Brisbane
International Women's Day Event
We celebrated the achievements of women in mining!
A big thank you to our incredible Brisbane community for joining us to celebrate International Women’s Day for 2025!
Just shy of 700 passionate individuals came together to absorb the inspirational address by two-time World Para Surfing Champion and bestselling author, Sam Bloom as she shared her story of story of hope, determination, and courage.
We look forward to celebrating and networking with you again in 2026! Let's continue #DrivingPositiveChangeTogether
Thank you for attending our International Women's Day lunch in Brisbane!
Join us next year to celebrate #IWD2026
Thank you to keynote speaker Sam Bloom!
Attendees at the Brisbane event enjoyed an inspiring presentation from our high profile keynote speaker, Sam Bloom.
Sam is a two-time World Para Surfing Champion, bestselling author, and the inspiration behind the Australian box-office hit and global Netflix sensation Penguin Bloom, starring and produced by two-time Oscar nominee Naomi Watts. Sam's story is one of hope, determination, and courage.
Thank you to our MC Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane!
Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane, a former Olympic swimmer for Papua New Guinea, competed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, three Commonwealth Games, and five World Championships, excelling in sprint freestyle events. Her athletic journey and personal best of 26.47 seconds in the 50m freestyle reflect her dedication to high performance on the global stage.
Since retiring, Anna-Liza has focused on athlete well-being, earning qualifications in sports management and counselling. An accredited counsellor and guest host on ABC's That Pacific Sports Show, she is passionate about mental health and sharing stories of resilience.