Professional Affiliations, Volunteerism and Memberships

 Advocacy and Representation through Organisational Memberships:

• Country Women’s Association of Victoria (CWA)
  Deputy State President (2024–Present) 
  • Active in governance, membership growth, and advocacy initiatives, including passing resolutions on online safety for children and AI transparency.
  • Member of the Accessibility Committee: Advocating for inclusive practices to ensure all members, including those with disabilities, can fully participate in and benefit from the CWA’s initiatives and activities.

• Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW)
  • Member since 2017.
  • Attended multiple world and regional conferences to advocate for global women’s and children’s issues.

• Soroptimist International (Melbourne Chapter)
  • Member (2024–Present), advocating for gender equality and women's empowerment.

• International Alliance of Women
  • Member (2024–Present), contributing to global efforts for gender equity and social justice.

• Governance Institute of Australia
  • Member (2024–Present), with certifications in not-for-profit governance, financial compliance, and strategic leadership.

• Women on Boards
  • Member (2024–Present), focusing on fostering leadership and governance expertise.

• United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA)
  • Member (2023–Present), with representation on the Status of Women Committee and contributing to advocacy on Sustainable Development Goals.

• Australian Women’s Health Alliance
  • Member (2024–Present), supporting improved health outcomes for women across the nation.

• Women’s Health Victoria
  • Member (2023–Present), advancing health equity for Victorian women.

• Women with Disabilities Victoria
  • Associate Member, promoting inclusion and advocacy for women with disabilities.

• Gender Equity Victoria
  • Member (2024–Present), supporting gender equality initiatives within the state.

• Victorian Women’s Trust
  • Trust Friend Member (2024–Present), contributing to the empowerment of women in Victoria.

• Australian Institute of International Affairs
  • Member (2024–Present), enhancing advocacy with international perspectives.

• Victorian Tourism Industry Council
  • Member (2023–Present), aligning community-driven tourism initiatives with advocacy goals.

• Victorian Rural Women’s Network
  • Member (2018–Present), amplifying the voices of rural women.

• Blue Knot Foundation
  • Member (2024–Present), committed to supporting trauma survivors and promoting trauma-informed practices.

• National Foundation for Women
  • Member (2024–Present), committed to supporting trauma survivors and promoting trauma-informed practices.

• Royal Society of Victoria
  • Member (2024–Present)

• Australian Women in Security, Member

International Advocacy Platforms:

• United Nations Delegations
  • Delegate for CSW69 (2025), representing Soroptimist International of South East Asia Pacific.
  • Participant in the UN Study Tour (2024), integrating Sustainable Development Goals into advocacy work.