Women In Franchising

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VISION

As a national committee of the FCA, Women In Franchising has a vision to support, promote, and celebrate the success of women, both within the franchise sector as well as the broader Australian business community. The Women In Franchising Committee has a vision to provide genuine opportunities and initiatives for contribution, networking and professional development for the franchise sector and beyond.

GOALS

✔ Promote the success of women in franchising, both within the franchise sector and the broader Australian business community;

✔ Celebrate award winning franchise organisations, and share the success stories of those organisations and individuals wthin;

✔ Create initiatives for the FCA and the franchising community;

✔ Focus on and influence FCA policy on key issues relating to women in franchising;

✔ Provide genuine opportunities for contribution, networking, and professional development;

✔ Increase the involvement of women at FCA events, at both a national and state level.

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AUGUST 2025 IS WOMEN IN FRANCHISING MONTH

 

We are pleased to announce that August 2025 is Women in Franchising month!  There will be a series of events throughout August, run across the different state markets, on The Power of Women In Franchising.  For details on the event happening in your state (or other state markets), click on the event to find out more and register now!  Everyone is welcome to attend, and these events are always thought provoking and inspiring, so come along to celebrate and support The Power of Women In Franchising.

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NSW Women in Franchising

Friday 8th August

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QLD Women in Franchising

Friday 15th August

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VIC Women in Franchising

Thursday 21st August

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SA Women in Franchising

Friday 22nd August

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WA Women in Franchising

Friday 29th August 5:00pm - 7:00pm


WOMEN IN FRANCHISING COMMITTEE

Chair

VANESSA WILMOT, Geotech Information Services

NSW Representatives

RACHA ABBOUD, Baybridge Lawyers
PAULA FISHER, Snap Franchising Ltd
SARAH ELTAKCHI, Findex
EMILY LUCAS, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers

VIC Representatives

VANESSA WILMOT, Geotech Information Services
LOUISE WOLF, MST Lawyers

WA Representatives

TAMRA SEATON, MDS Legal
PIA ENGSTROM, HR Dept

SA Representatives

SEVA SURMEI, DMAW Lawyers
HELEN WHAIT, ActivOT

QLD Representatives

BEV TAYLOR, InXpress
SHARON JURD, HydroKleen
AROHA LEIGH, Lift Brands

JENELLE FOUNTAIN, The Lottery Corporation
HELEN KAY, Rise Legal

FCA Board Representation

KERRI WANE, Schnitz
MARCEL LAL, InXpress