Mar
7
12:30 PM12:30

2025 International Women's Day Luncheon with Lisa Wilkinson

We are very excited to launch our 8th annual International Women’s Day Luncheon with special guest, Lisa Wilkinson!

In partnership with Regional Australia Bank, we invite you to join us for a luncheon to celebrate International Women's Day at Newcastle City Hall on Friday 7th March.

A Member Of The Order Of Australia, as well as a multi-Walkley-award-nominated and Logie-award-winning journalist, Lisa Wilkinson has been one of Australia's most admired and respected media personalities for more than four decades.

Join us for International Women’s Day 2025 to #MarchForward for a gender equal future.

Details:
Friday 7th March, 2025
12.30pm arrival for 1.00pm start
Newcastle City Hall - 290 King Street, Newcastle

Seating:
Full Concert Hall Experience - Round tables of 10. Seating will be allocated at the time of booking. If you wish to sit together we recommend booking as a table of 10 or making a note in your ticket order, and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Casual Canapes in the Gallery - Theatre style seating. There is no assigned seating for this level so you can sit where you like when you arrive with your group

Ticket inclusions:
Full Concert Hall Experience - Gourmet 2-course sit down meal, 3 hour drink package, plus a donation to Got Your Back Sista

Gallery - Casual Light Canapes, networking with a drink on arrival, plus a donation to Got Your Back Sista

Sponsors:
We would like to thank our generous event sponsors that have made this event possible - Regional Australia Bank, Novo Finance, Genea Newcastle, SB Business Services and The Design Project & Co.

Contact:
info@gencollective.com.au

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SOLD OUT - Level Up Conference 2024
Aug
30
8:30 AM08:30

SOLD OUT - Level Up Conference 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Level Up, a one-day professional development conference, is happening this August. With a strong focus on self-development, our goal is to provide our conference ticket holders with an opportunity to step away from the desk and immerse themselves in a day of learning and connecting with like-minded women. Our themes this year include self leadership, self wealth, self awareness ,self motivation and self management.

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The Balancing Act - Practical Tips For Achieving Work-Life Balance
May
22
5:30 PM17:30

The Balancing Act - Practical Tips For Achieving Work-Life Balance

We invite you to join us at our May event, proudly sponsored by Keepr Property Co, as we explore the challenges professionals and business owners face when it comes to juggling multiple responsibilities. From household management to workplace expectations, we will be sharing practical tips you can take home and implement!

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Showcasing the Hunter’s Entrepreneurial Success Stories
Apr
10
7:30 AM07:30

Showcasing the Hunter’s Entrepreneurial Success Stories

  • Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It is no secret that the Hunter region has been the birthplace of many incredible businesses, and we want to showcase some of those with our community!

Gen Collective invites you to join us for breakfast on Wednesday 10th 11th April to hear from three of our region’s most successful entrepreneurs.

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Mar
2
12:30 PM12:30

SOLD OUT - INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY LUNCHEON - Day 2

We are thrilled to invite you to our 7th annual International Women’s Day Event with our incredible guest speaker, Jelena Dokic.

In collaboration with our partners at Regional Australia Bank, we invite you to join us for a luncheon on Saturday 2nd March at the stunning Merewether Surfhouse as we celebrate International Women’s Day.

Embark on a captivating journey through the remarkable life and tennis career of Jelena Dokic. From her awe-inspiring triumph over then World Number 1, Martina Hingis, at the tender age of 16 to the tremendous challenges she faced off the court, Jelena's story is one of resilience, courage, and unyielding strength.

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Mar
1
12:30 PM12:30

SOLD OUT - INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY LUNCHEON - Day 1

We are thrilled to invite you to our 7th annual International Women’s Day Event with our incredible guest speaker, Jelena Dokic.

In collaboration with our partners at Regional Australia Bank, we invite you to join us for a luncheon on Friday 1st March 2024 at the stunning Merewether Surfhouse as we celebrate International Women’s Day.

