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FRIDAY<br />
6 APRIL<br />
1 – 2.15pm<br />
Online safety for<br />
women and their<br />
families<br />
Turbine Studio<br />
Access to all the positives th<strong>at</strong><br />
technology and the internet can<br />
bring is an essential aspect of<br />
modern life. Connecting to family<br />
and friends, and being able to<br />
find trustworthy inform<strong>at</strong>ion and<br />
advice depends on knowing how<br />
to engage safely online.<br />
Bring your phone or device<br />
to this hands-on, interactive<br />
workshop which will provide<br />
practical inform<strong>at</strong>ion and<br />
advice about how you can<br />
stay in control of your online<br />
experiences! Presented by<br />
eSafetyWomen an initi<strong>at</strong>ive<br />
of the Office of the eSafety<br />
Commissioner funded by the<br />
Australian Government.<br />
1 – 2pm<br />
Under 10’s Feminist<br />
Corner (Girls only)<br />
Graffiti Room<br />
Are you a budding young<br />
feminist? Feminism isn’t just<br />
for grown-ups. In a workshop<br />
with other young feminists you<br />
can explore wh<strong>at</strong> being a girl<br />
means and get tips on how to<br />
start a campaign from your<br />
bedroom. This session is for<br />
girls aged 6 – 10 and for young<br />
people only. This is a free<br />
event but limited places must<br />
be booked through admin@<br />
wowaustralia.com.au. Led by<br />
Brisbane Cre<strong>at</strong>ive Producer<br />
K<strong>at</strong>rina Torenbeek.<br />
2.45 — 4pm<br />
No Boundary Fence<br />
— Gender Equality in<br />
Regional, Rural and<br />
Remote Australia<br />
Powerhouse The<strong>at</strong>re<br />
In Australia, the term ‘remote<br />
living’ conjures up images of vast<br />
red plains, dense rainforests, wide<br />
horizons, endless seas and skies<br />
— full of adventure and possibility<br />
for all comers. Wh<strong>at</strong> is life really<br />
like for the women and girls who<br />
live outside our major cities?<br />
Join Federal Sex Discrimin<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Commissioner K<strong>at</strong>e Jenkins and<br />
women from regional, remote and<br />
rural Australia to hear about the<br />
challenges for women and girls<br />
in their worlds, and how they are<br />
taking down the boundary fences.<br />
Participants will include pastoralist<br />
and connector of communities in the<br />
Bush Maree Morton from Bundaberg<br />
cur<strong>at</strong>or Trudie Leigo and Mayor<br />
2.45 – 4pm<br />
The Politics of Hair<br />
Visy The<strong>at</strong>re<br />
From short hair to Afro hair,<br />
from grey hair to no hair, from<br />
body hair to ‘Brazilian’, loose,<br />
plaited or covered — wh<strong>at</strong> is<br />
it with hair and why does it<br />
m<strong>at</strong>ter so much? We hear from<br />
women who are redefining<br />
age-old stereotypes about how<br />
hair is rel<strong>at</strong>ed to femininity and<br />
womanhood. Expect laughter,<br />
personal stories and questions<br />
of identity — and a chance<br />
to join in the discussion with<br />
Domino P<strong>at</strong>eman <strong>WOW</strong> Head<br />
of Programmes in London,<br />
from Brisbane via Botswana<br />
Director of Psyched Solutions<br />
Sharon Orapeleng, leading<br />
Australian writer Michelle Law<br />
and performer, educ<strong>at</strong>or and<br />
psychotherapist for artists<br />
Margi Brown Ash.<br />
2.45 – 3.45pm<br />
Speed Mentoring<br />
Rooftop Terrace<br />
A <strong>WOW</strong> favourite — join<br />
experts from across many<br />
fields — artists, scientists,<br />
architects, journalists,<br />
entrepreneurs, <strong>WOW</strong> speakers<br />
and women with no label <strong>at</strong><br />
all for four 10 – 15 minute<br />
mentoring sessions over an<br />
hour long session. Share your<br />
challenges, exchange ideas<br />
and stories and potentially<br />
identify a new mentor. If you<br />
have purchased your day<br />
pass sign up for the sessions<br />
through our website or when<br />
you register on the day.<br />
2.45 – 3.45pm<br />
<strong>WOW</strong>! Girls Sk<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Brisbane Demo<br />
Powerhouse Plaza<br />
Girls Sk<strong>at</strong>e Brisbane is a<br />
collective of sk<strong>at</strong>eboarders<br />
from Brisbane who are trying<br />
to build community and<br />
connection by spreading the<br />
visibility of women sk<strong>at</strong>ing<br />
and holding events th<strong>at</strong><br />
give woman the chance to<br />
learn from each other and<br />
have fun. Come w<strong>at</strong>ch some<br />
of the Girl Sk<strong>at</strong>e Brisbane<br />
members who will provide<br />
you with a demonstr<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
of skill and talent!<br />
Vonda Malone, Torres Shire Council.<br />
The session will be facilit<strong>at</strong>ed by<br />
ABC Regional Editor for Queensland<br />
C<strong>at</strong>hie Schnitzerling.<br />
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K<strong>at</strong>e Jenkins<br />
Margi Brown Ash<br />
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