The 2025 Women in Print Breakfast Series has concluded, with the events delivering connections between the industry’s women and allies across the nation, and also valuable insights to inform future Women in Print programs.
The 'Nourish to Flourish' theme clearly attracted a large group to the Sydney Women in Print breakfast
For the first time, running across 7 cities this year (with a lunch in Hobart included), the series saw a marked increase in attendance in both Brisbane and Perth, with plenty of value being fed through the common theme of Nourish to Flourish, and a strong line-up of different presenters and programs for each State.
Sydneysiders were treated to a panel on mental health and wellbeing, featuring community leader and advocate, Sarah Cassim, strategic physchotherapist and mindset coach, Samantha Flook, well known Industry mental health advocate Steven Gamble; Ball & Doggett’s Que Nhi Makar and The Printer Media Group’s Carmen Ciappara.
The Melbourne event featured physical health and wellbeing guru and podcaster Craig Harper who challenged and encouraged delegates with his insights on Being Your Optimal Self, and in Canberra, singer, performer and business woman Teresa Wojcik shared how to look, feel and present at your best.
In Adelaide, health and wellbeing expert Brenda Snyman spoke about overcoming counterproductive beliefs and reconnecting with happiness, resilience, and creativity, while a revamped event in Hobart – the only lunch of the series – provided a great opportunity for the industry’s women to connect and discover the benefits of being part of the Women in Print Community.
The series finished in Brisbane where delegates enjoyed a powerful interactive session MC’d by ‘Ranger Stacey’ Thomson, in which Michelle Anne and Diane McKendrick from Those2Sisters guided attendees through the power of the mind, connecting head and heart, and the importance of forging sisterly connections.
Stephanie Gaddin, Chair of Women in Print AustraliaThe 2025 events received overwhelmingly positive feedback from attendees across all locations, with survey responses highlighting the strong sense of community, inspiring speakers, and seamless organisation.
The survey also flagged some valuable ideas for future events, such as increasing regional access and offering more networking sessions—highlighting a strong appetite for continued engagement and growth in 2026 and beyond.
Stephanie Gaddin, Chair of Women in Print Australia, expressed her gratitude to attendees, speakers, and the number of sponsors who made the national series possible.
“Each event in this year’s series delivered something unique, and the feedback we’ve received highlights just how impactful and necessary these gatherings are for our community.”