Embark on a captivating journey through the remarkable life and tennis career of Jelena Dokic. From her awe-inspiring triumph over then World Number 1, Martina Hingis, at the tender age of 16 to the tremendous challenges she faced off the court, Jelena's story is one of resilience, courage, and unyielding strength.

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Feb
8
5:30 PM17:30

February Social

If growing your professional network is on the 'to do list' for 2024, then this event is for you. Our first event for the 2024 calendar year will be a members & guests networking event, open to all!

We hope you’ll join us for a more casual networking environment, and we would love you to extend the invitation to friends & colleagues who you think would also enjoy the Gen Collective community.

Join us for an evening filled with great wine, great food and great conversation.

Your event ticket includes a drink on arrival, a selection of food plus endless networking opportunities!

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Professional Development
Oct
17
7:30 AM07:30

Professional Development

This event is proudly sponsored by FinBiz Advisers.

We believe there is more than one pathway to progress your career.

Our October event is all about how being involved in committees, boards and mentoring can grow your network and enhance your career.

Join us for an engaging panel discussion where you’ll hear from local experts who have progressed and enhanced their professional careers through their involvement in mentoring, committees and board positions.

Whether you’re running your own business or wanting to elevate your career, this event will inspire you.

Come join us in conversation!

Light breakfast, tea and barista made coffee will be provided to all guests.

Our Panelists:

  • Annette Pulbrook - Principal Adviser FinBiz Advisers

  • Kristie Atkins - Managing Partner of Wink

  • Kyle Loades - Chair of Active Super, a Non-Executive Director of AMA Group (ASX:AMA) & Great Southern Bank, Chair of HMRI

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, 17 October 2023

RSVP: Friday, 13 October 2023

Time: 7.30am - 9.00am

Venue: Peibri Place, 97 Hannell Street, Wickham

Tickets:
$60 | for Gen Collective members (member discount code emailed separately)

$70 | for non-members 

Ticket inclusions: Light breakfast, tea and coffee

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Level Up Conference 2023
Aug
25
8:30 AM08:30

Level Up Conference 2023

In partnership with PKF, we are are thrilled to launch our second annual professional development conference event that we hope will encourage, uplift, motivate and inspire! Please join us for an incredible day of stimulating conversation, inspirational presentations, and real-time take aways.

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International Women's Day
Mar
31
12:30 PM12:30

International Women's Day

We are very excited to launch our 6th annual International Women’s Day Event with special guest, Sam Bloom!

In collaboration with Spillane Property, we invite you to join us for a luncheon on Friday 31 March as we close off our celebrations of International Women’s Day.

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A Gen Collective Christmas
Dec
6
5:30 PM17:30
Events

A Gen Collective Christmas

Let’s say goodbye to 2022 in style and celebrate all we achieved this year!

Join us for a fun filled evening of casual networking and Christmas Cheer with the Gen Collective community at Modus Brewery in Merewether on Tuesday 6th December from 5.30pm.

Ticket prices include:

  • Entry to the function

  • Tasty canapes

  • Delicious drink on arrival

  • A Christmas gift from the Gen Collective committee

  • A donation to Got Your Back Sista charity

Tickets:

Members: $65

Non Members: $75

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2022 International Women's Day Breakfast
Mar
31
to Apr 1

2022 International Women's Day Breakfast

  • Historic Dining Hall at the Crown and Anchor (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In the spirit of this year’s theme, #breakthebias, Gen Collective is mixing up our annual International Women’s Day celebration. To round off the month of celebrating the amazing achievements of women around the globe, we will be hosting a panel discussion with some remarkable local female superstars. 

Who said we had to cram all our celebrations into one day or week!

We invite to join us for breakfast on Thursday 31 March as we close off our celebrations of International Women’s Day. 

