Women in resources leadership panel, lunch and AusIMM International Women's Day Perth livestream

Join the South West WA Branch for their Women in resources leadership panel, lunch and AusIMM International Women's Day Perth livestream.

About this event

Celebrate the achievements of women at AusIMM’s International Women’s Day South West WA event.

We will hear an opening presentation from an Industry Leader which will follow-on with discussion from a panel of women across our region on what it takes to have a career in the mining/resources industries, and the values that come from diversity and inclusion as we are #DrivingPositiveChangeTogether. 

This year we will discuss how we #BalanceTheScales.

The event panel will be facilitated by Amy Henderson (Organisational Psychologist, DEMIRS; PhD Candidate). 

Join us for a delicious Grazing Table lunch and afterwards enjoy the inspiring presentation from keynote speaker, Jelena Dokic.

Program
10.30am - 11.00am: Registration and networking
11.00am - 12.00pm: Opening presention and Panel Q&A
12.00pm - 12.45pm: Grazing table lunch and networking
12.45pm - 1.30pm: Panel Q&A and Floor Q&A
1.30pm - 2.45pm: Keynote speaker via Perth International Women's Day livestream
2.45pm - 3.30pm: Post event networking

Speaker/s

Amy Henderson

Organisational Psychologist, DEMIRS
MAppPsych, PhD Candidate

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Amy has extensive experience in the mining industry, both operationally and in management, and is passionate about the health, safety, and wellbeing of all employees.

She is an Organisational Psychologist, currently undertaking a PhD on the return to work of individuals suffering silicosis and mine dust lung disease. This research project is funded by the Queensland Government and involves conducting a gap analysis of current processes for return to work, and best practice approaches. This will then inform development of a comprehensive return to work systems, improving the health and wellbeing of those affected by lung disease.

Theresa Ruatoka

MAusIMM

Resource Geologist, Rio Tinto
BSc Geology, GC Econ Geol

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Theresa is a professional geologist with industry experience in resource drilling, underground and open pit mining, geological modelling and project management. Have worked in epithermal gold, various base metal deposits in North Queensland, and currently in Iron Ore in Western Australia.

Theresa also has an active involvement in AusIMM mentoring program and a member of the South West WA Branch committee.

Jasmyn McGillan

SAusIMM

Met/Chem Engineer Intern, Rio Tinto

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Currently in the 4th year of a 5-year combined B. Chem Eng / BSc Extractive Metallurgy at WASM, Jasmyn aspires to use her volunteer experience to lead teams and drive change.

Jasmyn is an active team member in the World Mining Games, WASM Football Club, the STS Leeuwin II, and a volunteer participant in various community and university bodies and in mentoring girls.

Jasmyn is the recipient of the 2026 AusIMM Mentoring Scholarship and a WASM Ambassador.

Jelena Dokic

Broadcaster, coach, best-selling author, successful business-woman and former professional athlete

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Former world number 4 tennis player, Jelena Dokic embodies resilience and triumph.

Her awe-inspiring journey on the court includes making the semi-finals of Wimbledon at 17 years of age and being a doubles Grand Slam finalist at 18. Yet, beyond the spotlight, she endured adversity, including abuse from her father for 15 years. This trauma shadowed her success, affecting her mental health.

At 22, she faced a breaking point, but chose resilience. Dokic emerged as a survivor, determined not just to survive but to thrive. Her story, shared in bestselling books Unbreakable and Fearless, and her number 1 documentary The Jelena Dokic Story, which was named 2025 Feature Documentary Production of the Year at the Screen Producers Australia Awards, and the 2025 Logies Best Factual or Documentary Program, showcases her journey from victim, survivor to thriver.

Today, she inspires as a TEDx presenter and commentator, 2-time bestselling author, a living testament to the human spirit's resilience.