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Take on Board breakfast, October 2019 – book today

Thinking that joining a board might be an ideal way to make your contribution? Not sure where to start, where to look, or even if your skills are what a board needs?

This event is ideal for aspiring, new or experienced directors or those wanting to meet new and interesting people.

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OUR SPEAKERS

Fiona Williams

Fiona is the Child Safe Volunteering Hub Project Lead at Australian Volunteers International. She has worked in the international development sector as a child protection/safeguarding specialist for over 15 years, having previously worked at Save the Children. She is currently a member of the Great Ocean Road Health Board and was Chair of the Bethany Board of Management. Fiona started her career as a family and child/youth lawyer.

Sheena Watt

Proud Yorta Yorta woman, Sheena Watt is the Executive Manager for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy & Programs at AFL SportsReady. Sheena is an advocate for the public health, an Aboriginal engagement advisor and a Board Director. She is a board member VicHealth – The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, Progressive Public Health Australia and the Victorian Council of Social Services (VCOSS). Sheena is also a member of the Clinical Governance Committee at Merri Health, Policy and Programs Task Group at Women’s Health Victoria and the Family Matters Campaign Leadership Group with SNAICC.

Recently Sheena was recognised as a Top 50 Australian Advanced Not-For-Profit Governance Leader.

SESSION DETAILS

On Thursday 24 October 2019 at 7:30am – 9.00am

LOCATION

Henry and the Fox

525 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000

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