The Venue

Powerhouse Hall

Powerhouse Place, Mildura

The inaugural Flourish Forum was held at the beautifully renovated Powerhouse Hall. Boasting beautiful exposed red brick and wood panels, the atmosphere in this stunning building was electric.

With the building packed to the absolute limit, without an extra seat in the house, Powerhouse Hall was the perfect venue for the amazing first event.

Event Schedule

Friday 20 June 2025

9:00am - 9:30am

Registration & Welcome Bites

Think Mix, Mingle & Mimosas

The opening of the event saw the energetic start to the Flourish Forum. The atmosphere was electric as everyone grabbed a small bite, started an amazing conversation and settled in.

9:30am - 10:00am

Opening Address

Building Your Network and Reinventing Your Career with Confidence

The opening address saw Michelle Oates, Flourish Forum founder set the tone. She spoke about the highs and lows of building a career, her raw openness and honesty showing what flourish is truly about.

Guest: Michelle Oates

10:00am - 11:00am

Panel Discussion

Balancing Life's Competing Demands & Professionalism: Finding Your Rhythm

Our amazing panelists shared stories of their jpourney through career and family. They spoke about juggling the two and the challenges that are faced when you search for balance.

Guests: Kristen Simm, Rebecca Crossling & Lexi Stockman

11:00am - 11:30am

Coffee & Connection

It's break time, because great ideas brew over great coffee!

11:30am - 12:30pm

Key Note Speaker

Our special guest, Lana Wilkinson spoke about her career progression. She shared insightful stories about passion and seizing opportunities. Lana's story proved that every tale is different, the road is often challenging but seizing opportunities is the only path to success.

Guest: Lana Wilkinson

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Chic Networking Lunch

After an inspiring morning of guest speakers and panelists, participants mingled over a delicious lunch. Connections were made, appointments were marked out in calendars and ideas were born. This was a social power hour.

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Workshop

From Imposter Syndrome to Inner Power

Taking your fears and turning them into fuel, this insightful workshop dug deep into what makes us special as women. We walked away understanding that in order to thrive as women, we need to approach our careers as women.

Guests: Lena Fitzgerald, Erinne Bate

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Panel Discussion

Taking the Big Leap

Our panelists spoke about the reward that can come from taking that big risk. From returning to study, to reinventing your career path, these inspirational women demonstrated what can truly be achieved when you jump in boots and all.

Guests: Bec Marciano, Hannah McGlynn, Sarah Shields Moderator: Francie-Anne Costa