Our annual Women's Network Conference aims to be an uplifting, inspiring day to work on professional and personal development

Overview

Join us at this year’s LG Professionals SA Women’s Network Conference - Embrace It - for a day of inspiration, practical learning, and genuine connection. Together, we’ll explore what it means to embrace resilience, confidence, opportunities, and the power of human connection, providing you with strategies you can apply straight away in your work and life. Each session is designed to spark reflection, encourage growth, and provide tools to help you embrace challenges, seize opportunities, and excel with clarity and purpose.

The LG Professionals SA Women’s Network Conference is designed to focus on personal and professional development for women in local government. This annual conference has become a highlight of the LG Professionals SA event calendar, with over 250 attendees, and features dynamic, inspirational female speakers. By attending this event, delegates can expect to enhance their:

Personal Empowerment: Support women in developing self-awareness, confidence, and resilience to thrive in their roles.
Professional Growth: Offer strategies and tools for career advancement, effective leadership, and navigating workplace dynamics.
Network Connections: Facilitate networking and relationship-building opportunities to create supportive professional networks.
Overall Wellbeing: Address the role of emotional wellbeing and belonging in achieving a balanced and fulfilling career.

Previous attendees have said:

"It was great to see and feel the vulnerability of the speakers. The stories are thought provoking. Its comforting to know we are not alone."
"As a retiring member, I have learnt a great deal from many strong women at many different levels. I leave feeling empowered."
"A fantastic event that was empowering and thought provoking. The speakers were excellent and I was able to take something away from each of them."
"One of the very best conferences I have been to for a VERY long time!"
"This has been the most awesome Women’s Conference to date! Well done to everyone involved."
"This year was an excellent blend of strong, inspirational women with varied life experience."

Key Details

Date: Friday 7 November 2025
Location: Morphettville Events Centre

Speakers

We're thrilled to be welcoming Christina Vithoulkas, paraplegic athlete as our keynote speaker at this year's conference.

Meet Christina Vithoulkas

Christina Vithoulkas knows first-hand what it means to navigate hardship and emerge stronger. Having faced significant personal challenges, she has transformed adversity into a platform for growth, leadership, and purpose. In this heartfelt and practical keynote, Christina shares her journey of resilience and the lessons she has carried into her work and life. Exploring the three pillars of resilience: strength, hope, and purpose – she offers inspiration and practical strategies to face challenges with courage, optimism, and clarity. You’ll leave encouraged to embrace your own story and to turn obstacles into opportunities for growth.

Resources

The full conference program is coming soon.

Contact

Megan Down
Manager - Events & Partnerships
megan@lgprofessionalssa.org.au
08 8224 2088

Megan Hay
Events Coordinator
mhay@lgprofessionalssa.org.au
08 8224 2087

Reflections from The 2024 LG Professionals SA Women's Network Conference:
The Power Of Belonging
By Danielle Somerville, Women's Network Committee Vice Chair, Learning and Development Partner, City of Playford

The LG Professionals SA Women’s Network Conference 2024, The Power of Belonging, brought together more than 230 attendees at the Morphettville Event Centre. The atmosphere in the room was electric, with energy and enthusiasm setting the stage for a day filled with inspiration, insight, and empowerment for women in local government. Focused on inclusion, visibility, and wellbeing, the conference celebrated the power of belonging as a vital element in creating thriving workplaces and communities.

This year’s conference exemplified that “The Power of Belonging” is about more than a sense of place, it’s a commitment to fostering inclusive, supportive environments where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. Through storytelling, practical tools, and actionable insights, attendees left ready to bring a renewed sense of belonging into their workplaces and communities.

View the 2024 Conference Program

Mailing Address: 148 Frome Street ADELAIDE SA 5000 Phone: 08 8224 2080 Email: admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au