
Silver Sirens


Silver Sirens Redefining Ageing
NATIONAL CONFERENCE - ADELAIDE 2026

Early Birds available until the 30th of June or until sold out!
About the Event
Saturday 15 August 2026
9:30 am to 5 pm
Adelaide, get ready! Silver Sirens is bringing its first National Conference outside Sydney to South Australia, celebrating the brilliance and wisdom of women over 50.
TICKET INCLUDES:
☑️ 8 Speakers
☑️Entertainment
☑️Lunch
☑️Afternoon Tea
☑️Morning Tea
☑️Gift Bags
☑️Stories that Stir®
STEP INTO A DAY DESIGNED ENTIRELY FOR YOU
The 2026 Adelaide Silver Sirens National Conference is an invitation to pause, exhale, and gather with a powerful community of women who are redefining what it means to age with courage, joy, and sovereignty. If you’re craving meaningful conversations, wisdom-rich storytelling, and the kind of connections that stay with you long after the day ends, this is your space.
Join us in Adelaide to be inspired, deeply seen, and lovingly challenged to step into your next chapter with clarity, confidence, and a sense of sacred possibility.
JOIN ONLINE FROM ANYWHERE
Can’t make it to Adelaide? You can still be part of the experience.
For the first time, the Silver Sirens National Conference 2026 is available as a live online experience, so you can join from anywhere in Australia or around the world.
Feel connected, inspired, and part of the community, wherever you are.
Online Ticket – Early Bird $69
(Early Birds available until the 30th of June or until sold out!)
What’s included:
• Full-day live access to the conference (9:30 am – 5:00 pm AEST)
• All speaker sessions across Health & Wellbeing, Purpose, and Elderhood
• Live entertainment and storytelling experiences
• Access to the full conference recording to watch anytime
• A virtual gift bag with exclusive offers and partner discounts
Whether you tune in solo or alongside others, you’ll be part of a powerful shared experience.
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(Early Birds available until the 30th of June or until sold out!)
HOST YOUR OWN WATCH PARTY
Want to make it even more special? Gather your women and experience the day together.
Bring the Silver Sirens energy into your own space by hosting a Watch Party — from your living room, community space, or wherever feels right.
Watch Party Ticket – $49 per person (Minimum of 5)
What’s included:
• Everything in the online experience
• A physical gift bag delivered to your host before the event 🎁
• A shared, real-time experience with your chosen circle
• Access to the full conference recording
• Entry into a $550 prize draw for hosts
This is your chance to create your own atmosphere — lunch, bubbles, meaningful conversation — all while being part of a national movement.
How it works:
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Book your Watch Party
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Invite at least 5 women
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Receive your gift bags ahead of the event
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Set the scene and tune in together
"Many thanks for a great day. To be honest, I didn’t know what to expect with a room of ladies I hadn’t met before, but I immediately felt the connection. Congratulations on highlighting and acting on bringing out the best of this phase of midlife and beyond in women"
- Jenny M. - Melbourne 2026
Accommodation at Pullman Adelaide
For those travelling to Adelaide, we’re pleased to share that our venue, Pullman Adelaide, is offering a special accommodation package for conference delegates.
To access the discounted rate, simply use the booking link below:
If you prefer, you can also email “Adelaide Accommodation” in the subject line to faith@silversirens.org and our team will assist you.
PANEL 1 HEALTH & WELLBEING

The Health & Wellbeing segment of the National Conference brings together three leading experts to explore what it really means to age healthily from the inside out.
Drawing on evidence-based lifestyle pillars such as nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and social connection, they will focus on the everyday choices that are within our control and how these can support energy, vitality, and resilience as we grow older.
Through practical insights and compassionate conversation, this session will help women over 50 understand how small, sustainable changes can protect long-term health, prevent or manage chronic conditions, and enhance quality of life in midlife and beyond.
Speakers:
Speaker TBA — Health & Wellbeing Expert
PANEL 2 LIVING A PURPOSE-DRIVEN LIFE

