Ambassadors

IWDA’s Ambassadors share our values and vision to enable women to be powerful agents of change. Their engagement with IWDA is an honour for us. As visionary and inspirational women, they help to focus a spotlight on the important work we do.

The Hon. Joan Kirner

Politician and advocate for women’s leadership, was the 42nd Premier of Victoria.

“I am an IWDA ambassador because we share the same philosophies. We believe that women matter and we try to work in ways that EMPOWER people in communities everywhere to shape their own lives and build better futures.” – The Hon. Joan Kirner.

Robyn Archer

Singer, writer, director and artistic director, and public advocate of the arts.

“I have chosen to be an IWDA Ambassador because of the organisation’s clear focus and obvious achievements. The agency has chosen to work not just in a specific geographical areas which we are a part of, but specifically with women. Women are at the centre of life in Pacific Ocean societies and by enabling their development, the agency is having a powerful effect on whole communities. It’s strategic, humane and useful, and I admire that.“ – Robyn Archer.

Rev. Stephanie Dowrick PhD

Writer and social commentator.

“I am unreservedly enthusiastic in my support for IWDA as it is so clear that with modest resources they are achieving significant advances for women and children – and their communities – in so many areas. I am particularly impressed by the clarity and focus of their vision, which includes effectively reminding those in power and the broader community why women focused programs are still so urgently needed.” – Rev. Stephanie Dowrick PhD.