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An evening with the 2016 Australian of the Year, David Morrison

Few would expect a tough-as-nails Chief of Army to be recognised internationally for his commitment to gender equality, diversity and inclusion.

But when former Lieutenant-General David Morrison ordered misbehaving troops to ‘get out’ if they couldn’t accept women as equals, his video went viral and he started a cultural shift that has changed Australia’s armed forces forever. Since then, the number of women joining the army has grown by two per cent and the culture is more accepting of racial, ethnic and sexual diversity.

In 2014, David was invited to speak at the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, sharing the stage with US Secretary of State John Kerry and actor and activist Angelina Jolie, and argued that militaries that exclude women “do nothing to distinguish the soldier from the brute”. David retired in 2015 after 36 years in the Australian Army, and four years as its Chief, but he continues his commitment as a champion of human rights in his new role as the Chair of the Diversity Council Australia. In January 2016 David was awarded the honour of Australian of the Year.

IABC NSW is proud to host ‘an evening with David Morrison’ at the beautiful army barracks in Paddington. The event includes drinks and canapés, a keynote speech and Q&A with David.

This is an exclusive experience to hear an influential Australian speak about leading in a crisis, how communicators can support their leaders to be great, what it means for communicators to have a seat at the executive table and how communicators can support the increased focus on gender equity and diversity.

Book your ticket for what will be a fantastic and insightful evening.

Date: Tuesday 25 October

Time: 6pm – 8pm

Where: Victoria Barracks, 75 Oxford Street Sydney

Agenda:

6pm – 7pm: Drinks and canapés in the courtyard

7pm – 8pm: Key note from David Morrison including Q&A

Event concludes

Dress Code: Business casual

Prices:

Members Ticket: $30

Non-Members: $70

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When

25th October 2016 06:00 pm
To 1st January 1970 09:00 am

Where

Victoria Barracks
75 Oxford Street
Sydney 2021