20/05/2026
Last night’s Women’s Networking Series Evening brought together current and future parents, alumnae, staff and valued partners for a night centred on connection, conversation and shared experience.
Hosted by alumna Genevieve Day at Roccella East Melbourne, the evening created space for women at different stages of life to come together, reflect on their journeys and hear from guest speaker Sarah Davidson, whose message resonated deeply across the room.
Sarah spoke to the importance of women being part of the balance, of showing up in spaces where our voices and perspectives matter. Not to wait for perfect timing or ideal conditions, but to take opportunities as they come, even when the path forward feels unclear.
Her reflections reminded us that life rarely follows a straight path. It shifts, curves and evolves and, like a jigsaw puzzle, every experience has a place, even the moments that feel uncertain at the time.
There was a strong sense that failure is not something to fear, but something to learn from, and that growth is always taking place, even when we cannot yet see the outcome. Perhaps most powerfully, the idea that when faced with a choice, we should lean towards the path we would regret less, the one that aligns with who we are becoming and what brings us joy. As Sarah shared, “Trust that itch, and always follow your yay.”
Evenings like this reflect the strength of our community and the impact of women supporting and learning from one another. At Strathcona, we speak often about Girls Unstoppable as something lived, and in rooms like this, that spirit feels very real.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and we look forward to seeing new faces at the next event.
