2024 Women in Conservation Breakfast - Apollo Bay

Please join the women of the Conservation Ecology Group as we mark International Women's Day and celebrate the women of the Otways (and beyond) who are making a difference to the ecosystems that sustain us. 

We invite you to connect over coffee and a great local breakfast with a roomful of fabulous women all doing their bit for the environment and conservation.  We'll be live-streaming Bush Heritage & Trust For Nature's Women in Conservation event in Melbourne and we hope to provide you with a morning of inspiration and networking.  

The event will commence with a welcome by CEO Lizzie Corke OAM, who'll then introduce you to two new women in the Conservation Ecology Centre team: Dr. Kay Weltz and Dr. Claire Feniuk.  You'll hear what brought Kay and Claire to the Otways, the conservation projects they're excited about, and women leaders who have shaped or inspired their journeys. 

Then take time for some conversations around the table as you enjoy your local breakfast by the Wildlife Wonders team.  After breakfast, our (virtual) keynote speaker is Anna Rose, CEO of Environmental Leadership Australia.  In the face of accelerating climate change and nature loss, our communication and leadership styles must evolve. Anna will share unique insights from over two decades as a leader in conservation on how we can move beyond divisions to create a more bipartisan approach, with examples of unusual alliances leading to lasting impact.  

This event will run from 7.30am to 10am at the Apollo Bay Community Hall, 4 Whelan Street, Apollo Bay. 

Please choose from a number of ticketing options for this Pay What You Can event.

The 'Take Me On a Special Tour' option includes a 90-minute walk through our sanctuary at Wildlife Wonders with Lizzie, hearing of her vision for this social enterprise, its challenges over the last few years, and future plans.  

You can find out more about Wildlife Wonders here.