Back by popular demand, the FAAA WA Inspire GROW Series returns in 2026 as a 3-Part Event Series! Led by the WA Inspire Committee, this series is dedicated to empowering women in finance, fostering leadership, and driving meaningful industry change.
With three highly anticipated sessions running from August to October 2026, the series will once again take place at the Telethon Speech and Hearing centre in Wembley.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, network, and grow in your career. Register now and be a part of this inspiring event series that promises to be even better than last year!
Our sessions will run from 4pm-6pm on the following dates:
Session 1: GROW your leadership skills and emotional intelligence - Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Session 2: REACH your potential - Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Session 3: WOMEN running successful financial planning businesses – The power of the power of who you know - Wednesay, 28 October 2026
Inclusions
Light refreshments provided at all sessions.
Registration for this event includes access to all 3 sessions
CPD available - points to be confirmed.
Location and Time
Venue: Telethon Speech & Hearing - 36 Dodd Street, Wembley WA 6014
Time: registration from 4pm, Start at 4.30pm, Finish by 6pm
While these sessions are focusing on women in finance, they are not exclusive to women, and all genders are welcome to participate.
Session 1: GROW your leadership skills and emotional intelligence
Lead with energy and emotional Intelligence to build the self-awareness and emotional regulation needed to perform at your best, navigate pressure, and strengthen trust with clients and colleagues.
Speaker: Alicia Curtis Alicia Curtis is an award-winning leadership facilitator, speaker, and founder of Alyceum, a leadership development organisation dedicated to helping people lead with purpose, courage, and impact. With over 20 years’ experience, Alicia has supported thousands of professionals across corporate, government, and not-for-profit sectors to strengthen their leadership capability through programs such as The Espresso Club, the Emerging Leaders in Governance program, and the Diverse Women's Leadership program. Alicia is also the co-founder of 100 Women, a national giving circle that has granted over $1.69 million to projects supporting women and girls globally. She has been recognised as an Western region, EY Social Entrepreneur of the Year recipient and was named in the Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame.
Session 2: Reach your potential
Reaching your potential is not a linear pathway. As each of us progress in the industry, we face various challenges that can often change the trajectory of our careers. In this session you will hear from a panel of female advisers at various stages in their careers about their journey, the challenges they faced, the success they have achieved and their personal brand evolution.
Moderator: Cara Graham Cara is a Principal Wealth Adviser.
Panellists: Amber Dawson - Senior Financial Adviser, Daisy Magor – COO & Financial Adviser – Everest Wealth, Monique Koch – Associate Adviser– Finnerty, Mann Stephan Financial Planning, Lisa Smith – Financial Planner – Gallagher
Session 3: Women running successful advice businesses
Success in business isn’t built in isolation. The Power of Who You Know highlights how the right relationships open doors, spark ideas, and accelerate growth. When the profession connects, sharing experience, insight, and support, opportunities multiply. This theme explores how genuine networks become strategic assets, helping business owners navigate challenges, expand influence, and build communities that lift everyone forward.
Moderator: Julie Matheson
Panellists: Naomi Mee-Martino - Financial Planner/ Director – Bastion Financial Group, Belinda Good – General Manager – Boutique Advisers Private Wealth, Rebecca Firns (previously Newton) – Managing Director – Core Financial Services.
Select Your Booking
Individual booking
If you're registering one (1) person, please select the button 'Individual Registration '.
Group booking
If you would like to register a group of 4 people, please select the button 'Group of 4 registration'. You will be prompted to complete the attendee details for each person attending the event.
Thank you to our event Supporters!
Bastion Financial Group - Series Supporter Package
BT Financial Group – Series Resource Supporter
Betashares Capital Ltd - Session 1 Supporter
TAL – Session 2 Supporter
Fiducian Financial Services - Session 3 Supporter
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, network, and grow in your career. Register now and be a part of this inspiring event series that promises to be even better than last year!
We look forward to seeing you there!
FAAA WA INSPIRE Committee
