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To be confirmedPre-conference workshops
MiddayRegistration opens
15:00 - 16:00Opening Ceremony (Official opening / Welcome to Country)
16:00 - 17:00Keynote sessions
17:00 - 19:00Welcome reception
EveningFree evening for delegates

Key dates

Standard registration opens

6 March 2025

Group discount closes

1 June 2025

Conference accommodation booking deadline

14 August 2025

5th World Conference of Women’s Shelters

15 – 18 September 2025

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Acknowledgement of country

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters throughout Australia and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise the importance of connection to culture, land, kinship and community to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families. We acknowledge the cultural practices and traditions still carried out today and being passed down to future generations.

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WESNET and GNWS are committed to UN Sustainable Development Goal no. 5:

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

The 17 GOALS of Sustainable Development sdgs.un.org/goals
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