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Our Committees bring decades of experience from Defence and other industries and are committed to using our lived experiences as motivators to driving change for women across the sector. 

National Board of Directors

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Rachel Falzon

Founder

National President

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Board Chair

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Judith Irvine

National Vice President

WA & SA

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Board Member

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Dayna Bennett

​Board Secretary

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Reena Strehle

National Vice President

VIC & TAS​

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Board Member

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Savannah Ogborne

National Vice President

ACT & NSW

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Board Member

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Toral Maru

National Treasurer​

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Board Treasurer

National Committees

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Jahzinta Clarke

Partnerships Lead

State Committees

Western Australia

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Amanda Pearce

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Andrea Walters

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Cass Ryan

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Paula Rogers

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Charisse Santiago

South Australia

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Christine MacDonald

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Trish Denison

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Jodieann Dawe

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Stacey Satchell

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Charlotte Osman

Australian Capital Territory

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Simone Wheatley

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Carly Mercer

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Komal Zehra

Northern Territory

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Victoria

© 2024 Women in Defence Association (WiDA Australia Ltd)

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WiDA was founded and operates from Boorloo on Whadjuk Noongar land, and acknowledges that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the First Australians.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands across which we live and work, and we pay respect to the many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander servicemen and women who have fought for this country

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Vision: To be the leading catalyst for gender equity and inclusion in the defence sector, fostering a culture where women thrive and contribute to global security and innovation

Mission: We are dedicated to advancing gender diversity and inclusion in the defence sector by providing strategic initiatives, advocacy, and resources that invest in women, promote equity and drive impactful change

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The Women in Defence Association is not an agent of, nor affiliated with, or part of, the Australian Government or the Department of Defence.

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