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How do we get what we need

 As we move past International Women's Day and inch closer towards Mother's Day, it's fitting to contemplate the perennial question of whether women can truly have everything they desire.Is it possible for a woman to manage a career alongside three children? How...

This Girl Is Me

This Girl Is Me: Sophie O’Neil

Meet our next board member, the incredible Peninsula based Sophie O'Neil. Sophie is the Co-Founder and Director of Torello Farm, our region's amazing regenerative farm loved by Victorians far and wide! Here's what Sophie shares about her childhood:...

This Girl Is Me

This Girl Is Me: Laura Wattie

We are thrilled to introduce you to our next board member and vice chair, Laura Wattie. Laura is the founder and Director of Grendesign, a creative agency in Mornington and Grenco, a boutique co-working space. Here’s Laura’s inspiring childhood reflection:...

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Federal Election Wrap Up

Well done to all those women who ran for the Federal Election. Those women who supported them. And to all those who overwhelmingly voted. Regardless of whether your candidate won or lost, this election reflected the amazing diversity and capacity of those in the...

This Girl Is Me

This Girl Is Me: Melissa Goffin

Meet our next board member and Chair, Melissa Goffin. Melissa is the Founder and Managing Director of award winning BCorp Certified Red Gum BBQ in Red Hill. Here’s Melissa’s inspirational story:  â€œI’m the one on the right. With the cheeky grin and worn out...

This Girl Is Me

This Girl Is Me: Cr Sarah Race

What better occasion to introduce our board of female community leaders than our week long series #ThisLittleGirlIsMe. First up is Cr Sarah Race - Mornington Peninsula Shire. Here’s what Sarah has to say  â€œI got from there to here by saying yes to adventures...

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Impacts of COVID Forum

Covid Impacts, Needs and Solutions On Friday, 20 August 2021, Women in Business Mornington Peninsula hosted a forum to understand the impacts of COVID on our business and community with the purpose of considering how we may better advocate for them. We were joined...

“Lean in, speak out, have a voice in your organization, and never use the word, ‘sorry’.

Trish Bertuzzi