The Living a Purpose-Driven Life segment brings two powerhouse women into a rich, honest conversation about what it means to live with meaning and intention in the second half of life.
Drawing on their own journeys of reinvention, leadership and courage, they will explore how purpose can evolve in midlife and how aligning daily choices with deeply held values can transform work, relationships and wellbeing.
This session is designed to support women over 50 in reconnecting with what truly lights them up, navigating change with clarity, and claiming this season as a time of contribution, creativity, and impact. Through stories, insights and practical reflections, participants will be encouraged to listen to their inner wisdom and take inspired steps towards a more authentic, purpose-led life.
Speakers:
Speaker TBA — Life Expert
PANEL 3 EMBRACING ELDERHOOD

The Embracing Elderhood segment invites women to explore elderhood as both a profound responsibility and a sacred invitation to rest.
Drawing on themes of conscious ageing, it honours elders as wisdom keepers, mentors and role models, while also recognising the need to slow down, nourish the body and spirit, and create space for reflection.
Through rich conversation, this session will look at how to balance these two polarities: showing up for community, family and the next generation, while also setting boundaries, tending to personal wellbeing and claiming ease as a birthright in this life stage. Participants will be encouraged to redefine elderhood on their own terms—as a time of continued growth, contribution and deep rest.
Speakers:
Speaker TBA — Elderhood Expert
Entertainment

Sunita Martinelli is an Adelaide-based singer, songwriter and multidisciplinary performer, best known as the leader of French jazz trio Mélange à Trois and Latin-fusion ensemble Mélange Latino. Since 2017, she has been a regular presence at Adelaide’s French, civic and cultural events, recognised for her sophisticated vocals, multilingual repertoire and cinematic musical storytelling.
In 2023, Sunita premiered GRIT TO GLITZ – The Extraordinary Adventures and Loves of Emily “Mickey” Hahn at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, following her work being shortlisted for the Frank Ford Commission. The one-woman bio-cabaret blends jazz, global musical influences and multilingual lyrics, earning 4 stars from The Clothesline and praise from Stage Whispers and Australian Arts Review for its heart, musicianship and cultural depth.
In addition to her music practice, Sunita is an accomplished actor and appeared in the State Theatre Company South Australia’s production of HOUSEWORK by Emily Steel at the Dunstan Playhouse in February 2025.
Stories that Stir®

We are excited to be collaborating with Stories that Stir® at our conference this year. Stories that Stir is a storytelling event concept, whereby ordinary yet extraordinary people from all walks of life share a 10-minute raw and personal story, linked to a theme. The event is designed to break down barriers, stir conversation and inspire positive change.
Would you like to share your story at our conference? We will be selecting five fabulous Silver Sirens members who would like to share their raw and personal story, linked to the theme PURPOSE, in all its shapes and forms. Monica will work with you in crafting your story and presenting it with confidence.
If you would like to share your story, please fill out this form. For the question ‘Where did you hear about Stories that Stir?’ write Silver Sirens.
A Message from our Founder
Faith Agugu

Sponsors




Charity Partner
Grandcarers SA
Grandcarers SA is a South Australian not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting over 1000 grandparents and other kin who step in to raise children under an informal arrangement when parents are unable to do so. These “Grandcarers” often take on full-time parenting unexpectedly, frequently with limited financial resources, minimal legal recognition, and little preparation for the complex challenges they face.
The organisation provides practical, emotional, and social support to help Grandcarers create stable, nurturing homes for the more than 2000 children in their care. This includes information and advocacy around Centrelink, legal and guardianship issues, and navigating child protection processes. Grandcarers SA also provides a dozen peer support groups (Villages) across SA, local, community-based networks that reduce isolation and build connection.
Through the generosity of philanthropic grants and donations, they also provide limited financial assistance to help clients cover education and development costs (for items such as school and sports uniform and extra curricular activities), so children can participate in opportunities that support learning, wellbeing and future independence.
A key focus is amplifying the voices of Grandcarers through systemic advocacy. Grandcarers SA works closely with government and stakeholders to improve policies, funding, and recognition for kinship care families, ensuring they are no longer invisible within the broader care system.
With the vast majority of clients being women aged 50–75, the experience can be both deeply rewarding and profoundly challenging. Grandcarers SA acknowledges this dual reality, celebrating the strength, resilience, and love that Grandcarers bring, while working tirelessly to ensure they receive the support they deserve.
At its heart, Grandcarers SA is about connection, dignity, and ensuring that no Grandcarers has to navigate this journey alone.
Mike Fesczak

