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Event Organisers
Institute of Public Administration Australia
(Victoria)
Institute of Public Administration Australia (Victoria)
PO Box 314, Collins Street West, Melbourne Vic 8000
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Institute of Public Administration Australia
International Women’s Day Dinner 2008
Across the Generations
Wednesday 5th March 2008
Telstra Dome, Victory Promenade & Victory Room
Proudly sponsored by
Event organised by
(Victoria)

International Women’s Day -
Celebrated around the World
Every year International Women’s Day is celebrated
around the world. It is the story of women as makers
of history. 2008 marks the centenary of Women’s
suffrage in Victoria.
In Victoria, IPAA celebrates not just women’s
achievements but also the significance of the
work women do in the public sector.
This year’s theme is ‘Across the Generations’:
we can now acknowledge the contribution
of three generations of women in
the public sector.
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Event Schedule
6.30pm
7.00pm
9.30pm
12.00am
Guest Arrival/Pre-Dinner Drinks - Victory Promenade
Women’s Circus Roving
Guests enter Victory Room and seated
Entree
Welcome by Julie McCrossin & Sally Curtain
Welcome to Country - Aunty Doreen Garvey Wandin
Address by Fran Thorn, President - IPAA Victoria
Vox Pop
Women’s Circus Performances
Across the Generations Film
Main Course
Police Show Band
Dessert, Tea and Coffee
Dinner concludes
Menu
On arrival
Spinach ricotta in filo pastry
Thai chicken dumpling
Entrée
Mezze plate to share at the table: chilli infused olives, herb marinaged fetta, grilled vegetables,
hommus dips, shaved proscuitto, garlic pita chips and grissini sticks
Palette Cleanser
Zesty lemon and lime sorbet
Main Course
Roast salmon steak with Thai red curry with sesame and bok choy
alternating with
Lemon and oregano lamb rack on a grape tomato and watercress salad
Bowl of salad served to the table
Dessert
Chef’s selection of miniature desserts served to the table
Tea/coffee and chocolates
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International Women’s Day Dinner 2008
Master of Ceremonies - Julie McCrossin
Julie McCrossin talks to people for a living. She presented the radio show Life
Matters on ABC Radio National for 5 years until 2005, initially with Geraldine
Doogue and then as solo presenter, covering countless health, welfare and
educational topics with a frequent rural focus. Julie was also a team leader on the
media quiz show “Good News Week” for 5 years on Network Ten and ABC TV.
Julie began working for the ABC in 1983 and she’s presented many Radio National
programs including “Background Briefing” and “Arts National”, as well as stints on
ABC Rural Radio and 702ABC Sydney.
Currently Julie presents a travel program called Up and Away for Qantas in-flight entertainment on Radio
Q, writes for the new ABC magazine Life Etc and facilitates conferences and training seminars nationally.
For over 20 years Julie has hosted hundreds of public events including the Alcohol Summit Youth Forum
for the Commission for Children & Young People as part of the 2003 NSW Summit on Alcohol and the
Childhood Obesity Summit for the NSW Government with Co-Chair Richard Walsh. Julie has university
qualifications in the arts, education and law and she is an Ambassador for NAPCAN (The National
Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect).
Co-Master of Ceremonies - Sally Curtain
Sally has been on a steep learning curve with the Victorian Public Sector since 2006.
She loves her role as the Southern Metropolitan Regional Coordinator, Department
of Justice, where she regularly draws upon her previous experience, as both a
regulator and organisation change manager in local government and still learns
something new everyday!
In addition to her public sector work Sally is the proud parent of two active boys,
Sam (6) and Will (5). She enjoys the luxury of a fantastic husband, family, boss,
mentor, colleagues and bunch of girlfriends to help achieve her goal of “having it all”. Most recently she
has developed a passion for Texas hold-em Poker and has (rather unsuccessfully) taken up surfing. She
is pleased as punch to participate as a mentor in the new YIPAA Peer Plus mentoring program, and can’t
wait to attend the observer’s circle at IPAA’s National Roundtable, Striking the Balance: “Public Service
Independence and Responsiveness”.
Sally’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health), Graduate Certificate
of Health Economics, and a Masters of Business Administration (Technology Management).
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Entertainment
Women’s Circus
Women’s Circus is a community arts company that presents innovative high quality circus
performances and workshops to a diverse audience and participant base. Women’s Circus was
established in 1991 as a project of Footscray Community Arts Centre and in 2003 incorporated
as a company.
The critical success of the Circus rests with our strong focus on creating a safe, supportive and
stimulating environment in which participants can extend their skills, build confidence and have
fun, and in presenting engaging, high quality public performances of social relevance.
Police Show Band
Performing state-wide to audiences of all ages, the Victoria Police Showband delivers the Force’s
message of goodwill to those it serves, the people of Victoria.
The Showband is an energetic twenty-five piece group fronted by a dynamic team of vocalists. In
uniform, police members deliver powerful performances of songs from the 1940’s Big Band Era,
to current Top 40 popular hits.
The Showband features saxophones, trumpets, trombones, keyboards, drums, guitar and bass,
and has amazing versatility. The band can tailor a show to suit any audience!
