Queensland Women’s Week celebrates the achievements of women and girls. We are celebrating our diverse community by shining the spotlight on a number of women across the Archdiocese of Brisbane. We have asked women how they are choosing to challenge themselves to create a great future for women and girls.
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“I am making a positive difference in the lives of the children in our care, and also a very positive difference in the lives of my team, which is predominately female.” – Linda, Star of the Sea Long Day Care + Kindergarten Director
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“As a religious woman, I am passionate about the role of women in the Church, and encouraging others to embrace every opportunity presented to be the change we want to see.” – Sr Mel Dwyer, Canossian Daughter of Charity
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“I choose to challenge myself by being a role model to younger students. I strive to be a role model in all areas of life – school, life outside of school and recreational pursuits.” Jessica, San Sisto College Captain
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“I continue to challenge myself in my career and as a mother of two young women. I am also grateful to my own mother, who is my role model. She taught me that I could do anything in this world if I set my mind to it.” Toni, Centacare Manager of Culture and Inclusion
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“I challenge myself to create a great future for women and girls by trying to live my life as a disciple of Jesus, and as a consecrated religious, as authentically as I can.” – Sr Kari Hatherell, Australian Ursuline Sister
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“I could choose to challenge myself by refraining from rushing to judgments about other women and girls and respectfully allow the ‘work of art’ that they are to be revealed.” – Sr Imelda Williams, Australian Ursuline Sister
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“I choose to challenge myself each day by continuing to work on my independence, speaking up more when I need help, and never giving up.” Sarah, Centacare client
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“I am a very independent women and my challenge would be to keep living independently and never feeling like I have to seek permission or approval.” – Carlie, Harvey Bay Catholic Parish Secretary