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International Women’s Day LAC Mark Deicmanis (left), ACW Rachel Wells and LACW Shenelle Douch “I think that’s particularly important for women. We struggle with that a bit more than men, I think.” She cited superstar Suzy Batkovic’s example of selfl essness and courage in overcoming fear of failure to illustrate her point. Having unexpectedly failed at the free-throw line in the dying seconds of a game, and thus lost the match, Suzy deliberately put herself on the line again two games later, accepting the pressure for the team. This time she won the match. Claudia said it epitomised the theme for International Women’s Day - Be Bold for Change. Claudia’s own motto, which she obviously lives by, is: “If you don’t live on the edge, you can’t see the view”. Step up. Kari Abouin, Associate Vice Chancellor CQU (left), CO 3CER LTCOL Jen Harris and Nicole Hayes, CEO Legacy Townsville (right), all spoke about International Women’s Day during the Townsville City Council’s Defence Forum PTE Nicola Senam (left), SGT Danny Rogers and PTE Indi Tanner all 10FSB 52 | APRIL 2017