SILVER SIRENS’ FIRST SATELLITE EVENT!
After 6 events in Sydney, Silver Sirens brings our signature Redefining Ageing event to Perth. Join us!!
ABOUT THE EVENT
Saturday 23rd March, 2024
9.30am to 1pm
Redefining Ageing Perth 2024 - Never Too Late
As a mental health professional, Faith has heard the barriers that hold us back first-hand.
“I never followed my calling”. “I've always wanted to pursue higher education", "I feel too old to learn a new sport”. “I’m unhappily married but leaving is way too scary.” “It's too late for me to find my birth parents.”
Miraculously, the third phase of life can be a remarkable and liberating opportunity to REINVENT!!!
Join us at our inaugural Perth Redefining Ageing event that is at the forefront of reshaping the narrative that surrounds women and ageing.
This movement is about empowering you to take agency as you age on your terms.
If you're still unsure what that looks like for you, don't despair, you will find role models and mentors in our community and at the Redefining Ageing event.
You will find lifelong friends who were also looking for you. You will find the warmth, camaraderie and sisterhood you crave.
Every session was superb and this year’s theme struck a chord with me because of my point in life. What an amazing group of inspirational speakers sharing their stories and wisdom. The speakers are redefining what courage looks like for me as I embrace my 60s and the power and freedom I have. After the conference, I had a renewed vigor and hope that I really could do anything I set my mind to". 2023 attendee
PREVIOUS EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Connection, community, collaboration and a bold future await you at The Pagoda Spa & Resort this March.
See you there!
TICKETS
SILVER SIRENS 2024 TOPICS
For one powerful morning, our Silver Sirens leaders will explore the pillars of enhanced living.
Career, Business & Passion
It's never too late to change our careers, start a new business or find our heart's calling.
The Elders
It's never too late to do anything.
Trailblazers &
Change Makers
It's never too late to impact your community, society, or the world.
Family & Relationships
It's never too late to find love, have a family, or find your family.
MEET OUR SILVER SIRENS 2024 SPEAKERS
Come join our role models and speakers who will include:
WELCOME TO COUNTRY
AUNTY LOIS DALE MAY
I am 4th eldest in a family of 8 children, my mother’s families are Yarran/Bolten, Bennell/Garlett, my fathers areHumphries/Winmar, Turvey.
I am a mother of 4 children and grandmother of 9, with 2
great-grandchild, 2 sons-in-laws and a daughter-in-law.
My early childhood was mainly spent in camps on the outskirts of town, between Kellerberrin and Tamin in the Eastern Wheatbelt (Balladong Country). My family moved around a lot following work
which sometimes came with a proper house to live in. I went to multiple schools often returning to the same school where my mother’s family lived this was a time of great reunions with my cousins.
I finished year 10 high and have a Trade Certificate in Ladies Hairdressing then went on to Management of my own business, I trained hairdressing apprentices in the workplace as defined
under the appropriate industrial rules.
I have worked in other areas before joining the Education Department and Training where I worked in schools as an AIEO, then District Offices as ALO and CAE supporting schools, Aboriginal workers, students and families in the education district I was working in.
My later years of employment were spent working across GNO’s. I have presented training in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness many times and have used my cultural knowledge skills and language to build successful partnerships with schools and NGO’s by sharing and integrating cultural safety strategies to encourage self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island People in the workplace and raise awareness for all Australians.
The Elders
It's never too late to do anything.
JENNIE COX
Jennie Cox has had a passion for knowledge her whole life. Starting her nursing training at Fremantle Hospital in 1958, Jennie was the first woman to return to work after marrying. She only gave up work after the birth of the first of her three children, but returned once they were all in Primary School.
She returned to study at 48 to complete her Undergraduate Degree in Applied Science through Edith Cowan University. She and her three children were all at University at the same time! Jennie completed a few units of her master’s degree, but did not complete it at that time.
Finances were not always easy, but Jennie negotiated them by successfully applying for scholarships, and at one stage became a union representative, because they agreed to support her studies.
