Women's Defence Connection

?? Making space for women ?? Join us at the Avalon Airshow for an inspiring networking morning tea and panel discussion ?? Date: Friday, 28 March 2025 ?? Time: 9 AM – 11 AM ??? Location: Vic Gov Executive Business Unit (EBU) #E20 In person event ???? Ticket Price: $45 (Includes Entry to Avalon)

What a Fantastic WDC International Women’s Day Luncheon! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this special occasion. We were truly inspired by our incredible guest speakers, Michelle Campbell and Alison Whittaker (MCIPS) whose words left a lasting impact. A special shoutout to our amazing MC, Helen Horsell for leading the day with such energy and enthusiasm. To our sponsors BAE Systems Australia, Marand Precision Engineering Pty Ltd, Moog Australia Pty Ltd and DIAS, thank you for your support in making this day possible. To our newcomers, welcome to the WDC tribe! We’re thrilled to have you on this journey with us. We hope each of you left feeling motivated and empowered. We can’t wait to see you all at our next event, the Avalon Airshow! Stay tuned for more details.

?? The Women’s Defence Connection - International Women’s Day Luncheon is happening TODAY! ?? Get ready to celebrate, connect, and be inspired as we honor the incredible achievements of women and accelerate action together! ??? Let’s make this an unforgettable day filled with empowerment, progress, and unity! ?? Who’s excited?

?? Sold Out! ?? Thank you for the overwhelming support! ?? The International Women’s Day Luncheon 2025, hosted by the Women’s Defence Connection, is officially SOLD OUT! We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone attending on Friday, 7 March 2025, from 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM AEDT. Stay tuned for more exciting events in the future! ??

Shoutout to DIAS for standing with us as a Bronze Sponsor for the Women’s Defence Connection International Women’s Day Lunch! Your commitment to innovation and diversity is helping shape a defence industry where women thrive. ??? We can’t wait to celebrate #IWD2025 on Friday, March 7—together, we’re making an impact!

? A big thank you to Moog Australia Pty Ltd for being a Bronze Sponsor of the Women's Defence Connection International Women's Day Lunch! ?? Your support helps us continue changing the face of the defence industry and empowering women in this space. We can't wait to celebrate with everyone on Friday, March 7!

?? Shoutout to Marand Precision Engineering Pty Ltd! ?? We’re beyond excited to have Marand as a Silver Sponsor for the Women’s Defence Connection International Women’s Day Lunch! Their support helps us push boundaries, champion diversity, and empower women in defence—because the future is stronger, bolder, and brighter when we all rise together! ? Join us on Friday, March 7, as we celebrate #IWD2025 and continue changing the face of the defence industry!

A huge thank you to BAE Systems Australia for being the Gold Sponsor of the Women’s Defence Connection International Women’s Day Lunch! Your support helps us empower, connect, and uplift women in the defence industry, driving positive change for the future. Join us as we celebrate #IWD2025 on Friday, March 7—changing the face of defence together! ???

?? Exciting Announcement! ?? We are thrilled to introduce Helen Horsell as our MC for the 2025 WDC International Women’s Day Luncheon! With extensive expertise in finance, superannuation, estate planning, and business operations, Helen brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the defence sector. As the Director of Horsell & Vice President of AIDN Victoria, she is a strong advocate for SMEs in Defence, making her the perfect host for this inspiring event. Looking forward to celebrating with you all this Friday!

?? Final Call! ?? Today is the LAST DAY to grab your tickets for the International Women’s Day 2025 Luncheon. Don’t miss out on an inspiring afternoon filled with connection, empowerment, and celebration. PLUS, we’ve got some exciting news—our official website is launching soon! Stay tuned for more updates. ?? In the meantime bookmark our page and use it to secure your last minute ticket: wdconnection.com.au