BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Association for Women in Insurance (Qld) Inc - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Association for Women in Insurance (Qld) Inc X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://womenininsurance.com.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Association for Women in Insurance (Qld) Inc REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260331T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260331T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062954 CREATED:20260304T005408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T005408Z UID:4170-1774958400-1774963800@womenininsurance.com.au SUMMARY:Ethics Trivia DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, Chris Doyle and Kristi Riedel from Level Twenty Seven Chambers will be presenting their ethics CLE on 31 March 2026. \nGrab your team\, check the recent case law and read the latest news headlines to prepare for a battle of ethical wits with our Ethics Trivia Quiz. \nAttendance is free\, and lunch is provided. It is\, however\, necessary to register. \nSign up to secure your spot\, and your ethics CPD point\, without delay as places are limited. You won’t want to miss out!  \n  \nDate: 31 March 2026 \nTime: 12pm for 12:15pm start \nLocation: Level Twenty Seven Chambers\, level 27\, 239 George Street Brisbane  \nRSVP by: 27 March 2026 URL:https://womenininsurance.com.au/events/ethics-trivia/ LOCATION:Level 27\, 239 George Street\, Brisbane\, Level 27\, 239 George Street\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="Women in Insurance":MAILTO:info@womenininsurance.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260320T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260320T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062954 CREATED:20260211T032212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T013941Z UID:4005-1774018800-1774029600@womenininsurance.com.au SUMMARY:International Women's Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:Tickets to International Women’s Day\, and first event of 2026\, will be on sale from 10am on Friday\, 20 February 2026. \nThe theme for International Women’s Day 2026 is ‘Balance the Scales’\, highlighting the need to ensure fair\, inclusive and accessible justice for every woman and girl.\nWe are incredibly honoured to be joined by Bri Lee\, in conversation\, an award-winning author\, academic and activist. \nIn her debut memoir\, Eggshell Skull\, Lee\, drawing from her experience as a judges associate in the District Court of Queensland and her own experiences with abuse shone a light of the injustices experienced by survivors of sexual assault within the Australian legal system.\nSince then Lee\, has worked in activism co-founding the fREADom Inside Project which donates books to women who are incarcerated in NSW. \nTickets are $110 for members and $125 for non-members (plus GST). \nGet in quick to avoid missing out! \nEvent Details \nDate:          20 March 2026 \nTime:          3pm to 6pm \nLocation:     The Grove Rooftop \nTicket prices: \n\nMember:  $110\nNon-Member: $125\n\nEvent format:          In-Conversation\, Drinks and canapes \nRSVP date:             9 March 2026 \nBri Lee appears by arrangement with Saxton Speakers Bureau: \nBook Bri Lee for your next event | Saxton Speakers URL:https://womenininsurance.com.au/events/international-womens-day-2026/ LOCATION:The Grove\, 480 Queen Street\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="Women in Insurance":MAILTO:info@womenininsurance.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251212T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251212T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062954 CREATED:20250604T012140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T021054Z UID:581-1765542600-1765560600@womenininsurance.com.au SUMMARY:Christmas Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the most unforgettable end-of-year celebration yet – the Women in Insurance (Qld) Christmas Luncheon is back\, and this year we’re turning up the volume with a Coachella Christmas! \nThink festival vibes\, summer sparkle\, and a whole lot of holiday cheer. \nTickets on sale from 10am on Monday 10 November 2025! \nThank you to our valued sponsors and Christmas event sponsor\, Ethos Building & Restoration\, who make these events possible.  \nEvent details: \nDate: Friday 12 December 2025 \nTime: 12.30pm to 5.30pm  \nVenue: Brisbane City Hall\, main auditorium  \nTickets: $220 for members\, $250 for non-members (plus GST) \nDress Code: Dress to Impress – With Finesse (please ensure outfits are neat and respectful) \nAllocated seating in tables of 10 (maximum of two tables per company!)  \n5 hours of entertainment\, 3 course sit down lunch\, 5 hour drinks package \nCharity Raffle  \nOur charity raffle will be raising money for: \n\nCare Kits for Kids Qld – who provide thousands of Care Kits (new backpacks filled with new clothing\, toiletries\, activities\, stationery\, books\, toys and quilts) for children in care or crisis throughout Queensland each year.\nBroken to Brilliant – who help mentor survivors to re-establish successful lives after they have safely left the abusive relationship and are out of crisis.