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FW Presents: Start here

Tuesday 6 October, 2026
12:30pm - 1:30pm AEDT

We get it. With persistent gender pay gaps across every industry, driving real workplace change can feel overwhelming. Where do you even begin? Over your lunch break, our panel of gender equity experts will share candid stories, practical hacks and easy-to-take first steps to create lasting change in your workplace.

Free webinar
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FW Social Club: Dinner series

Canberra: Thursday 15 October, 2026

Brisbane: Thursday 5 October, 2026

Join us for dinner with a few of your close friends, aka fellow members. Set in handpicked venues and hosted by the FW team. Numbers are capped to keep things cosy.

FW Members only
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FW Dinner in Melbourne

Melbourne: Thursday 8 October, 2026
6:00pm - 9:00pm AEDT

Come along to this members-only dinner at the Oriental Teahouse in South Yarra. Hosted by FW's Christine Ellem, get to know the incredible women around you, over really good food.

FW Members only
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Peer Learning Session: Self-advocacy and chronic illness

Tuesday 13 October, 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm AEDT

Navigating work while managing a chronic illness requires clarity and communication. This session gives you time to explore self-advocacy strategies, from initiating conversations to negotiating flexibility. We'll break into small groups to turn reflection into action in a supportive environment.

Free for FW Members
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Mini Masterclass: Resilience and the art of the pivot

Tuesday 27 October, 2026
12:00pm - 12:45pm AEDT

Leadership today requires the ability to change direction at pace, whilst safeguarding employee wellbeing, you know the stress and high emotion. Whether you are dealing with budget cuts, redundancy, shifting market trends, or internal restructuring, managers must learn the "art of the pivot." Drawing on their own experiences navigating complex workplace shifts and personal hurdles, Helen and Jamila share how to lead a team when the roadmap is unclear.

Free for FW Members
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FW Dinner in Sydney

Thursday 29 October, 2026
6:00pm - 9:00pm AEDT

Come along to this members-only dinner at Il Baretto in Paddington. This night is all about getting to know the incredible women around you, over really good food.

FW Members only
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FW Masterclass: Presenting for success with Alice Monfries

Wednesday 11 November, 2026
11:00am - 2:30pm AEDT

Whether you're presenting to a boardroom, a client or a camera, this session gives you the techniques to land your message every time.
 Hosted by Alice Monfries, this session will cover: Communicating with impact, executive presence, the psychology of staying calm, breathing techniques and holding your audience’s attention. This masterclass is delivered live and online.

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FW Masterclass: Practical people management

Tuesday 1 December, 2026
11:00am - 2:30pm AEDT

This session gives you real strategies for leading diverse teams, navigating difficult conversations and conducting performance reviews that drive growth — through interactive activities and real-world scenarios. This session will cover: Getting to know your team, becoming a people manager, managing relationships and having difficult conversations. This masterclass is delivered live and online

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Peer Learning Session: Thriving through change

Thursday 3 December, 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm AEDT

As 2026 ends, it's time to reflect beyond the highlight reels. This session gives you space to look back honestly at both the intentional changes you led and the unexpected ones you navigated. We'll break into small groups to turn reflection into action.

Free for FW Members
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FW Leadership Summit 2027: Save the date

March 2027

Experience two days of high-impact keynotes, panels and networking alongside a community that actually backs you. Join us in person or become an FW member for $149/year and receive a virtual ticket valued at $450.

Two days, countless connections

Past events

Since 2018, we’ve gathered on the unceded lands of this country and taken part in the traditions of the world’s oldest continuing civilisation - by seeking wisdom, speaking truth and sharing all that we know.

Culture

“Culture didn’t give up on me”

By Odessa Blain
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What redundancy taught these leaders

By Kano Nagata
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Career | Jobs Academy

What it actually costs to get a job in regional Australia

By Jesse Kitzler
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Why women must shape the AI revolution

By FW
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Meet the leaders

By FW
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Leadership

“This is something to celebrate.”

By Patti Andrews
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Leadership

“If I was a bloke, I would have said, ‘Yes, I nailed that’.”

By Patti Andrews
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Culture killers

By FW
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My worst day at work

By FW
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The simple steps for big rewards

By FW
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The hidden truth about financial abuse and long-term recovery

By FW
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Redundancy shame: how to move past it and thrive

By FW
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The AI era

By FW
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The Download

By FW
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AI expert insights

By FW
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Near enough is good enough

By FW
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In conversation with Rosie Waterland and Jamila Rizvi

By FW
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A reflection on events that sparked transformation

By FW
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The secret to meaningful change

By FW
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The future of work and skills

By FW
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The future of work is here

By FW
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Career | Jobs Academy

“Jobs Academy helps you reinvent yourself”

By Jesse Kitzler
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Career | Leadership

“I didn’t have time to be sick – and that’s a problem”

By Patti Andrews
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Career | Leadership

It’s time to put your AI oxygen mask on

By Melanie Dimmitt
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Replay

Leading through change

By FW
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Leadership

The medicine gap

By Melanie Dimmitt
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Leadership

“Thanks Minister, I can’t take the job”

By Melanie Dimmitt
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Culture

“Our people have always been evolving”

By Patti Andrews
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AI | Career

“Systems built without us will embed assumptions about who matters and who doesn’t”

By Melanie Dimmitt
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Leadership

How Amanda Rishworth’s worst day forged her path

By Sally Spicer
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Career

“Stuckness is just data. It’s not destiny”

By Melanie Dimmitt
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AI | Leadership

I cloned my boss: A tech optimist’s take on the future of work

By Sally Spicer
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Past events in pictures

"Absolutely loved the summit. Best personal development event I have ever been to. Well done FW, you smashed this out of the ballpark!"

– Kylie, after attending the FW Leadership Summit