Locals Lead!

Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health warmly invites you to attend Locals Lead!, an event organised through the PACE Leadership program. We will be hosting a panel discussion celebrating migrant and refugee women's civic participation and highlighting their essential role within community spaces and local councils.

We look forward to sharing an exciting afternoon with you - with great discussions, networking and delicious food at the State Library of Victoria.

This event is part of a month of celebrating International Women's Day, which calls for women's leadership and collaboration in our community within the digital era.

Speakers
Our panel will be comprised of brilliant community leaders, group organisers, councillors and community members, including PACE Leadership participants. Speakers will be announced shortly.

Who this event is for:

  • local council staff
  • state government staff
  • representatives from community organisations
  • community leaders
  • community hub workers
  • social group organisers
  • migrant and refugee women, who would like to further participate, advocate, community and engage with their community!

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About PACE Leadership

This event is organised through the PACE (Participate, Advocate, Communicate and Engage) Leadership program. Since 2009, PACE Leadership has been supporting migrant and refugee women to take the lead in their work, community, local government and daily lives. The program strengthens migrant women's skills, knowledge and expertise to access informal and formal leadership opportunities. Using an intersectional feminist approach, it aims to advocate for a more equitable future for all. To learn more about our program, please visit their website.

About MCWH

Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health is a national organisation that aims to improve the health and wellbeing through health education and information, training and advocacy. For more information, please visit their website.