Mike Fesczak has substantial experience in criminal justice, child protection, volunteer management, event operations, organisational development and adult education (with a specialism in Child Safe Environments).
A former senior police officer in the UK, since emigrating to Australia in 2005 he has fulfilled leadership roles in the major event, local government and the not for profit sectors, receiving the inaugural state award for Excellence in Volunteer Management in 2020.
Mike is a former Deputy Chair of the Board of Volunteering SA&NT and had a leadership role in developing the Volunteer Strategy for South Australia.
He has been the CEO of Grandcarers SA since 2022, and is a Co-Founder of Kinship Alliance Australia, a national advocacy network for organisations supporting kinship carers across Australia.
He is a renowned public speaker and was recently named as one of the top 500 people of influence in South Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy a ticket on the day?
Ticket sales will close two days before the event.
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 2026 Adelaide partners.
Will there be any giveaways?
There will be opportunities to take advantage of some excellent giveaways, and we will also be holding raffles with some spectacular prizes.
Will food and drink be available?
Tea, coffee, and cold drinks will be served upon arrival, followed by a delicious morning tea during the break. You will have ample opportunities to connect with fellow Silver Sirens in the morning and afternoon.
How big is the event?
This conference accommodate 150-200 women.
What do I get with my ticket?
Your ticket includes full-day access to the conference featuring 8 speakers, live entertainment, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a curated gift bag.
Can I attend just the lunch?
No. This is a full-day conference experience, and tickets provide access to the entire program from start to finish.
How long is the event?
This is a full-day event running from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Where is lunch?
Lunch will be held at Pullman Adelaide on Hindmarsh Square, which is also the workshop venue.
Special dietary requirements can be accommodated if requested in advance.
How do I get to the venue via public transport?
The venue is easily accessible by public transport, including nearby train and bus services. We recommend checking your preferred route here.
Will the event be recorded?
Yes.
Is there parking at the Pullman Adelaide on Hindmarsh Square?
Yes, paid parking is available at or near Pullman Adelaide on Hindmarsh Square .
What happens throughout the day?
The day includes expert-led panels, keynote-style sessions, storytelling experiences, live entertainment, and dedicated breaks for connection and reflection.
How do I apply to share my story?
If you’d like to share your story as part of the Stories that Stir segment, please complete this form and where it says, ‘How did you hear about us,’ be sure to write Silver Sirens https://www.storiesthatstir.com/
Can I bring a friend?
Absolutely. Friends are welcome to attend. If they would like to enjoy ongoing benefits, event discounts, and exclusive access to webinars and masterclasses, we encourage them to explore the Silver Sirens membership options via the website.
What’s the difference between the Online Ticket and the Watch Party option?
The Online Ticket ($69 Early Bird) is designed for individuals who want to join the conference live from anywhere. You’ll get full access to all sessions on the day, plus a conference recording and a virtual gift bag with exclusive offers.
The Watch Party option ($49 per person, minimum of 5 people) is designed for groups who want to experience the day together. In addition to full online access and the recording, each guest receives a physical gift bag delivered to the host before the event, and your group can create a shared, in-person experience while tuning in live.
If you’re joining on your own, the Online Ticket is perfect.
If you’d love to gather with friends and make a day of it, the Watch Party is a beautiful option.
What do I get with a Silver Sirens membership and how much does it cost?
Your membership gives you exclusive access to inspiring webinars, bespoke masterclasses, replays of past events, online community gatherings, and a personalised mentoring session with Faith. Members also receive discounts on both in-person and online events. Click here to join.
Special Offer:
Use the discount code FLOW26 to receive $26 off membership.
If you purchase your membership before booking your event ticket, you will also receive 10% off the ticket price.
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.
For any other queries, please contact Admin at: admin@silversirens.org, or visit our website: Silver Sirens

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.

















