International Women's Day 2025 - March Forward!
We are excited to share the 2025 International Women's Day theme from UN Women Australia is 'March Forward'! It's time to turn promises into progress.
This theme is a powerful reminder that progress requires bold, decisive steps. It's not just about reflecting on how far we've come—it's about driving real change for a truly equal future for all women and girls. It is a call to action, encouraging everyone to embrace progress and unity in the fight for gender equality.
Symbolising the collective movement towards a future where all women are empowered to lead, innovate, and thrive without barriers. March Forward emphasizes the importance of collaboration across generations and communities, urging us to keep breaking barriers while celebrating women's achievements.
Looking to make an impact for IWD 2025? Check out our inspiring speakers and advocates who are shaping the future of gender equality and breaking barriers.
Contact our expert team on 1300 799 823 or enquire here for more information.
Jamila Rizvi is a leading voice on gender equality and social change, known for her wit, empathy, and engaging insights. A celebrated author, media personality, and champion for women's rights, Jamila brings fresh perspectives on workplace equity, resilience, and driving change in challenging times.
Learn more about Jamila >> https://www.saxton.com.au/speakers/jamila-rizvi
Gina Chick is a rewilding facilitator, adventurer, writer, and speaker. Gina participated in the first series of Alone Australia, which aired on SBS Television in 2023. After 67 days of intense vulnerability, she was the last person standing and the second woman to win an Alone solo challenge. Her determination, passion, and love for nature endeared her to over 5.5 million Australians.
Learn more about Gina >> https://www.saxton.com.au/speakers/gina-chick
Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts is a proud Bundjalung Widubul-Wiabul Woman, a Human Rights advocate, author, and writer with degrees in Law and Social Work. She completed her First-class honours thesis at the University of New South Wales.
In 2023, Vanessa became the ACT’s first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Commissioner. In this role, she will protect and promote the rights and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth in the ACT, both individually and systemically.
Learn more about Vanessa >> https://www.saxton.com.au/speakers/vanessa-turnbull-roberts
Chyloe Kurdas is a respected leader in inclusion, belonging, high performance, and transformative change. Known for her role in creating the AFLW, revitalizing Australian women’s golf, and promoting inclusive sports communities, she brings extensive experience. As a child of Hungarian and Turkish migrants, Chyloe values sports for building community and belonging. At age five, she realized she couldn’t play football professionally due to her gender, inspiring her to focus on inclusion. Playing football on the MCG remains one of her life's best moments.
Learn more about Chyloe >> https://www.saxton.com.au/speakers/chyloe-kurdas
Julia Gillard was sworn in as the 27th Prime Minister of Australia on 24 June 2010 and served in that office until June 2013. As Prime Minister and in her previous role as Deputy Prime Minister, Ms Gillard was central to the successful management of Australia’s economy, the 13th biggest economy in the world, during the Global Financial Crisis and as Australia positioned to seize the benefits of Asia’s rise.
Learn more about Julia >>https://www.saxton.com.au/speakers/the-hon-julia-gillard-ac
Nyadol Nyuon OAM was born in a refugee camp in Itang, Ethiopia, and raised in Kakuma Refugee camp, Kenya. In 2005, at the age of eighteen, she moved to Australia as a refugee.?In 2022 she was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in recognition of her service to human rights and refugee women.?Since then, Nyadol has completed a Bachelor of Arts from Victoria University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Melbourne and worked as a commercial litigator with Arnold Bloch Leibler.
Learn more about Nyadol >>https://www.saxton.com.au/speakers/nyadol-nyuon
In 2023, Kate Ceberano celebrated 40 years and 30 albums in the Australian music industry, cementing her place as one of its most enduring and inspirational stars. 11 platinum and 8 gold albums, 10 Top 10 albums, 15 Top 40 singles, 3 Countdown awards, 4 ARIA awards from 20 nominations and over 6000 live performances.?
Learn more about Kate >> https://www.saxton.com.au/speakers/kate-ceberano
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Elizabeth Wright is an Australian Paralympic Medallist and ABC journalist with a drive to help people understand what disability is, the issues disabled people face and how to be a better disability ally.?Elizabeth was born with a limb difference and since childhood has advocated for her right to be included in mainstream schooling, in sports, at university and in the workplace.
Learn more about Elizabeth >> https://www.saxton.com.au/speakers/elizabeth-wright
For 25 years Naomi has been bringing people together whether it’s with her experience businesses, her speaking or writing. She is a strong advocate for business owners.?Known as entrepreneur and business leader; following the growth of RedBalloon which she founded in 2001, Naomi co-founded the Big Red Group (BRG) in 2017.?Naomi had a corporate career with Apple, KPMG, IBM and Ansett Australia prior to becoming an entrepreneur. She is a prolific blogger, podcaster, and business commentator, and she appeared as the #RedShark in four seasons of Shark Tank Australia.?
Learn more about Naomi >> https://www.saxton.com.au/speakers/naomi-simson
Layne Beachley AO is a national treasure, entrepreneur, passionate environmental campaigner and advocate for mental wellness. With a legacy as a seven-time World Surfing Champion between 1998 and 2006, she has transcended her athletic achievements to become a prominent voice in the fields of personal development and mental health.?In recent years, Layne has focused her energy on empowering individuals through her work with Awake Academy, an organization she co-founded that emphasizes holistic approaches to mental wellness.
Learn more about Layne >> https://www.saxton.com.au/speakers/layne-beachley
Dr Michelle Dickinson (MNZM) is a force of nature in the world of nanotechnology and materials engineering. Her career is a testament to her unwavering commitment to innovation, education, and empowering others.
For over two decades, Michelle has been at the forefront of technological breakthroughs, tackling challenges across various fields - from medical applications to cutting-edge solutions for startups and established corporations.
Learn more about Michelle >> https://www.saxton.com.au/speakers/dr-michelle-dickinson
Faustina Agolley, affectionally called Fuzzy, has enjoyed a career of over 15 years across Broadcast Television, Music, DJing, Writing, and Theatre.?She's a proud Black and Asian gay Australian of Ghanaian and Chinese-Malaysian heritage.?Faustina began her career interviewing her idols like Alicia Keys to then icons-in-the-making like Adele, Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga while bringing joy to Australian homes on Video Hits.?She's also co-hosted The Voice and Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.?
Learn more about Fuzzy >> https://www.saxton.com.au/speakers/faustina-fuzzy-agolley
Lucinda Hartley is an award-winning technology entrepreneur and a leading expert in the social trends shaping the future of work and cities. As an urban futurist, she inspires organisations to think like entrepreneurs and plan for the disruption ahead.?
Learn more about Lucinda >> https://www.saxton.com.au/speakers/lucinda-hartley
Shirley Chowdhary is a dynamic advocate for diversity, inclusion, and leadership, bringing a unique perspective grounded in her work across corporate, not-for-profit, and community sectors. Known for her authenticity and commitment to social impact, Shirley challenges audiences to think deeply about equity and actionable change.
Learn more about Shirley >> https://www.saxton.com.au/speakers/shirley-chowdhary
Julie Hirsch is an award-winning social entrepreneur and innovator, recognised as Telstra’s Victorian Business Woman of the Year and named on the Forbes 30 under 30 list.
A dynamic and uplifting speaker, Julie is passionate about sharing her experience-led knowledge of how innovation, social impact, and entrepreneurial excellence can be embedded into commercial, educational, and government institutions.
Learn more about Julie >> https://www.saxton.com.au/speakers/julie-hirsch
Contact our expert team on 1300 799 823 or enquire here for more information.