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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 SEPTEMBER 2017 | 11