Women In Business WA - Murdoch University Morning Tea

A handful of Women in Business members were fortunate to obtain a seat at the Murdoch University Women’s Networking Morning Tea with Special Guest Her Excellency the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia on 3 February 2014. 

Director of Women in Business WA, Jennifer Bryant was contacted by the Chair of the African Women’s Council of Australia and Murdoch University's Gender Equality, Diversity and Social Justice Manager, Dr Casta Tungaraza about the event.

Casta personally invited WIBWA members to attend and was excited to include us in the booked out event.

Her Excellency the Honourable Quentin Bryce is a gracious, graceful and beautiful woman. She spoke eloquently to the audience, acknowledging the contribution of women and vital importance of networking and networks as the foundation of communities and change.

She shared about feeling humble to have experienced so many ‘pinch me’ moments in her role as Governor-General, and the amazing women she has had the privilege to meet. She said she had learned over the over again that women share powerful bonds that transcend boundaries and that each of us stands on the shoulders of the feisty women who came before us.

Her Excellency spoke very highly of Dr Casta Tungaraza and her contribution and described her as a marvellous role model.

After formalities Women In Business WA members enjoyed morning tea and networking with other impressive women like Dr Marny Lishman from Clarity Health who is a health and community psychologist. She works with people to overcome physical, social and emotional challenges including health issues, pain, fatigue, sleep problems and depression.

I also had the pleasure of meeting marketing specialist Ruth O’Dwyer from Pestel Marketing who provides marketing solutions for an affordable price and she is passionate about living and eating sustainably.

A new member to WIBWA is Diane Slater. This was Diane’s first event and we welcomed her to Women In Business WA and look forward to hearing more about this amazing woman.