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03/03/2026

Spent 2+ hours making this reel for 13 views?

Okay, maybe not 2 hours but anyway, we wouldn’t have it any other way.

To our followers, whether you’ve been here since day one or just joined, we see you, we appreciate you, and we’re so glad you’re part of this community 💛

01/03/2026

📢 EVENT REMINDER: WIIS-A x Australian Institute of International Affairs Victoria 📢

We’re excited to host a Women in Leadership Roundtable in Melbourne in partnership with Australian Institute of International Affairs Victoria (AIIA VIC) Young Professionals.

This intimate, small-group event will bring together emerging professionals and leading voices across maritime security, climate security, defence and risk analysis for an honest conversation about leadership in international security.

We’re honoured to welcome:

✨ Prof. Bec Strating, FAIIA: Director of the Centre for Global Security at La Trobe University
✨ Prof. Regina Crameri PhD, GAICD Director of the Centre for Advanced Defence Research and Enterprise - Operating in Complex Environments at University of Melbourne
✨ Trang Nguyen, Head of International Programs & Engagement, Climateworks Centre Monash University

Through themed discussions and open Q&A, we’ll explore navigating male-dominated sectors, strengthening diplomatic relationships, advancing gender equity in global policy, and amplifying women’s voices in security decision-making.

With only 20 places available, this roundtable is designed to foster meaningful dialogue and genuine connection!

🗓️ Date: Thursday 5 March
🕐 Time: 5:30pm for 6-7pm AEDT
📍 Location: AIIA Victoria Office, Level 13, 356 Collins Street, Melbourne
✨ Format: In person (held under Chatham House Rule)
🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gbCeVE_H

📢 EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: CANBERRA PANEL EVENT ON 3 MARCH 📢 is delighted to be co-hosting a panel discussion "Australia's A...
24/02/2026

📢 EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: CANBERRA PANEL EVENT ON 3 MARCH 📢

is delighted to be co-hosting a panel discussion "Australia's Approach to a Changing Security Environment" with and the Australian War College ahead of !

📆 Date: Tuesday 3 March
⏲️ Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
🗺️ Location: Juliet Room, Verity Lane, 50 Northbourne Avenue

This event will consist of a networking reception at 5:30pm followed by a panel discussion at 6:00pm with insights from AVM Barb Courtney and Advisory Board member and former diplomat, Jane Hardy. Panellists will reflect on the key security challenges facing Australia today and offer their insights on what Australia can, and is, doing to prepare for our swiftly evolving security environment.

🔗 Register via the link in the bio
🖥️ Not yet a member of WIIS-A? Sign up via the link in the bio!

20/02/2026

✨ EVENT RECAP: WiDA x WIIS-A | BALANCE THE SCALES ✨

What a night.

Thank you to everyone who joined and the Women in Defence Association for our first-ever Melbourne collaboration ahead of International Women’s Day. Balance the Scales brought together leaders, emerging professionals and changemakers from across the defence and national security community for an evening of insight, connection and honest conversation.

We were especially honoured by a surprise keynote from The Hon Peter Khalil MP, Assistant Minister for Defence, who reflected on the legacy of women in service, Australia’s current defence posture, and why diversity is not a “nice to have”, it’s a national capability.

Our incredible panellists: Jo Teagle, Michelle Campbell, Amanda Gorely, Charlotte O’Connor, Peter Kalatzis and Professor Maria Rost Rublee, unpacked:

• The evolving rules-based international order�• Australia’s National Defence Strategy & Integrated Investment Program�• Critical infrastructure and ageing capability platforms (because it’s not all AUKUS 👀)�• The Community Mobilisation Plan�• The gender pay gap�• And why gender matters for durable peace outcomes

The message was clear: these conversations can’t be confined to one day a year. Networks like ours exist to elevate diverse voices shaping Australia’s security future, every day.

A huge thank you to our generous sponsors Clayton Utz for making the evening possible.

And to the powerhouse teams behind the scenes, WiDA (Rachel, Cai Lin & Reena) and WIIS-A (Grace, Nina & Winnie) - we see you. 👏

Missed it? A full blog recap is coming soon.
Not yet a WIIS-A member? Click the link in the comments! ⬇️

15/02/2026

✨ MEET WIIS-A’S 2026 COMMITTEE ✨

We’re so proud to introduce ’s 2026 Committee, an inspiring mix of emerging and established leaders shaping the future of international security. 🌏

From academia to think tanks to civil society, our members bring diverse expertise, bold ideas, and a shared commitment to amplifying women’s voices in security.

Our Executive Team leads with strategy and governance, while our Volunteer Team powers our events, communications and member engagement, and we couldn’t do it without them.

To our returning and new committee members: thank you for your time, passion and leadership. We can’t wait to see what 2026 brings 💫

13/02/2026

⚖️ The scales don’t balance themselves.

This International Women’s Day, we’re bringing together Women in Defence and the WIIS-A community in Melbourne to talk strategy, leadership, and what real progress looks like.

National Defence Strategy.
Gender equity.
Inclusive leadership.

Because representation in security isn’t symbolic, it’s strategic.

📍 Clayton Utz, Melbourne
🗓️ Feb 18 | 5:30–8pm
🔗 Register via the link in our comments.

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2601

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