\n\nThe raffle will be online and QR codes can be scanned at the venue to purchase tickets. Please note Apple Pay is not available\, so please bring your debit/credit cards. \nWebsite Tips & Tricks\nWe are aware of the overwhelming demand for this event\, which in previous years has led to our website crashing due to the load. Some tips and tricks should website issues occur: \n\nIf you don’t have attendee names\, put ‘Guest1\, Guest2’. \nThe website may not allow the same email address to be used for all attendees. It will accept made up emails (i.e. guest1@domain.com)\nYou need to be logged into a membership account to purchase a member ticket. Current/active membership is required to purchase a member ticket. The email address also needs to match the member’s email address contained on their membership account and their membership needs to be current.  \nOur social media account will provide live updates should we have technical issues.  \nWe can be contacted at info@womenininsurance.com.au.\n\nOur valued sponsors have been given the opportunity to pre-purchase a limited number of tickets which will also assist in reducing website traffic.  \nPlease note: Members are entitled to one member ticket per event. Your membership number is required when purchasing a member ticket. We recommend that you check your membership is current and up to date to ensure you are able to secure your member’s ticket. \nPlease see our website for terms & conditions. URL:https://womenininsurance.com.au/events/christmas-luncheon/ LOCATION:Brisbane City Hall\, 64 Adelaide St\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="Women in Insurance":MAILTO:info@womenininsurance.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251106T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251106T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062954 CREATED:20250620T000848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T024151Z UID:2270-1762430400-1762435800@womenininsurance.com.au SUMMARY:Educational event: Trauma-informed Mediation DESCRIPTION:Trauma-Informed Mediation \nWords have meaning and actions have consequences. \nAs insurance professionals\, the way that we interact with others can have long lasting repercussions – both positive and negative – to individuals and the work we are engaged to do. \nWhether mediating a matter involving historical abuse\, or managing local or international disputes\, there are many trauma-informed strategies and techniques that can be employed to enhance effective communication and minimise the risk of harm. \nDrawing on their vast experience of working across a variety of sectors\, join Luke Geary\, Partner at Mills Oakley and Alison Haly\, Mediator\, for a discussion about how and why a trauma-informed approach works for all concerned\, including clients. \nThis is a critical professional development session you will not want to miss. \n  \nDate:    Thursday 6 November 2025 \nTime:    12pm for a 12:15pm start (1 hour session) \nVenue: Mills Oakley\, Level 23\, 66 Eagle Street\, Brisbane \nRSVP:   Monday\, 3 November 2025 \n Price:   Attendance at this seminar is free\, however registration is required for catering purposes \n  \nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nAlison Haly\, Mediator \n \n \nAlison is an international and local mediator making a difference in the way we manage conflict and engage in dialogue.  She was the first woman to establish a mediation practice in Australia and is cited as a leading mediator in Doyles International Guide and has been honoured by her peers as a Lawyer of the year on multiple occasions in the AFR Best Lawyers List. \n \n\n\nLuke Geary – Partner\, Mills Oakley \n\nLuke is a nationally recognised leader in Not-for-Profit\, Human Rights and Insurance Law. He founded Salvos Legal and Salvos Legal Humanitarian in 2009\, before returning to Mills Oakley in 2017. He has extensive experience acting in historical abuse claims\, representing victims of human trafficking and labour exploitation and defending and prosecuting claims involving intentional torts. Luke is regularly briefed by major institutions in the most sensitive and significant common law claims and assists in their delicate resolution in a trauma-informed way.   He is widely regarded for his expertise in assisting institutions in responding to claims of child sexual abuse under a restorative justice framework and resolving sensitive and significant matters in a trauma-informed way. \n \n\n\n\n  URL:https://womenininsurance.com.au/events/educational-event-trauma-informed-mediation/ LOCATION:Mills Oakley\, Level 23\, 66 Eagle Street\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="Women in Insurance":MAILTO:info@womenininsurance.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250918T121500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250918T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062954 CREATED:20250604T013856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T053630Z UID:597-1758197700-1758214800@womenininsurance.com.au SUMMARY:AGM 2025 DESCRIPTION:Women In Insurance (Qld) AGM Luncheon returns on 18 September 2025. \nThis year we look to Tackle the Ordinary with our sell-out luncheon being held at Tattersall’s Club.  Join us for an afternoon networking with your industry professionals and challenging the status quo\, engaging in strategic change management and personal development with a little bit of footy flair. \nWe’re serving up our AGM event with a veteran of the Australian Army now high-level strategic consultant\, business and personal development coach Master of Ceremonies from Eighth Mile Consulting and featuring a keynote interview with Karina Brown\, who knows a thing or two about breaking lines – on and off the field.  Expect frank conversation\, fresh connections and a room full of professionals who don’t just follow the play book\, they re-write it.  