Silver Sirens Re-defining A Brave New World, A Global Conversation

In an era when women are stepping out of the shadows to speak up, be heard, and tackle issues like violence, harassment, gender inequality and homelessness in ways that would have been unthinkable ten years ago, the B word’s time has come. 

Bravery and boldness were to be at the forefront of the Silver Sirens Sydney event as originally planned: from the speakers, to the themes we were to be tackling. COVID-19 takes this to a whole new level.

The Silver Sirens event date, 29 August, has been purposefully chosen as a significant seasonal change point. 

“The truth is we don’t know what will have transpired in the months between now and 29 August, but we anticipate that this will be a post-COVID time of emergence globally. In Australia, we will be getting ready for springtime, with all the symbolism of new life and new beginnings, while in the northern hemisphere there will be an opportunity to assimilate.

“This is not about getting back to ‘business as usual’. Moving from a global pandemic with all the associated fears, health concerns and economic implications, we are claiming this unique moment to re-set, re-define and co-create.

“No matter where we are in the world, our participation as visionaries, change makers, home makers and love makers is vital” says founder, Faith Agugu.