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Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt to visit Gippsland at Wedge Theatre in Sale on 17 October

The Committee for Gippsland and TAFE Gippsland proudly host 2023 Australian of the Year, Taryn Brumfitt, promoting body positivity, leadership, and diversity on October 19 at The Wedge Theatre in Sale.

By news@gippsland - 22nd September 2023 - Back to News

The Committee for Gippsland, in partnership with TAFE Gippsland, is honoured to present 2023 Australian of the Year, Taryn Brumfitt, at the Gippsland Annual Leadership Address, on Thursday 19 October from 6pm at The Wedge Theatre in Sale. Before becoming Australian of the Year, Taryn Brumfitt, the Body Image Movement founder, won multiple awards for her inspiring documentaries: EMBRACE and EMBRACE KIDS. The event and her messages of acceptance and leadership provide a refreshing antidote to negative media messaging about what an 'ideal body' should look like.

Taryn Brumfitt is an award-winning filmmaker, author, speaker, and 2023 Australian of the Year. Leading advocate for social change, impacting millions globally

Inspiring leadership with Taryn

Committee for Gippsland CEO, Tony Cantwell said the Australian of the Year was a great example of leadership, providing an excellent opportunity for Gippslanders to learn from her experience. "We are thrilled to have Taryn visit Gippsland. Thank you to our sponsor TAFE Gippsland for helping bring Taryn to our region. Taryn's message of body acceptance has changed lives, and she continues to inspire change and start important conversations," Tony said.

TAFE Gippsland CEO Laura Macpherson said Taryn had worked hard to educate people around the country and the globe about valuing difference. "Taryn's message and work as a fierce advocate for embracing body acceptance has reached more than 200 million people around the world."

"TAFE Gippsland is committed to supporting current and emerging leaders. We hope this event will assist them to implement some of these lessons in their workplaces and community groups to walk together in creating an inclusive environment where we can recognise and celebrate our diversity," Laura said.

Event booking

If you would like to join the Committee for Gippsland and TAFE Gippsland after the event, for a Gippsland Community Leadership Program alumni gathering with canapes and drinks (great opportunity to network with regional leaders from across Gippsland), select the GCLP Alumni ticket option via the link below.

The Gippsland Annual Leadership Address is part of the Gippsland Community Leadership Program (GCLP). It is the longest-running program of its kind in regional Australia and is highly regarded for its effectiveness at growing and developing Gippsland leaders. Applications for the 2024 GCLP will be opening soon.

Hurry, tickets to the Gippsland Annual Leadership Address are limited. Book your tickets at The Wedge website.

Pictures from Committee for Gippsland website.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

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