Address to the Institute of Public Administration Australia

Jelena Dokic speaks to the National Press Club about her experiences as a young tennis star, the abuse she experienced at the hands of her father, and the power of her own vulnerability.

What kind of leadership does it take to tackle the greatest challenges of our time? This question was at the heart of the 2024 Richard Larkins Oration, delivered by the founding Chair of the Women's Leadership Institute Australia (WLIA), Carol Schwartz AO, and hosted by Monash University Council. Titled, Navigating complex challenges: Is female leadership essential?, the speech draws on decades of leadership across business, philanthropy and public life. Schwarz shares a bold vision for how women’s leadership is essential to building cohesive communities and strong democracies.

Chief Justice Diana Bryant gives an inspiring speech to graduates at Monash University, addressing the particular challenges they faced studying during the pandemic, and emboldening her audience to make positive change in the world.