Deidre Mulkerin (She/Her)
Director-General
Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services, QLD
We believe that great leadership is the key to driving positive change in organisations and society.
Our purpose is to promote, accelerate, and educate emerging and current leaders, empowering them with the knowledge and skills to make a lasting impact on their organisations and communities.
Thought leaders. Trailblazers.
Expert facilitators.
Our speakers are experts in their field.
See me at: Women in Leadership Summit
The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP (She/Her)
Minister for the Environment and Water
See me at: Women in Leadership Summit
Dr Anna Cody (She/Her)
Sex Discrimination Commissioner
Australian Human Rights Commission
See me at: First Nations Leadership & Allyship
biography
Stan Grant
Wiradjuri, Kamilaroi and Dharrawal man
Australian journalist, writer and radio and television presenter
See me at: Building Allyship for Leaders
biography
Akii Ngo (They/Them)
Activist, Survivor-Advocate, Model and Consultant: Senior Co-Design & Engagement Advisor
National Disability Insurance Agency | International Day of People of Disability Ambassador - United Nations | Councillor - Victorian Disability Council
See me at: Building Allyship for Leaders
biography
Craig Foster AM (He/Him)
Former Socceroo, Broadcaster, Adjunct Professor of Sport & Social Responsibility, Author & Human Rights Activist
See me at: Women in Leadership Summit
biography
Hillary Rodham Clinton (She/Her)
67th United States Secretary of State & first woman to win a presidential nomination by a major U.S. political party
Live streamed from the USA
Lil Gordon (She/Her)
Ngemba Woman, Seasoned Executive Leader, Consultant & Facilitator
See me at: Building Allyship for Leaders
biography
Jim Betts (He/Him)
Secretary
Department of Infrastructure, Transport Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
See me at: Women in Leadership Summit
biography
Jody Broun (She/Her)
Yinjibarndi woman & Chief Executive Officer
National Indigenous Australians Agency
See me at: Women in Leadership Summit
biography
Leigh Sales AM (She/Her)
Former Host of 7.30, Journalist, Author & Podcast Co-Host
Yemi Penn
Researcher (PhD), Engineer, Author & Curious Rebel
Dr Sian Proctor
Geoscientist, Explorer & Diversity in STEM Advocate
SpaceX Inspiration4 Crew Pilot
LTGEN Natasha Fox AM CSC
Chief of Personnel
Australian Defence Force
Captain Mona Shindy CSC
Reserve Naval Officer, Royal Australian Navy, Australia’s First Muslim Navy Captain and Engineer, Author, Shattering Identity Bias
Courtney Act
Drag Icon, Artist, Singer and LGBTQIA+ Advocate
James Clear
Author of the #1 New York Times bestseller “Atomic Habits”
Hon. Julie Bishop
38th Foreign Minister of Australia, Chancellor Australian National University
See me at: First Nations Leadership & Allyship
biography
Adam Goodes
Adnyamathanha man, Legendary AFL player, community leader & anti-racism advocate
2014 Australian of the Year
Grace Tame AO
2021 Australian of the Year & Advocate for Survivors of Child Sexual Assault
Dylan Alcott AO
2022 Australian of the Year, Paralympian, Tennis Player, Philanthropist & Motivational Speaker
Hon. Julia Gillard AC
27th Prime Minister of Australia, Founder & Inaugural Chair, Global Institute for Women’s Leadership
Nyadol Nyuon OAM
Lawyer & Writer, Executive Director
Sir Zelman Cowen Centre, Victoria University
Professor Maja
Sociologist, Author, TedX Speaker & Confidence-Builder
The world’s foremost expert and researcher on gendered confidence inhibitors
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Key industry partners and endorsers
We actively seek out meaningful partnerships and opportunities to deliver our conferences in collaboration with the sector, to maximise the impact of knowledge and practice sharing to a wider audience of change-makers.
Our attendees
Our events attract a diverse range of organisations and professionals from various industries and sectors.
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Accelerate your knowledge, confidence and leadership
Over the course of 12 months, you’ll gain access high-calibre live online seminars, led by highly-rated expert facilitators.
You’ll learn valuable leadership skills and gain the resilience to tackle any challenge.
Commit to your growth and take your career to the next level.