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Thank-you to our Event Sponsors
KPMG is delighted to once again be sponsoring the IPAA’s International Women’s Day Dinner.
KPMG has an excellent understanding of the Victorian Government from both a policy and service
delivery perspective. It is this combination that differentiates KPMG.
We are able to offer a range of professional services to support and enhance existing capabilities
within government, while helping plan for the future. Our global resources enable KPMG to be at the forefront of
emerging trends and development of key thoughts, themes and strategies.
Hudson is a leading provider of permanent recruitment, talent management and managed services
worldwide. From single placements to total outsourced solutions, Hudson helps employers achieve
greater organisational performance by assessing, recruiting, developing and engaging the best and
brightest people for their businesses. We also help jobseekers find the role that suits them best - from
temporary or contract-based opportunities to permanent positions, all with leading employers.
Hudson is delighted to sponsor the IPAA’s International Women’s Day Dinner. We know how vital great people are to
superior business performance. Supporting the IPAA’s International Women’s Day Dinner gives us the opportunity to
recognise and celebrate the achievements of outstanding and deserving women in the Victorian public sector.
The relatively low number of women advancing to executive level positions remains a serious issue in Australia and
we regard this event as an important contributor to the promotion of women in the workplace.
More information on Hudson is available at www.hudson.com.
RACV is a diverse membership organisation, which is run to benefit its 1.9 million members in
Victoria. Our aim is to return value to our members through quality service, great value products and
a range of additional benefits.
We assist our members by informing and advising them, representing their interests, providing
emergency break-down assistance, and delivering excellent products and services in areas ranging
from motoring to tourism and insurance.
RACV also supports the community it serves. A cornerstone of this commitment is the RACV Foundation, a
charitable trust that funds a variety of projects. This is supplemented by other community partnerships and a staff
volunteering program available to more than 1,600 employees. RACV is proud to support the International Women’s
Day Dinner 2008, organised by IPAA Victoria.
For more information go to www.racv.com.au
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NAB is committed to supporting women; both within our workforce and in the communities in which
we operate. We aim to be the employer of choice for women, and also the bank of choice for women
in business. We celebrate the unique skills and talents that women bring to the workforce and invest in
long-term, value-adding relationships to further ventures that hold particular relevance to women.
Our Foundation Sponsorship of the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation reached it’s 6th year
in 2007, with $620,000 being raised in the last year alone. Funds raised are put towards clinical and scientific
advancement in the understanding and early detection of ovarian cancer.
NAB is also pleased to announce it’s 2008 Platinum partnership with Business Chicks, a community for
businesswomen, which facilitates opportunities for women from all careers pathways to engage and connect with
other likeminded, empowered people, and promotes education and networking of it’s members in environments
which celebrate women.
We are proud to sponsor the IPAA’s International Womens’ Day Dinner for the second year running, and hope you
have an enjoyable and inspiring evening.
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Thank-you to our Event Sponsors
Clayton Utz is one of Australia’s largest and most successful law firms, with a workforce of almost
2,000 people based in six offices around the country.
Known for our ability to handle complex and innovative deals, we have advised on some of the most
significant transactions and projects being undertaken in Australia and internationally.
Our success depends on our people, which is why Clayton Utz is committed to being an employer that supports and
encourages the personal and professional development of all its staff. We are particularly proud to have achieved our
first EOWA Employer of Choice for Women citation in 2007 in recognition of our efforts to foster a productive and
supportive working environment for women.
With women accounting for around 63 percent of our national workforce, we understand the importance of an
equal opportunity environment. We offer a range of benefits to our female employees including paid parental
leave, in-house networking groups, a Companion program for women on maternity leave, access to childcare and
eldercare referral networks and flexible working arrangements, including job sharing.
Clayton Utz is also active in the community through our Community Connect program. In 2007, the Clayton Utz
Foundation made grants to over 38 charities and organisations and our people were involved in a range of volunteer
community activities. We are particularly proud of our Pro Bono program, which over the last 10 years has provided
more than 200,000 hours of free legal assistance to hundreds of individuals and organisations.
About IPAA Victoria
The Institute of Public Administration Australia in Victoria (IPAA Victoria) is an independent, notfor-profit
professional association. It is the creative meeting point for public sector administrators;
community, tertiary and private sector leaders and managers; and organisations that support the
delivery of government services.
Affiliated with similar Institutes and organisations throughout Australia and the world, IPAA Victoria’s
vision is to help build a world-class public sector in Victoria. Our mission is to enhance the reputation,
integrity and capacity of the public sector and to provide leadership in the development of a high
quality, professional public sector in Victoria.
Acknowledgements
Master of Ceremonies:
Julie McCrossin
Sally Curtain
Speakers:
Aunty Doreen Garvey Wandin
Fran Thorn
Entertainment:
Women’s Circus
Police Show Band
Film participants:
MaryAnn Molloy
Trish Molloy
Viviane Lacey
Sara Lacey
Victoria Marles
Fay Marles
Lisa Moore
Jill Moore
Photo Credits - Cover & Page 4:
Aerials training, Oct06 photo by Alison Church
The Antechamber, Nov07 photo by Vic Bennett
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