28/04/2026
Kicking the day off in Naarm at Women Deliver 2026, hearing from women and gender diverse leaders on what inclusive leadership really looks like.
Across the panel, we heard that leadership isn’t about position. It’s about connection, consistency, and showing up for community.
We need to recognise the leadership of people navigating systems not built for them. Grassroots leadership is often quiet, informal, and deeply relational. It exists in communities every day, creating safety, connection, and support. And it must be recognised, valued and resourced.
Thank you to the panel for such an energising and important conversation, and for reminding us that lived experience is expertise, and that matriarchs, community leaders, and diverse voices deserve a seat at every table.