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Do you want to learn more about working in Advocacy, Policy and Government Relations? How do you influence policy? How do you work effectively with government? And, how do you ensure your organisation has a voice in critical debates? This is a vital part of work in the Aid, Development & Humanitarian Sector and one that attracts much interest.
It can also be a bit daunting so we will bring our usual great speakers to share their experience and knowledge and answer your questions about working in this area.
Come along to meet other women in the sector, share a glass of wine and nibbles and make new connections.
Save the Date - details of speakers and venue confirmations are on the way! Let us know if there is a speaker you want to hear and we will try to secure their participation.
Cost: FREE for WIAD Members, $25 for Supporters, $10 for Non-Member Students, interns and unwaged, and $5 ONLINE. Link to be shared after registration.
*Members will be sent a discount code for free access, please check your emails (including spam/junk mail).
*Once purchased, tickets are non-refundable.
Everyone is welcome, so please share this email with your friends and colleagues. Keep an eye on our website for details of the event.
Speakers
Bridi Rice
Bridi Rice is CEO of the Development Intelligence Lab and co-founder of the Asia Pacific Development, Diplomacy and Defence Dialogue. Bridi’s career in development and foreign policy includes a three-year stint as Director at the Australian Council for International Development, eight years as a senior public servant for the Attorney-General’s Department and two years as a Senior Manager at global consulting firm Ernst & Young.
Bridi was national awardee of the Fulbright Scholarship in Not-for-Profit Leadership and is currently engaged as a strategic adviser on the future of development cooperation with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Bridi is a National Security College Expert Associate and a Senior Associate with the Project on Fragility and Mobility and the Project on Prosperity and Development at the Centre for Strategic & International Studies.
Jennifer Peake
Jennifer is Results' Global Health Manager. With over 15 years of experience in health, policy, and leadership Jennifer’s experience spans over government, corporate and the not-for-profit sector. Jennifer is adept at fostering collaborative and high-performing environments, communicating with key stakeholders, and facilitating data-driven decision-making. Jennifer is driven by a strong desire to make a meaningful impact in health and ensure equitable access to healthcare for those in need.
Jennifer holds a Master of International Public Health (MIPH) from University of New South Wales, a Graduate Certificate in Nutrition from Deakin University, and a Bachelor of Health Sciences from Sydney University in addition to completing further studies in Clinical Governance and Health Informatics.