In honour of International Women’s Day 2026, hear from two inspiring Australian of the Year Alumni – WA 2015 Australian of the Year, Professor Lyn Beazley AO, and 2023 WA Australian of the Year, Professor Samar Aoun AM.

They will join the WA International Women’s Day 2026 Leaders Breakfast, hosted by For Purpose Leaders, alongside other motivational, leading women across industry and support services.

This event will shine a light on the pioneering women who nurtured change – in their families, their communities, and across WA. You are invited to reflect on their legacy and look forward to a future where inclusion and equality continue to grow.

Attend for a morning of connection, reflection and celebration. Online viewing available.

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The Speakers

• Professor Lyn Beazley AO – Eminent neuroscientist, former WA Chief Scientist and WA 2015 Australian of the Year
• Professor Samar Aoun AM – Perron Institute Research Chair in Palliative Care, University of Western Australia, and 2023 WA Australian of the Year
• Dr Hilda Turnbull, Former Member for Collie and first woman elected to the WA Legislative Assembly
• Hon Julie Freeman MLC, Member for Western Australia; Shadow Minister for Road Safety; Creative Industries; Assisting the Shadow Minister for Regional Development
• Miquela Riley, Vice President & Deputy Chair, RSL WA; Veteran and Veteran’s advocate
• Mary Nenke, Director, Cambinata Yabbies; Mary’s Farm Cottages
• Andrea Musulin, Founder of WA Child Protection Society
• Hon Maryka Groenewald MLC, Member of Legislative Council, Western Australia
• Jasmin Diab CSC GAICD, President of Women in Nuclear Australia; Veteran
• Sarah Sfakianakis, Master of Ceremonies