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Experience our events
Public Sector Women in Leadership Summit 2023 – Melbourne Business School
Public Sector Women in Leadership Summit 2023
First Nations Leadership and Allyship Summit 2023
Women of Colour Leadership and Allyship Summit 2023
LGBQTIA+ Leadership and Allyship Summit 2023
Women in Defence & Defence Industry Leadership Summit 2023
What our delegates say
“I highly recommend this summit as a safe space for women to explore their power and make connections with peers and mentors.”
Giang Pham
Department of Education VIC
Cannot highly recommend this event more, being surrounded by like-minded individuals listening to incredible speakers that hold our interest, offer thought-provoking insights and make you feel there still more to be done!”
Sam WIlson
Transport Accident Commission
“The summit has honestly changed my life. I know that sounds quite cliche, but I feel I found so much insight in the two days that I had been searching for years to find. I have a new sense of confidence, empowerment and inspiration that I am going to take into both my personal and professional life.”
Case Officer
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)
“The Public Sector Women in Leadership Summit Conference was highly inspiring. The breadth of experience and knowledge provided a very interesting insight into the diversity of leadership as well as the fundamental attributes that great leader’s share. There was a lot to take away and reflect on. Thank you for enabling me to take part in this learning opportunity!”
Leiane Pretyman
Transport for NSW
“Inspiring event! Well done for a great cohort of presenters”
Elise Naylor
Transport for NSW
As an ally, I feel inspired to do more in all aspects of my life. What an amazing two days – I feel richer in my knowledge and in my heart”
Director
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
April 2023
The First Nations Leadership & Allyship Summit was incredibly valuable and really reinforced my passion and commitment to leadership in my work with community as a First Nations Woman”
Co-Founder
First Nations Response
April 2023
Walking away from this summit I feel I have gained much more insight, practical examples of leadership and strategies to cope. Remembering my purpose and motivation and why I am here”
Assistant Director
Attorney General’s Department
April 2023
An affirming experience for everyone in the workplace. Respect for all, building a community that loves, protects and affirms.”
Program and Exhibitions Coordinator
Goulburn Mulwaree Council
You will leave feeling empowered, inspired and proud.”
Manager
National Indigenous Australians Agency
The Hatchery’s event surpassed all my conference experiences. Listening to the inspiring stories of leadership journeys was profoundly reassuring and motivating. The genuine openness and vulnerability displayed were truly empowering, serving as an antidote to the perfectionism, self-criticism, and imposter syndrome many of us endure.
Marianne McArthur
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
Attended Women In Regulation Leadership Summit 2022
The best conference I have ever attended. The commitment to diversity and intersectionality, and unflinching approach to tough conversations was really powerful.
Vaidehi Mahapatra
Attorney-General's Department, Australian Federal Government
Attended Women of Colour Leadership & Allyship Summit 2023
I felt seen, validated, and left utterly inspired, motivated, and reassured that I am not alone in this journey. The overwhelming encouragement and witnessing the systemic changes underway to address barriers faced by women of colour were truly empowering.
Bahati Ferdinand
Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing
Attended Women of Colour Leadership & Allyship Summit 2023
The Hatchery events are a ‘must attend!’. There was a diverse range of speakers, all very accomplished women, eager to share their success stories but more eager to enable change within the workforce. The event ignited a spark that I am eager to share!
Ruth Mkunu
Department of Education NT
Attended Women of Colour Leadership & Allyship Summit 2023
As an emerging leader, the event provided me with new tools to add to my leadership toolbox. I especially loved that these tools came from diverse presenters. I’d encourage all leaders, at all levels, to attend a summit. Invest in yourself and others.
Kayla Enchong
Royal Australian Air Force
Attended Women in Defence & Defence Industry Leadership Summit 2023
If you do one training session this year, make sure it’s with The Hatchery. I cannot recommend them enough. I have gained a wealth of knowledge from incredible women and taken away many leadership strategies I can use in my team, and as I progress upwards in the public sector.
Renae Missikos
Commonwealth Ombudsman
Attended Public Sector Women in Leadership Summit 2022
Excellent event! I couldn’t recommend it more strongly. The presenter, Lil Gordon, was incredibly knowledgeable and spoke powerfully in an informative and well paced session. Great examples, practical applications, and a strong call to action.
Darleen Taylor
First Chance
Attended Build Your First Nations Cultural Capability 2023