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Registrations are essential.\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFederation Staff bookings - please add item to cart and provide account code in the notes section. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note registration fee is non-refundable. Alumnae are responsible for booking their own transport and accommodation for the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther details about the agenda will be provided in coming months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor all enquiries, please contact WATTLE Program Manager, Karen Teo, via\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wattleprogram.org\/alumnae-symposium-2027\/kteo@swin.edu.au\"\u003ekteo@swin.edu.au\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe look forward to welcoming Alumnae back to WATTLE for this memorable and enriching experience. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression of Interest (EOI) Presenters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe organising committee invites WATTLE Alumnae to present at the 2027 Symposium. We are seeking engaging presentations and workshops aligned with the symposium theme and sub-themes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSymposium Theme: GOLD to BOLD – Learning from the Past into a Thriving Future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSub-Themes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Leadership: Leading with Courage and Integrity - Sharing stories of leaders who have moved from safe to bold, and the impact of authentic leadership on organisational culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInnovation and Impact: Driving Bold Change – Highlighting successful initiatives that that have transformed teaching, research, and community engagement.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease complete the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.federation.edu.au\/siteassets\/files\/commercial-services\/wattle-alumni-symposium-2027---eoi-form.pdf?_t_id=ClN_Hc6JwnPVVa1UKG_ubQ%3d%3d\u0026amp;_t_uuid=1T4rPqU8QPGqPifFkoulCw\u0026amp;_t_q=wattle-alumni-symposium-2027---eoi-form.pdf\u0026amp;_t_tags=language%3aen%2candquerymatch\u0026amp;_t_hit.id=FedUni_Domain_Optimizely_Models_Media_PdfFile\/_8e0701de-6ff9-4d97-b6d9-56df989c217b\u0026amp;_t_hit.pos=1\u0026amp;_t_id=ClN_Hc6JwnPVVa1UKG_ubQ%3d%3d\u0026amp;_t_uuid=9aE_kLSGS0GVELUfr9lcXA\u0026amp;_t_q=wattle-alumni-symposium-2027---eoi-form.pdf\u0026amp;_t_tags=siteid%3aedb084dc-6abc-4a61-937e-08f7f8858813%2clanguage%3aen%2candquerymatch\u0026amp;_t_hit.id=FedUni_Domain_Optimizely_Models_Media_PdfFile\/_8e0701de-6ff9-4d97-b6d9-56df989c217b\u0026amp;_t_hit.pos=1\"\u003eExpression of Interest (EOI) form\u003c\/a\u003e and email the completed form to wattle@federation.edu.au to register your interest in presenting or running a workshop.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fedstore","offers":[{"title":"Registration - Wattle Alumnae Symposium 2027","offer_id":45619507232870,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/3985\/files\/WATTLE-AS2027-Save-the-Date_LI-Tile_v2-1024x1024.png?v=1779422350"},{"product_id":"2027-wattle-symposium-accommodation","title":"Accommodation Options - 2027 WATTLE Symposium","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are excited to announce the upcoming WATTLE Alumnae Symposium 2027, which will be held on 11th and 12th of February 2027 at Federation University’s SMB Campus in the heart of Ballarat, Victoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAccommodation Suggestions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 98.9286%; height: 408px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.7693%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStudio Apartment Camp Street\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.8692%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$170.00 per night. 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