Join us this International Women's Day
Friday 6 March 2026

To celebrate this iconic day and acknowledge the tremendous efforts of women and girls in our community, we are hosting a breakfast at the College.

Join our special guest, Dr Dalal Smiley - the Chief Executive Officer of Wellsprings for Women, along with past collegians, staff, students, their families and the wider College community, as we celebrate women's achievements.

Bookings are essential.
 

About special guest Dr Dalal Smiley
Dalal Smiley migrated to Australia from Lebanon in 1976 with her mother and brother escaping the Lebanese civil war. She holds a Masters in Public Policy and Governance and a post graduate Certificate in Business Management. She worked in local, state and federal governments and the not for profit sector since 1997. In 2009, Dalal won a scholarship from the Emergency Services Foundation. In 2001, Dalal was appointed as Victorian Multicultural Commissioner till 2005 and in 2016 was awarded an honorary doctorate of laws from Deakin University for her contribution to the development of equity and social inclusion in Victoria. In March of 2017 Dalal was appointed as the CEO of Wellsprings for Women, a women-only Centre established by Presentation Sisters in 1994.

Key Details

FRIDAY 6 MARCH 2026
CLONARD COLLEGE
NAGLE ROOM (ENTER VIA MURPHYS LANE)
7.15AM FOR 7.30AM START
TICKETS: $25

RSVP: Friday 27 February - Bookings are essential.

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