Strong Female Leads 2021

A discussion of leadership, sexism and cultural change - from women who are leading the way.

Documentary Australia Foundation is proud to present Strong Female Leads, a free online panel discussion with the filmmakers of Strong Female Lead and a panel of women leaders.

Join us as we discuss this powerful documentary, what it means to lead and how we can build a strong culture for change.

Join us online with our incredible panel:

• Tosca Looby - Writer/Director, Strong Female Lead

• Chanel Contos - Founder teachusconsent.com

• Yasmin Poole - Youth advocate & National Ambassador, PLAN International

• Clr Jess Scully - Deputy Lord Mayor, City of Sydney

• Moderator: Catalina Florez - Presenter & Journalist, SBS World News. 

How it works:

1. Tune in to the premiere of Strong Female Lead - 8.30pm Sun 12 Sept on SBS

2. Join us at 12.30pm on Mon 13 Sept for a discussion about leadership, sexism and the documentary with our incredible panel.

Please note - this event is live, but a recording will be made available to all registered attendees. This event is supported by a City of Sydney Cultural Sector Innovation Grant.

The film

One in three Australian women experience discrimination or harassment in the workplace. Australia's first and only female prime minister, Julia Gillard, was one of them. Strong Female Lead tells the tale of our only female prime minister and how, over the course of her leadership, her gender was used as a demerit and a point of weakness. This film reveals the shape and sound of sexism in Australian politics - and how we can change it.

Watch the film - 8.30pm Sun 12 Sept on SBS.

Watch the trailer