John Cain Lunch (May): Gender Equality in 2026 with Micaela Drieberg

IN PERSON TICKETS CLOSE FRIDAY 15 MAY, 12PM.

Gender Equality is facing new challenges in 2026, including rising authoritarianism, misogynistic anti rights figures, nudifying apps and other tech-facilitated abuse. The good news is there are phenomenal people and groups around the world leading the way in dismantling harmful gender stereotypes, challenging unfair policies, creating shared prosperity and building a gender equal future. Following the recent Women Deliver international conference held in Melbourne, GEN VIC CEO Micaela Drieberg will provide an update on the state of gender equality in 2026 at home and abroad. 

Per Capita will also launch the new season of our 'Homes Not Houses' podcast, examining the housing system through a gender lens. From child care responsibilities to the gender pay gap to domestic violence, there are many factors that can make women's experience of housing different to men's. We explore what is needed to create a gender-equitable housing system.

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Attend our in-person lunch and discussion at 12:30pm or watch the live stream remotely.

Live stream will commence at:

1:00pm AEST (VIC, NSW, ACT, QLD, TAS)

12:30pm ACST (SA, NT)

11:00am AWST (WA)

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Micaela Drieberg is Chief Executive Officer of Gender Equity Victoria, also known as GEN VIC, the independent peak body for organisations and individuals promoting gender equity in Victoria. She is a committed feminist, is a strategic, collaborative leader with over 20 years of experience across for-purpose sectors, including all three levels of government, universities, not-for-profit organisations and peak bodies. Micaela has previously served as a Mayor and Ministerial Adviser. In addition to her work with GEN VIC she is also a Teaching Associate with Monash University and participates in several government advisory bodies.

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Per Capita is committed to keeping its events accessible to those who may not be able to purchase a ticket. For this reason we are making a number of Concession Tickets available for unwaged/student/full age pension concessions. These tickets cover the cost of lunch plus a free ticket to the discussion.

Free tickets are available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in recognition of the fact that this event is being held on stolen land. Please email info@percapita.org.au to request a free ticket.

If you are able to and would like to help us increase the number of Concession Tickets available, please consider a donation on top of your ticket purchase.