On Wednesday 9 March, The NSW Parliament House held an event for International Women’s Day called ‘The Young Women’s Leadership Seminar’ in which we attended. The event included the main guest speaker, Dr Xanthe Mallet, a Scottish forensic anthropologist, criminologist and television presenter who specialises in human craniofacial biometrics & hand identification, and behaviour patterns. 

The inspiring speaker, Dr Xanthe Mallet, spoke about her life in which she faced many obstacles, however, she never gave up.  Through her inspirational journey she presented young female students with leadership advice on being able to thrive as a young woman in contemporary society. Alongside Dr Mallet were two Members of New South Wales Legislative Assembly, Robyn Preston and Trish Doyle, who also shed light on being successful in a male dominated workplace.

It was a very inspiring and enjoyable experience that we will always be thankful for. 

Natalia Sheebo and Kardenia Batti, Year 11