Celebrating Women in Conservation breakfast 2027

Bush Heritage Australia and Trust for Nature (VIC) warmly invite you to join us in Melbourne or online for our annual Celebrating Women in Conservation Breakfast, now in its 16th year!

Hear from our fabulous keynote speaker, ABC journalist and presenter Dr Ann Jones, on what nature tells us about women's leadership and the importance of storytelling for nature protection.

Hosted by award-winning conservation biologist and science communicator Tiahni Adamson, and featuring Bush Heritage and Trust for Nature CEOs Rachel Lowry and Corinne Proske, this inspiring event is guaranteed to fill your cup!

Ahead of International Women's Day, we're excited to bring the conservation sector and its allies together to share this great event with you. We hope to see you in Melbourne or online!

Dr Ann Jones is a journalist and presenter with the ABC who has become known as 'the nature nerd', a crown she wears with pride and enthusiasm.

A network presenter with ABC Radio National, Ann can be heard across Australia, the Asia Pacific and also on CBC (Canada) showcasing the best of nature, adventure and scientific research on What the Duck!?, on children's podcast Noisy by Nature and the award-winning 'How Deadly / How Extra' series for ABC Science.

Ann also brings her enthusiasm to television screens, presenting documentaries for ABC Catalyst and programs like Meet the Penguins, Dr Ann’s Secret Lives wildlife series, and undertaking live broadcasting events like Southern Ocean Live for the ABC and Northern Pictures.

Above all, Ann seeks to connect nature with people and people with nature, because, she says, 'without each other, we'll all be dust.'

Note, Keynote presentation will commence at approx 9.10am AEDT

* Dr Ann Jones appears by arrangement with Claxton Speakers International.

Option 1 - join us at MCEC, 8am - 11am

If you're in Melbourne, we invite you to purchase a ticket or table to the event at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, where you'll enjoy a morning of networking with the cream of the conservation crop, have the opportunity to kick-off some thought-provoking conversations and savour a delicious breakfast.

Note, doors open from 7.30am with formalities commencing at 8am. Formalities conclude at 10.15am and guests are invited to stay for optional networking until 11am.

Option 2 - join the event online, 8am - 10.15am

Purchase a virtual ticket and enjoy the event live from any location! Join from the start or come and go as you please. You'll have the chance to chat online with other virtual guests and hear from Bush Heritage and Trust for Nature staff during the event networking break.

Want to watch with friends or colleagues, but can't make it to Melbourne, just select the satellite event streaming option and hold your own breakfast!

Ticket sales for the in-person event at MCEC close 5pm on Wednesday 11 February, unless sold out prior. 

Virtual ticket sales close 12pm on Tuesday 2 March.

Your ticket fee goes towards the conservation work of Trust for Nature and Bush Heritage Australia.  As not for profit organisations, we rely greatly on donations from supporters. Please consider making a donation to Trust for Nature and Bush Heritage Australia. 

For event enquiries please email events@bushheritage.org.au 

Event Partners

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Traditional Custodians of the Kulin Nation, upon whose land this event will take place. We recognise and respect the enduring relationships they have with their lands and waters, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.

Implied Film/Photo Consent
By attending this event you agree to being filmed or photographed, which may be used for marketing or promotional purposes. Bush Heritage reserves the right to use photographs and videos taken at this event without express permission. If you do not wish to have your image recorded, please make your wishes known to the photographer and event organisers.