two-time World Para Surfing champion, bestselling author and inspiration behind the international global hit movie, Penguin Bloom, starring Naomi Watts.
EVENT INFORMATION
William Magarey Room, Adelaide Oval / Tarntanya Wama, South Australia
Tuesday 8 August 2023
FAQ's
Event Program Information
Who is the symposium for?
The Power of Her symposium is for anyone interested in promoting gender equality and representation in leadership roles. It is open to all cultures, ages, genders, and abilities, and welcomes both current and emerging leaders from various industries, including business, government, and community organisations.
When will the event program be available?
The full event program for The Power of Her, the Women in Leadership Symposium will be available online by the end of May 2023.
Who are the keynote speakers?
The keynote speakers have been selected to appeal to a broad audience. Their stories celebrate and inspire, are diverse and relatable, practical and conversational with a local and inclusive lens.
Bestselling writer, director, body image campaigner, mother of four and 2023 Australian of the Year, Taryn Brumfitt is the first powerful woman to be announced as a speaker at the symposium.
More speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.
Registration and Ticketing Information
When will tickets go on sale to attend The Power of Her?
Tickets to attend The Power of Her, will be on sale at the end of May 2023. Interested stakeholders are encouraged to register their interest via www.stg-thepowerofherw-staging.kinsta.cloud to receive all the details first.
Why announce the event without the full program being available?
It was important to announce the event details in order to ensure the ‘save the date’ message is spread far and wide as we do not want any interested parties miss out due to their busy schedules later in the year.
How much does it cost to register/purchase a ticket to attend The Power of Her?
The early bird ticket price is $240 and full price is $290. There is a reduced and subsidised ticket price for students/concession and community organisations.
Ticket payments can be made via credit card or bank transfer/ invoice ahead of the event.
What are the options for individual and group ticket discounts?
As part of the event planning process, the cost of tickets has been considered as not to be a barrier to attendance.
In addition to the reduced and subsidised ticket price for students/concession and community organisations, The Power of Her has introduced a ‘Pay It Forward’ option. Corporate organisations will be encouraged to purchase an additional ticket for youth to attend or nominate a donation amount to cover these types of tickets.
Whilst places are limited, attendees wishing to attend who may be experiencing financial hardship or cost of living pressures are encouraged to apply for a Pay It Forward ticket (pending criteria). Register your interest and apply here via email: thepowerofher@sa.gov.au
What does the cost of my ticket include?
The cost of each ticket includes a day of inspiring conversations starting with welcome coffee on arrival, morning and afternoon tea as well as networking lunch. It is the access to the knowledge and tools required to drive the conversation for gender equality in leadership and tangible outcomes to take away, as well as the contacts you will meet that will prove invaluable.
The Venue - William Magarey Room, Adelaide Oval / Tarntanya Wama
Adelaide Oval/ Tarntanya Wama is situated right in the heart of the city, framed by the River Torrens and surrounding precinct. Whether you’re travelling by car, bus, train or tram, Adelaide Oval’s close proximity to the CBD makes it easily accessible.
For more information on visiting the Adelaide Oval please visit their website: Adelaide Oval – Getting here
The Power of Her event will be held in the William Magarey Room, located in the Riverbank Stand, Level 3.
Accessible Facilities:
- All main entries to the stadium (South, East, North and West) are accessible for wheelchair users, semi-ambulant visitors and those accompanied by assistance dogs. Ramps and lifts are used extensively around and within Adelaide Oval to provide safe access for wheelchair or mobility impaired visitors. Ramps are located near all stairs and lifts are located near all escalators.
- Unisex accessible toilets are located near all male and female toilets. In total, there are 41 of these facilities. They are signed with raised tactile/Braille signs that also tell which way you can transfer onto the pan. RH means that you can transfer to the right and LH means to the left, so there will be a toilet to suit your requirements.
- There are also 77 cubicles within male or female toilets that have extra space with the door opening outwards if you use a walking frame or another mobility aid. These toilets, marked with a mobility aid symbol, also have short grab rails on both sides of the cubicle to assist in getting on and off the toilet.
- Male urinals also have these short support rails at each end to support you and your mobility aid.
Is the website accessible?
Yes.
The website has an inbuilt UserWay Accessibility Widget. This means the website has an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Widget which provides additional accessibility functionality to any website.
The Widget tool offers website visitors assistance with changing the website colour contrast, highlighting embedded links, adjusting text sizes & spacing, increasing cursor size, and Dyslexia Friendly fonts.
The tool is accessed via the Round Icon, on the right-hand side of the website landing page. An options menu will appear when the
icon is clicked on. From there, a website user can select the accessibility options they would like to use to help navigate the website.
Website users who have Screen Reader tools within their internet browsers will be alerted to the UserWay Widget when navigating to The Power of Her website.
For website users who would not prefer to use this tool, the icon and menu will remain closed and not change their website experience.
Event Partners and Sponsorship Opportunities
If you or your organisation wishes to partner with us for The Power of Her, please contact us – thepowerofher@sa.gov.au
Resources
Women and girls remain under-served in sport when compared to men and boys. It is of critical importance that sport and recreation organisations continue to increase the representation of women and girls to better reflect Australian society and create a more equitable and inclusive environment.
The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing has developed resources to assist organisations in their efforts to increase female membership and representation.
Resources
Inclusive Uniform Guidelines
Designed to help sport and active recreation organisations to create more inclusive options for women and girls to ensure they feel comfortable and confident participating in their chosen sport
Read MoreWomen and girls remain under-served in sport when compared to men and boys. It is of critical importance that sport and recreation organisations continue to increase the representation of women and girls to better reflect Australian society and create a more equitable and inclusive environment. The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing has developed resources to assist organisations in their efforts to increase female membership and representation:
- Designed to help sport and active recreation organisations to create more inclusive options for women and girls to ensure they feel comfortable and confident participating in their chosen sport: INCLUSIVE UNIFORM GUIDELINES
- These practical, evidence-based guidelines are designed to support sport and active recreation organisations to re-engage women and girls who have previously stepped away from sport: GENDER PLAY GAP GUIDELINES
- Adoption and ongoing review of an Equal Access and Scheduling Policy is a requirement for recipients of The Power of Her Infrastructure and Participation Program to ensure funded projects deliver on the equal access, gender equity and female participation outcomes of the grant program. The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing has developed the Equal Access and Scheduling Policy Template to allow any sport or active recreation organisation, council, or facility owner/manager to edit and adapt the template to develop their own policy: EQUAL ACCESS AND SCHEDULING POLICY TEMPLATE