21 March 2011

Fascinating Women Series Launch

Get frocked up, have a champers and engage with a a panel of local fascinating women who have inspired us.

The Villager Hotel
185 George Street Brisbane

630pm - 830pm

$25 plus GST includes; Glass of champagne upon arrival, canapes, and a donation to YWCA Queensland.

 

YWCA Queensland is celebrating its amalgamation by hosting a series of events throughout 2011. Kicking off our celebrations is the Fascinating Women Series Launch on March 21.

YWCA Queensland Fascinating Women series celebrates the "everyday" woman and reminds us that we don't all have to be celebrities to have fascinating stories, abilities and skills to do amazing things to support and help others.

The series launch showcases four fascinating local women who have done, and are doing great things. As a panel, these four women will share their stories, thoughts, and answer questions regarding women's role in the community and how they have succeeded.

Our fascinating women panelists are: 

This is a chance to frock up, enjoy a glass of champagne and nibbles, and listen and participate in lively discussion.
Our Fascinating Women Panel
Alison Triffett

Alison is founder and director of Alison Triffett –StyleCounsel.She is a Personal Stylist for private clients (men, women, teens) celebrities, photographers and the TV industry - but she doesn’t stop there! She facilitates Style Workshops covering a variety of topics designed to enhance self-confidence by giving people the tools they need tounderstand and express their personal style and present a positive and polished image. Style Counsel offers consultations to individuals, schools and the corporate sector. In a world which is now fast becoming even more acutely aware of the power of positive images, first impressions, and self-esteem, Alison is a personal stylist with a difference, “styling the person” - not just fashion – from the inside out! Also in high demand as a keynote speaker Alison is passionate about her job and in her element covering all things stylish!


“I firmly believe that what matters most is how you see yourself. I get up close and personal with my clients, sharing their journey towards self-confidence. I watch them truly blossom from the inside out - it doesn't get more rewarding than that!”

www.stylecounselonline.com.au
Tanya Hundloe
Tanya is the Managing Director of Social Money Solutions.  Social Money Solutions is a boutique Brisbane based consultancy helping not-for-profit organisations achieve mission and for business to develop and achieve social responsibility objectives.  Founded in 2007, after over 17 years in strategic fundraising roles in the not for profit sector, Tanya's passion for delivering creative and appropriate solutions to meet revenue development and social responsibility objectives has resulted in millions raised and great relationships for clients, donors and corporate partners. Website www.socialmoney.com.au

Teresa Dyson
Referred to as "a constructive, bright and engaging lawyer" whose "timely and professional style" ensures her popularity with major corporations, financial institutions, government bodies and charities - Chambers Global 2009, Teresa has most recently been acknowledged as a leading individual in tax by Chambers Global 2010. She acts for major corporate clients, financial institutions and intermediaries, governments and public authorities, and charities and not-for-profit organisations, providing taxation advice on a wide range of matters.

Teresa is a partner at Blake Dawson and assists clients with the taxation of corporate and M&A activity, asset, project & structured finance transactions, securitisation, debt capital markets, financial arrangements, debt/equity hybrid structures, infrastructure and PPP projects and cross border arrangements. Teresa also works closely with our litigation team in relation to tax controversy matters.

In addition, Teresa has a significant charity and not-for-profit practice, including assisting entities to seek and obtain deductible gift recipient and income tax exempt status, establishing charitable and philanthropic entities for corporate and community giving programs.

Teresa is actively involved in consultation about new legislation and administrative interpretation, particularly in relation to the taxation of financial arrangements, infrastructure and PPP developments, leasing and debt/equity rules.

www.blakedawson.com

Upcoming Events

30 March 2011

Toowoomba Social Housing Opening

The Hon Karen Struthers MP will be officially opening YWCA Queensland's new social housing residence in Toowoomba.

Please join us for this momentous occasion

112 Mary Street, Toowoomba

1030am

Followed by light refreshments


Click here to register.

 

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Carolyn MasonCarolyn Mason
Carolyn Mason has held a wide range of positions in Queensland and Commonwealth government departments in State Development, Health, Employment, and Training. In 1990, she became the first Women’s Advisor to the Premier (Wayne Goss) and thereafter, Director, Office of the Cabinet, Women’s Policy Unit. She served as CEO of the Queensland Residential Tenancies Authority and then established her company Partnering Works Pty Ltd in 2006. She is a Director of the Queensland Museum Board, the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland and a non-for-profit organisation related to women’s services. She is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and, in 1988, she was awarded a National Fellowship of the Institute of Public Administration Australia.

www.partneringworks.com.au