and NQ communities.
The themes adopted by the
forum were: Leadership,
Change and Innovation.
BRIG Field said a list of
distinguished leaders at local,
State and national level shared
their ideas on those themes.
Defence Minister Marise
Payne said Defence wanted
access to 100 per cent
of the nation’s talent.
Townsville Mayor Jenny
Hill said it was family
support that “enabled us
to achieve our goals”.
CO 3CSSB LTCOL
Gabrielle Follett spoke about
how authentic leadership
was underwritten by the
leader’s values and being
true to themselves.
Her colleague CO 3CER
LTCOL Jennifer Harris
encouraged people to
focus on role models,
mentors and networks.
Director of the McManus
Group, Carolyn McManus
said leaders must be
3Bde Health and Well-Being warrant offi cer WO2 Shane Andrews, exercise scientist PTE Krystal
Bessell Vasey Resilience Centre and CPL Peta Kremmer, Geckos
SPR Fabian Benc, Townsville Fire head coach Claudia Brassard, Townsville Fire captain Suzy Batkovic, CPL David Leeming
and COMD 3Bde BRIG Chris Field
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