AusIMM driving positive change with 2026 International Women’s Day Event Series Ambassadors
AusIMM, the peak body for resources professionals, is proud to announce the 2026 Ambassadors for its acclaimed International Women’s Day (IWD) Event Series.
Nominated by AusIMM’s IWD Signature Partners, the 2026 Ambassador are recognised for their leadership and commitment to fostering more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces in the resources sector:
- Kara Gear AAusIMM, General Manager of Learning and Development, Whitehaven
- Kerry Turnock FAusIMM, Head of Geoscience Excellence, BHP
- Ivy Lee, Director Supply Chain APAC, Weir
- Michelle Radley, General Manager, Ports Dampier, Rio Tinto
- Kate Bills, General Manager – Sustainability, Marketing and Communications, Sandvik
- Gabrielle Mudge, Managing Director, ANZ Resources Practice, Accenture
- Helen Gibson MAusIMM, Vice President Australasia (Underground Soft Rock), Komatsu
The Series Ambassadors will be featured through AusIMM’s IWD campaign, Australia’s largest celebration for women in mining – with seven lunches taking place nationally from 26 February – 13 March.
Through the Series, the Ambassadors will inspire others through sharing their leadership journeys, their perspectives on diversity, equity and inclusion, and their motivation to keep driving positive change across the industry.
Tickets for AusIMM’s International Women’s Day Event Series are on sale now. Each lunch features an inspiring keynote speaker and delicious two-course meal, providing attendees with a valuable opportunity to connect and celebrate with their colleagues and peers. For more information and to register visit the AusIMM IWD homepage here.
AusIMM IWD Event Series locations and dates
BRISBANE Thursday 26 February. Keynote speaker: Turia Pitt
ADELAIDE Tuesday 3 March. Keynote speaker: Dorinda Hafner
KALGOORLIE Wednesday 4 March. Keynote speaker: Emma Swanson
PERTH Friday 6 March. Keynote speaker: Jelena Dokic
MELBOURNE Tuesday 10 March. Keynote speaker: Bec Daniher
SYDNEY Thursday 12 March. Keynote speaker: Tess Brouwer
HUNTER VALLEY Friday 13 March. Keynote speaker: Tess Brouwer