Friday 6 March 2026, 7.30 am – 9.00 am

St Mary’s Hall, Barkly Street, Bendigo

GUEST SPEAKERS

Enjoy a delicious breakfast while being inspired by the personal journeys of some of our remarkable alumnae, who will offer insightful reflections on gender and leadership.

• MC: Grace Aicken
• Panellists: Cr Andrea Metcalf, Justine Sharkey Minne, Leila Gurruwiwi and Abbey Milligan

Tickets: Bookings essential | $40 adults; $15 current CMCB students, includes breakfast

Enquiries 03 5445 9100; event@cmcb.vic.edu.au

Speakers

MC: Grace Aicken (Class of 2015)

After undertaking a Master of Journalism at the University of Melbourne, Grace interned at the Herald Sun and worked at WIN News in Bendigo and later, Nine News in Melbourne. She is currently a media and communications adviser with Fire Rescue Victoria, helping to shape important public communications and support community safety.

PANELLISTS

Andrea Metcalf (Class of 1977)

Andrea had a successful career at Centrelink before being elected to the Whipstick Ward of the City of Greater Bendigo in 2016. She has since served three terms as Mayor and is currently still serving on the Council.

Justine Sharkey Minne (Class of 1993)

Justine began her career at Bendigo Bank as a Customer Service Officer and is now the Head of Community Banking. She leads the strategic direction of over 300 community-owned branches and director networks across Australia.

Leila Gurruwiwi (Class of 2005)

Leila commenced her career in radio before joining the television program The Marngrook Footy Show as a reporter and presenter. Along with her media roles, she is also an Indigenous Support Worker.

Abbey Milligan (Class of 2018)

The inaugural CMCB Faith Captain is currently a PHD candidate in Biomedical Science at La Trobe University, where she uses advanced microscopy techniques to better understand the human immune response.

Join us throughout the year as we celebrate and honour the pioneering spirit of the foundation Sisters and the thousands of children and educators who have been part of the Mercy story.

With something for everyone, we invite you to mark your calendar and start planning the many ways you will walk down memory lane, rekindle old friendships and give thanks for the past and future success of CMCB.

• International Women’s Day Breakfast | Friday 6 March
• Jubilee Community Art Show | Saturday 2 May
• Sesquicentennial ‘Back To’ Day | Saturday 2 May
• Performance Gala | Friday 22 May
• Sesquicentennial Gala Dinner | Saturday 5 September