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Accelerating Impact Series - 5 March 2025

Accelerating Impact Series - 5 March 2025
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As we approach International Women’s Day, we invite you to join us in celebrating women’s achievements in science and leadershi...

Accelerating Impact Series
Session 1: Celebrating Women in Science & Leadership – Accelerating Action for Gender Equality

As we approach International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, we invite you to join us in celebrating women’s achievements in science and leadership. With this year’s IWD theme, "Accelerate Action," we are reminded of the urgent need to address systemic barriers to gender equality, with full parity not expected until 2158.

Date: Wednesday 5 March 2025
Time: 12pm - 1pm AWST
Location: Online
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The Accelerating Impact Series - featuring expert speakers and discussions on topics ranging from preventative medicine to the latest health advancements - offers a powerful platform to drive collective action, break down barriers, and create lasting change. This event will showcase inspiring leaders and researchers focused on overcoming biases, creating equal opportunities, and empowering the next generation of female leaders.

Join an engaging conversation with panellists (left to right):
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Deb Portughes - WIRF CEO and Director
Joanne Beedie - Helping Little Hands CEO

Erin Fee – WIRF / UWA Researcher PhD Candidate
Professor Matt Kemp – WIRF Chief Scientist
Vicki Main – WIRF Research Talent Development Advisor (MC)



About the Accelerating Impact Series
The Accelerating Impact Series, hosted by the Women and Infants Research Foundation, is an online initiative designed to enhance the skills and impact of researchers, healthcare professionals, and community stakeholders in women’s health, pregnancy, and infant care. Focused on research translation, community engagement, and philanthropy, it covers topics like preventative medicine and the latest advancements in health, while offering expert speakers, discussions, and networking opportunities.
 
Advancing women’s and infants’ health through research, collaboration, and community engagement.
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