Seats are limited. Don’t drop the ball and secure yours now. \nKeynote Speaker – Karina Brown\, Rugby League Trailblazer \nKarina Brown is a proud Jillaroo\, Queensland Maroons captain\, and one of the true pioneers of women’s rugby league in Australia. Renowned for her speed\, leadership\, and determination\, Karina has been a driving force in the growth of the women’s game at both grassroots and elite level. \nA World Cup winner with the Australian Jillaroos in 2017\, she has also captained Queensland in the State of Origin and represented her state and country in numerous landmark matches. At club level\, Karina has played across the NRLW\, including with the Sydney Roosters and Gold Coast Titans. \nBeyond her on-field success\, Karina has been instrumental in establishing pathways for women in rugby league—helping to build teams\, inspire young players\, and create opportunities for the next generation. Balancing her sporting career with her professional work\, she is recognised as a leader who has not only achieved at the highest level but also given back to the game in lasting ways. \nClothing Drive  \nThis year\, Women In Insurance (Qld) proudly support Suited for Success by undertaking a clothing drive to assist provide practical resources to spread their work in providing free styling\, clothing and career support services for people in need throughout Queensland. Please bring any good quality clothing\, particularly men’s clothing and accessories (causal\, work and formal) and/or toiletries to the event to support this incredibly worthy and valuable cause. \nKey Event Details \nDate:     Thursday 18 September 2025 \nTime:     12.15pm pre-luncheon bubbles & canapes  \n                1pm to 5pm AGM luncheon \nVenue:   Grand Ball Room at Tattersall’s Club\, 215 Queen Street\, Brisbane City Qld \nTickets:  Members: $160\, Non-Members: $185 (plus GST) \nDress code: Cocktail/business  \nSeating: Tables of 10 \nThank you to our event sponsors\, Epsilon Underwriting and Clyde & Co.  URL:https://womenininsurance.com.au/events/agm-2025/ LOCATION:Tattersall’s Club\, 215 Queen Street\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="Women in Insurance":MAILTO:info@womenininsurance.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250819T070000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250819T090000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062954 CREATED:20250620T000704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T004824Z UID:2267-1755586800-1755594000@womenininsurance.com.au SUMMARY:Women in Leadership Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspired morning of conversation against the backdrop of the Brisbane River. \nNetwork with colleagues\, and make new connections\, over breakfast in the Long Room at Customs House while hearing insights about leadership\, personal growth and forging new pathways from our stellar panel of trailblazers from the insurance and legal industries. \nFeaturing: \n\nKimberly Daley\, Executive General Manager\, Professional Services\, Sedgwick.\nAntonia Mercorella\, Chief Executive Officer\, REIQ and Chair\, Carter Newell.\nJustice Soraya Ryan\, Queensland Supreme Court.\nDenica Saunders\, Regional Head of Operations Travel APAC and Chief Operating Officer Australia\, Allianz Partners.\n\n\n\n\nDate:\n19 August 2025\, 7am – 9am.\n\n\nVenue:\nLong Room\, Customs House\, 399 Queen Street\, Brisbane\n\n\nTickets:\nEarly bird (until 15 July 2025):\nRegular access:\n(prices are + GST)\nMember $59\nMember $69\nNon member $64\nNon member $74\n\n\nRSVP\n12 August 2025 URL:https://womenininsurance.com.au/events/women-in-leadership-breakfast/ LOCATION:Customs House\, 399 Queens Street\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="Women in Insurance":MAILTO:info@womenininsurance.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250731T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250731T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062954 CREATED:20250617T061700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T043411Z UID:2220-1753983000-1753992000@womenininsurance.com.au SUMMARY:End of Financial Year Celebration DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited to a Night of Celebration & Surprise \nJoin Women in Insurance as we farewell the financial year in true style at Pawn & Co\, Brisbane’s most curious cocktail bar – where vintage flair meets a world of wonder. \nExpect three unforgettable hours of: \n\nFlowing drinks \nRoving canapés \nConnection\, celebration & a little bit of magic \n\nTickets go on sale Tuesday 24th June at 10am\nWith only 200 tickets available\, we expect this event to sell quickly – mark your calendar and set your alarm! \nEvent proudly sponsored by ShieldCover\nA huge thank you to our sponsor for helping bring this incredible event to life. \nWe can’t wait to celebrate with you! \nKey Event Details: \n\n\n\nDate:\nThursday 31 July 2025\n\n\nTime:\n5.30pm\n\n\nLocation:\nPawn & Co\, 680 Ann Street\, Fortitude Valley\n\n\nCost:\n$90 for members\, $110 for non-members (plus GST on all tickets)\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n WII Proudly Supported by Platinum sponsors \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n WII Proudly Supported by Gold sponsors URL:https://womenininsurance.com.au/events/youre-invited-to-a-night-of-celebration-surprise/ LOCATION:Pawn & Co\, 680 Ann Street\, Fortitude Valley\, QLD\, 4006\, Australia ORGANIZER;CN="Women in Insurance":MAILTO:info@womenininsurance.com.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR