
Vicky Welgraven AM
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Championing Women’s Voices, Creating Opportunities and Equity, Driving meaningful change across sectors and creating opportunities for inclusion, leader in Domestic and Family Violence.
Leading beyond “being the first”, creating pathways, empowering others, and building lasting collective impact.
Awarded '2026 Aboriginal Woman of Achievement Award'.
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Melbourne
Perth
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Day 2
9.30
Opening Keynote: Opening the Door & Holding it Open
As a proud Adnyamathanha woman, Vicky has spent more than 30 years in the public sector championing gender equality and the empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. In this keynote, she shares her leadership journey, the barriers she has overcome and the importance of using your voice, challenging power imbalances and creating opportunities for others. Her message is clear: lead with purpose and open doors for lasting change.