Introducing this year’s Women of Strength speaker

When it comes to powerhouse women the Hon Julie Bishop tops them all: first woman appointed as Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and the first female Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party and, in March, Toowoomba locals will have a chance to be inspired by Ms Bishop at the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation’s next Women of Strength Luncheon.

Regarded as one of Australia’s best Ministers for Foreign Affairs, Ms Bishop has risen above her political career to become one of our most-loved female leaders leading the charge for gender inclusivity and equality.

Toowoomba Hospital Foundation chief executive officer Alison Kennedy says the foundation is excited to welcome Ms Bishop to Toowoomba.

“Ever since we’ve held Women of Strength, we’ve had requests to bring the Hon Julie Bishop to Toowoomba as our next keynote speaker; our region’s women absolutely love her and so do we; she is such a dynamic and diverse woman of strength,” Alison says.

Ms Bishop says events like Women of Strength are important in empowering the next generation.

“No nation can reach its potential unless it fully harnesses the energy, intellect, ideas and talent of its population, including the 50 per cent that is female,” she says.

“We need more women of strength as role models and mentors so that the next generation are empowered and inspired to change our world for the better.”

The Toowoomba Hospital Foundation’s Women of Strength Luncheon will be held at Rumours International on Friday, March 13, with all funds raised going towards the Toowoomba Hospital Emergency Department.

Tickets arecurrently sold out; but keep an eye on social media for any being given away from people who can’t attend.