Event Details

Date: Thursday 31 March 

Time: 7.45am - 9.15am (formalities to begin at 8.10am) 

Venue: The Historic Dining Hall of the Crown and Anchor Hotel, Hunter St Newcastle.

Tickets:

$65 | for Gen Collective members (member discount code emailed separately)

$75 | for non-members 

Sales close Monday 28 March or until sold out.

Ticket inclusions: sit down meal, complimentary barista coffee on arrival. Additional drinks can be purchased from the bar throughout the event.

Sonia James moved to Australia from India to complete her Masters Degree in Engineering Science (Management) in Brisbane.

She has since started working in the manufacturing industry and is currently working with Molycop, a Newcastle based supplier of mining consumables and related services.

Sonia was the winner of the Rising Start category in the Hunter Manufacturing Awards 2021 in recognition of her work in showing leadership in her role.

She was also selected for Standards Australia NEXTGen Program 2021 – 22. Standards Australia’s NEXTgen Program selects emerging industry and technical experts and provides them with an exciting opportunity to become involved in the national and international standardisation processes supporting Australian industry and government.

In addition to her experience and skills in the manufacturing industry, she is also a trained Indian Classical Dancer and Choreographer.

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Taylah Gray is a proud Wiradjuri woman and worked as a criminal defence lawyer for the Aboriginal Legal Service. She now works as a sessional academic at the University of Newcastle, where she teaches Aboriginal Tertiary Studies through an alternative entry program. Taylah is undertaking a PhD in Law with a focus on Native Title and land reform for First Nations people in Australia.

In July 2020 (whilst still a law student at the University of Newcastle), she successfully defeated a prohibition order sought by the NSW police in the Supreme Court to block the Newcastle Black Lives Matter protest.

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Tareka Chatfield is the Managing Director of Koiop Connect and a proud descendant of the Meriam People of the Torres Strait Islands and a Mitakoodi Woman on her my Mother’s side.

Tareka is an accomplished People and Culture Professional and Indigenous Education and Employment specialist, who is passionate about quality education and self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

From an extensive career in training, workforce development and employment, empowering people to be the best version of themselves is what she does best. She wants her people to not just exist in a job, but achieve great things as they become connected with their inner-self and Communities.

As a strong advocate for self-determination, Tareka has played a key role in the development of a culturally safe and respectful business model for the provision of quality supports for those living with disability. She wants to share her knowledge and culture to make a difference in the lives of others.

As the key person behind staff development and training at Koiop Connect, she’s had success with building the resilience and leadership capabilities of our teams. She is driven to see individuals thrive in both the workplace and their local communities, where they can take pride in what they do by contributing personally and economically through a sustainable and progressive career.

"Whilst Managing Director is my title, there is so much more to the work that I do. I gain great personal satisfaction from the success of others, not just in their professional capacities, but also as they are enabled to make a genuine difference to their communities. By changing the mindset of my teams towards training and development, I am inspired by knowing I have had a direct input into their sense of achievement in their work, and the resultant personal growth."

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Taking the leap to becoming your own boss
Oct
28
3:00 AM03:00

Taking the leap to becoming your own boss

After 16 years of working under a franchise, well-known and trusted Newcastle real estate agent Donna Spillane has opened the doors of her own independent agency, Spillane Property.

Join us and our guest, Donna Spillane as she delves into her 16-year long career as a real estate agent, her decision to move away from a franchise during the middle of a pandemic and the variety of strategies she uses to help her clients buy or sell a home.

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Imposter Syndrome Masterclass with Alison Shamir
May
27
2:00 AM02:00
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Imposter Syndrome Masterclass with Alison Shamir

We are excited to bring you a masterclass with Alison Shamir that tackles something majority of us face and that is 'Imposter Syndrome'. Whether you are constantly doubting your decisions, feeling not worthy of success or feeling like a fraud there is something in this masterclass for everyone. The best part is you can do it in the comfort of your own home.

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