We're celebrating another life-changing year of our unique program 'Empowered for Employment', supporting women to rebuild their lives after experiencing Family Domestic Violence. Join us for an evening of food, wine, and inspiring talks, sharing how we can all empower women and make real change in the community, and don't forget the fabulous raffle prizes!!

Keynote speakers for the evening:

Tania Cecconi

CEO at CEOs for Gender Equity

As a senior manager and executive, Tania has worked across the public and not for profit sectors, specialising in post compulsory education, training and employment. She is motivated by improving the workforce participation of vulnerable groups in society, particularly women’s participation. As CGE's first executive officer, Tania has successfully shifted the conversation in WA from fixing women to fixing organisations. She has brought a game-changing proposition and strategy to CGE that ensures all CEO members assume responsibility and accountability for creating a gender balanced workplace.

Robyn Westgate

Domestic Violence Consultant

Robyn is a qualified and skilled researcher, educator, and trainer with a demonstrated history of experience working with disadvantaged women. Robyn holds a BHons Criminology focused in Domestic and Family Violence and Domestic Violence Homicide from Murdoch University; Graduate Diploma in Criminology and Justice focusing on female offending and links to domestic violence, homelessness and mental health; and a Cert IV in Training and Assessment. Skilled in Negotiation, using excellent Analytical Skills, and Situational and Needs Analysis. Also an excellent verbal and written communicator who can relate to many different groups and organisations.

Justine Roberts

Community Impact Manager UWWA

Justine has been United Way WA's Community Impact Manager for the past 14 years. Her career has focused on improving outcomes for children and women living in disadvantaged circumstances. Justine will be joined by one of our Empowered for Employment participants, and their volunteer mentor, to discuss how the program works and the positive impact it has had on both of their lives.

The Empowered for Employment program is giving hope to women who have almost given up on their futures, supporting them to dare to dream again:

“I BELIEVE ONE DAY I WILL REACH MY BIG DREAM. SO I MUST BE
STRONG, TO YOU KNOW, TO RAISE UP AND TO GET THE BEST LIFE
FOR ME AND MY KIDS.” E4E Participant 2020/2021.

The program has also had a profound effect on our volunteer mentors too:

"It has been a wonderful learning curve for me, one where I learned how to be present in the moment and open to being me with healthy boundaries and respect for another woman impacted by the past." Sherl E4E Volunteer Mentor.

If you are unable to make it on the night, but would still like to show your support, please consider a financial gift here https://www.unitedwaywa.com.au...
or signing up as a volunteer mentor, or simply spread the word on our social pages!

Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you on the night!