Jennie went on to study some more Nursing units before moving to Shoalwater and commenced work at Armadale Hospital, where she set up a Continence Clinic.
Moving back to her roots at Fremantle Hospital, she joined the Department of Geriatric Medicine, where she helped to set up a program to keep older people in their own homes as an alternative to going into Aged Care Facilities. With the help of some great Medical Geriatricians, and some great support from the community, the program was a huge success.
Jennie retired ‘at about 70’ and joined U3A (University of the Third Age). She fought long and hard to introduce a liaison between U3A and Murdoch Campus at Rockingham, resulting in U3A students being able to sit in on lectures at Murdoch.
Jennie graduated an Undergraduate degree in Australian Indigenous Studies at 80, and is now enrolled in a master’s degree.
DAWN MAULDON
Dawn is the first-born hearing child of Deaf adults (a Coda). Growing up in post-war suburban Melbourne her family looked like almost everyone else until they started talking on their hands. Her first language was tactile, visual, physical, and theatrical, teaching her to be aware of details, accept differences, and inform her understanding of how stories are told. At a young age, she became the interpreter for her mother’s family, who never learned to sign. Her childhood was a constant crossing between languages and cultures as she witnessed people’s varying attitudes towards differences. The Deaf world gave her a strong sense of belonging, but her parents encouraged her to find her place in the hearing world.
Later, she became a teacher of English, Literature, and Drama and moved to Perth, where she taught for many years in the West Australian school and prison systems. She aimed to challenge how voices of displacement, diversity, and personal histories influence expectations and outcomes.
Her place of belonging is North Fremantle where she has lived for the last thirty years. Stories have always been her purpose and passion.
Dawn now spends her time writing about language and culture and discovering the silenced voices behind untold stories.
Career, Business & Passion
It's never too late to change our careers, start a new business or find a new passion.
DR VANESSA ATIENZA-HIPOLITO
Radiologist and Business owner of Women's and Breast Imaging, Cottesloe
Dr Vanessa Atienza-Hipolito, a distinguished Clinical Director, Breast Imaging Specialist, and business owner of Women's & Breast Imaging (WBI) in Cottesloe, Western Australia, brings over 23 years of expertise in Radiology. As a qualified and fellowship-trained subspecialist in Breast Imaging, Musculoskeletal Imaging, Interventional and Vascular Radiology, and Paediatric Radiology, she is at the forefront of her field.
An Adjunct Senior Lecturer at prominent universities, Dr Vanessa is deeply committed to education and has co-authored four impactful book anthologies, two of which achieved #1 best-seller status on Amazon. Her credibility as a speaker is further solidified by a plethora of awards, including the prestigious Filipino-Australian of the Year 2023 Awardee and recognition as a nominee for the Awards Australia Local Legend Award.
Dr Vanessa's speaking engagements reflect her commitment to physical well-being and women's empowerment. She shares practical strategies, including her 9-step framework on self-leadership, encompassing self-care, self-compassion, resilience, and overcoming difficulties. This aligns seamlessly with her mission to save lives through advocating for preventative medicine and early breast cancer detection at WBI.
Beyond her clinical and educational roles, Dr Vanessa is a triathlete, wife, mother, and a well-respected Breast Imaging Specialist. Her dedication extends to community and charity initiatives, actively promoting diversity and inclusion in the healthcare industry.
As a highly respected figure in the healthcare industry, Dr Vanessa's commitment to her profession, patients, and community is evident. Explore her achievements on L.A. Style Magazine's Top 50 Female Entrepreneurs list and her features in the Philippines Times Australia. Connect with her on social media and discover her story on Volpara Health.
In an exciting development, Women Leading the Way, a book co-authored by Dr Vanessa, has received the prestigious GOLD Literary Titan Award, further validating the impact of her work. Read the glowing 5-star review at Literary Titan.
Relationships & Family
It's never too late to find love, have a family, or find your family.
HELEN MANSFIELD
A few years ago, Helen, a marriage celebrant living in the northern suburbs of Perth, wanted to find her birth parents and put an ad on Facebook, hoping to find someone who could give her even a small piece of information.
A few hours later, she received a message saying that her birth mother was living in the UK.
Helen had been given up by her unmarried mum at 10 days old. She was adopted by a Welsh couple, married an Australian, had two daughters and moved to Perth.
For more than 40 years, her mum was a mystery until a stranger on Facebook helped reunite them.
But the strangest twist was yet to come...
Trailblazers & Change Makers
It's never too late to impact your community, society, or the world.
GRACE LAM
Fashion Director / Founding Senior Fashion Editor VOGUE China / Board Member of Revelation Film Festival Perth
Grace Lam (a Hong Konger) has lived in London most of her life. She’s been in the international fashion industry for 26 years, and after graduating from Central Saint Martins art college, she started her career at the iconic i-D magazine assisting Edward Enninful OBE who’s currently the Editor-In-Chief of British VOGUE.
For a decade she was the Senior Fashion Editor at VOGUE China and collaborated with international talents such as Hugh Grant, Jude Law, Maggie Cheung, Mario Testino, Steven Klein, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Lana Del Rey. Her work has appeared in VOGUE Italia, VOGUE Japan, VOGUE Australia, Harper’s Bazaar Australia, Tatler, Numero and AD. Her clients include Estee Lauder, Dior, Burberry, Net-A-Porter, Ralph Lauren, Harvey Nichols and Dyson to name a few.
She is an avid fan of Formula One racing and also a passionate advocate for promoting discussions on the topic of menopause.
Instagram: @gracelamstyle
SHARON WOOD-KENNEY
Sharon Wood-Kenney is a proud Noongar Yamatji Yorga (woman) with ties across WA. A highly experienced Executive Cultural Navigation Consultant and a widely respected Community Leader. She has strong ties in both the Indigenous and other communities and is determined to make positive change and create opportunities for disadvantaged children, families and individuals. This includes establishment of self- determination platforms and initiatives.
Sharon has studied and is trained in Social Sciences, Aboriginal Affairs, Leadership, Human Services, Addiction, Health Promotion and Research Methodologies including GIS (Geographic information systems and mapping data), Mind Body Medicine Counselling, Conflict Resolution, Mediation and Facilitation. She shares techniques in self-healing, cultural and spiritual connections. Sharon’s award- winning business, South West Kinships Cultural Immersions, is an Australian Tourism Accreditation Standard certified and is highly sought after for a range of unique quality experiences for living our best lives.
"It's beyond words how inspired I am by these women who defy societal expectations of what we should or could do "at our age." They follow their passions and excel at what they love. Being part of this event was a privilege and a pleasure. The pride I feel for joining this room of incredible women fills my heart with gratitude.
- 2023 In Person Attendee
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN SILVER SIRENS 2024
Ticket price includes 6 inspiring speakers, a fabulous entertainer, and a lush gift-bag
2024 ENTERTAINER
ERIN
Erin is a contemporary singer, pianist/keyboard player. She has been performing for most of her life, studying both piano and voice from a very young age. She hails from acclaimed musical stock, her Aunties were the Hickey Sisters, producing two Country and Western albums in the early 60’s.
Originally from Melbourne, she joined her first band at the age of 17, as lead vocalist and has performed in numerous well–known cover bands and trios in the Melbourne music scene for many years. She has performed on numerous national TV variety shows and had toured Australia and internationally as a backing vocalist to some high profile performers including Suzi Quatro, on one of her Australian tours.
Her voice has been described as bold and sassy, with an ability to cover an extensive range of great songs. The modern style of Adele, Amy Winehouse, and Pink - through to easy and evocative songstresses such as Carole King, Etta James and the like.
Based in Perth now, she is sought after locally and regionally.
PREVIOUS EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Connection, community, collaboration and a bold future await you at
The Pagoda in March. See you there!
MEET THE FOUNDER OF SILVER SIRENS
Faith Agugu
Faith Agugu is an Australian leader in the global positive ageing movement, which seeks to champion women aged 50 plus, and re-define how they approach ageing. She has always had the instinct that she would get better with age and is hoping to inspire other women into the same mindset.
In 2018 Faith launched Silver Sirens, Redefining Ageing, creating an agepositive community to challenge the negative narrative that surrounds women and ageing, and their inaugural Redefining Ageing event was held the same year.
Iconic Australian women took the stage to speak about this potent and transformational period of our lives. Health, beauty, business, leadership and spirituality were all on the agenda.
As a trained psychotherapist with a Bachelor of Social Science, Faith has helped hundreds of women at her Sydney-based practice, The Healing Process, to experience their ‘third age’ as a renaissance of self and true rebirth.
Faith believes that women often internalise cultural messages that warp our ideas of age into something to ignore or even fear, blinding us to our own accomplishments, sexiness and worth.
Faith’s vision to be of service to a wider audience has garnered an audience that doubles year on year, and national media attention, such as feature articles on Silver Sirens in Mindfood Magazine, New Idea and The Guardian, She has also made several television appearances on SBS's Insight and Channel 9's Today Extra.
2024 PERTH CHARITY PARTNER
OLDER WOMEN'S NETWORK (OWN)- PERTH
The Silver Sirens event is meant to not only inspire, but contribute to tangible positive change in older women’s lives. This year we acknowledge the growing number of women over 50 at risk of homelessness and seek to align with individuals and organisations working to reduce this trend. On the day, we will donate all profits to Perth’s Older Women’s Network (OWN), who have addressed and run workshops for older women on low incomes and in public housing since the mid-1980s.
They do superb work, and have been a vital, consistent voice for older women who are tackling issues such as elder abuse, income insecurity and domestic violence.
By attending this event, you will help us reduce the trend of homelessness amongst women over 50!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I buy a ticket on the day?
Ticket sales will close two days before the event.
What does my ticket include?
Six fantastic speakers and a fabulous entertainer, a fabulous morning tea and a lush gift bag.
What is in my Gift Bag?
Inside the Silver Sirens Gift Bag, you will enjoy an array of premium beauty and lifestyle products from our 2024 Perth partners.
Will the event be recorded?
This event will be an in-person only event, so it will not be recorded.
Will there be any giveaways?
There will be opportunities to take advantage of some excellent giveaways! We will also be holding raffles with some spectacular prizes on offer.
How do I get to The Pagoda Resort and Spa?
Public Transport is close by, but if you decide to drive, there is plenty of free parking near the venue. Upon arrival at the Reception area, you will be greeted by a Silver Sirens concierge, who will show you into the Historic Ballroom.
Will food and drink be available?
Tea, coffee and cold drinks will be served upon arrival, followed by a delicious morning tea in the break. There will be ample opportunities for you to connect with fellow Silver Sirens throughout the morning, and into the afternoon.
What happens at the end of the event?
If you are not ready for the fun to end, there will be an opportunity to join the other Silver Sirens at a nearby cafe or restaurant for lunch. Details for this will be available shortly.
Other information:
Silver Sirens merchandise will be available for purchase on the day.
Cash, Debit Card and Credit Card will be accepted for your purchases.
Our full program for the event will be available soon.
For any other queries, please contact Jody at: admin@silversirens.org, or visit our website:
NOT READY TO LET THE PARTY END?
JOIN US FOR LUNCH AFTER THE EVENT!
23 Mar 2024, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Waterfall Restaurant & Bar, the Pagoda, 112 Melville Parade, Como WA 6152, Australia
Two-Course Set Menu FOR $48
Keep the party going a little longer - join the Silver Sirens team, speakers, and attendees for lunch. Meet amazing women at the conference and deepen the connection over lunch.
At Silver Sirens
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the country throughout Australia
and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Sovereignty was never ceded.
