Take some time out to network and learn with like-minded business women at Women on the Go: Looking back for the future!

Enjoy an opportunity to reconnect, network and share your business journey, while hearing from special guest speaker and host Nelly Thomas. We also have an incredible opportunity to hear and learn from and a panel of three local businesses women, where they started, what they have learned along the way, and how they’re planning for the future.

All members of the community and people of all genders are warmly invited to attend.

Enjoy an opportunity to reconnect, network and share your business journey, while hearing from a panel of local businesses women share theirs.

Our keynote speaker and host

Nelly Thomas

Nelly Thomas is a multi-talented Australian comedian and author, and was an ambassador for the Jean Hailes for Women’s Health Foundation from 2016-19.

Our guest speakers:

Jacqui Harvey. Yarra Valley Gourmet Foods

Jacqui is the creator behind the ever delicious Yarra Valley Gourmet Foods, home of the Yarra Valley Preserves brand of gourmet salad dressings, jams, jellies, mustards, cordials, chutney/relishes, mayonnaise, and sauces. 

Cleo Silva. Silva Coffee

Cleo is a co-founder of Silva Coffee Roasters, which you may have already tasted! Along with her husband Wayne, they began roasting small batches of coffee in 2010 using a home coffee roaster that Wayne designed and built.

Emily Mckie The Mind Muscle

Women on the Go is a collaboration event series between  Yarra Ranges, Maroondah City Council and Knox City Council.