The purpose of Bathurst Women’s Network is to encourage women and supporters of women to actively meet on a regular basis to learn, to share ideas, to support each other, and to ensure that each member reaches their full potential as a business owner, senior executive and leader.

1. Proudly Sponsored by:

2. Bathurst Women’s Network are delighted to
welcome you to our Business Morning Tea on
Friday 26th February 2016 at Rydges Mount
Panorama.
Introducing the fantastic Zoe Hida!

3. Zoe Hida - Appiwork
Starting the year on a lighter note, come and hear about the
life and learnings of Bathurst Women's Network member and
Appiwork co founder, Zoe Hida.
On a musical journey, we'll hear about her childhood as an
opera buff and lover of Hollywood musicals at Bathurst Public
School to her experiences as an opera singing student at the
Conservatorium of Music in Parma, Italy.
We'll hear about exotic salsa dancing, true love and personal
transformation... And some career and business stories too!
"Persuaders Networker of the Year 2015"

4. Connecting with similar thinking people who
value what you do, believe in abundance, and
seek win win situations consistently!
These people will become advocates, suppliers,
customers, and most importantly friends.

5. About our Event Partner:
Steve Semmens – The Persuader - is a Professional Speaker, Facilitator,
Author, and Consultant who helps Corporations steadily increase their sales
revenues through Networking and building long term relationships with
clients.
As a Business Coach he assists start - up's and burgeoning businesses to
grow organically through carefully planned networking strategies, turning non
sales staff into quality referrers, and helping them form successful Informal
Strategic Alliances.
Growing successful businesses one step at a time! Please visit
www.thepersuader.com.au or http://www.linkedin.com/in/thepersuader62

6. Our Gold Sponsors...

7. Bathurst Real Estate
Bathurst Real Estate are leaders in property sales in this city and have been
number one for more than a decade. The business has a rich history, since its
beginnings under another name in 1975. Michael and Stacey became
partners in 2004, subsequently took over the reins in 2007 and changed the
name at the start of 2012. In each of its phases, and since those early days,
the business has been a leader in the market.
Future plans include: To continue to increase the level and quality of service;
to keep abreast of the latest national trends; to lead the field in our area for
customer trust and satisfaction; to provide the style of service that people in
this area want. www.bathurstrealestate.com.au

8. Headaches? Sore back? Feeling tired? Work stress getting you
down?
Then come and see Ben Purcell and his friendly team at
Bathurst Chiropractic the answer to finding comfort, freedom, mobility
and balance – all of which lead to a more relaxed daily life.
Bathurst Chiropractic is dedicated to helping you to reach your health
potential; guiding you to a lifetime of freedom, good living and a
better quality of life.
http://www.bathurstchiropractic.com.au/

9. Some people sit on a great idea only to find that
someone else has made a fortune out it…
We help people to bring their great ideas to life.
We are looking for people with vision and a
burning desire to live their dreams.
We’re going to make something amazing
together.

10. Bathurst City Centre is a single level enclosed shopping centre, located within the CBD of
Bathurst. The Centre is securely anchored by a strong trading Woolworth’s supermarket, three
mini-majors (Best & Less, The Reject Shop and Dick Smith) and 45 specialty stores. The total
retail expenditure generated by the main trade area population in 2014 is estimated at $660M,
including some $479 million from primary sector residents. Over the forecast period the available
retail expenditure is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 3.9% per annum, to reach
$1.04B by 2026.

11. Located right on Conrod Straight, Mt Panorama
Rydges Bathurst has great accommodation
deals for business and leisure travellers.
The hotel is 129 rooms, with 3 function rooms and
Chicane Bar & Grill and is very focused on quality food
and beverage services. They now employ almost 50
staff, and a further 20 contracted employees for our
housekeeping duties.
http://www.rydges.com/accommodation/regio
nal-nsw/mount-panorama-bathurst

12. Macquarie Medi Spa has been
established for over 15 years & is
Bathurst’s Award Winning skin, spa
& wellness clinic.
The business continues to grow with
11 employees & 3 visiting specialists
specialising in relaxation services
with a hands on approach such as
massage, facials & Medi Pedis as
well as offering equipment based
treatments to gain fast results such
as laser hair removal, anti-ageing
injectables, dermal needling & LED.
Dermalogica, Napoleon Perdis,
Sothys, Pure Fiji & Dermaquest are
the retail products of choice to gain
customers the best results at home.
www.macquariemedispa.com

13. Warren Hickey’s Sports Karate Australia Bathurst provides fun and
fitness for all ages. We offer a range of different classes to suit all
ages and abilities.
Training with us is a great way to:
•Learn how to defend yourself
•Develop confidence and self-discipline
•Reduce stress and gain focus
•Lose weight and get fit
•Set and achieve your goals
•Make new friends
http://www.sportskarateaus.com/

15. Our Silver Sponsors...

16. Bathurst Early Childhood Intervention Service
(BECIS) isan incorporated body run by a
parent and community management
committee.
Educators and therapistsare partnered with
parents/ caregiversto provide support,
resourcesand information tailored to meet
the needsof the child and family asa whole.
BECISprovideseducation and therapy
servicesfor children from birth to eight who
have a diagnosed disability or a delay in more
than one area of development.
BECISaims to:
•Provide high quality educational
programsand therapy services
•Promote inclusion and meaningful
participation in everyday activities
•Facilitate well integrated and cohesive
supportsand information to families

17. Bathurst Real Estate
The Persuader
Macquarie Safety
The Scots School
Michelle Bravenboer
Holistic Heathcare Bathurst
Appiwork
Wicked Scentsations

18. Fifty8George
Dean Mobbs Gallery
Roz Townsend – Lyoness
Mortgage Choice
Oxygen Recruitment
Macquarie Medi Spa
Bathurst Convention & Function Centre

19. Meena Keshwar Kamal; the Afghan
woman who gave her life fighting for
women’s rights. In Kabul, 1977, when
she was just 19,Meena founded an
organization called RAWA , which
stands for The Revolutionary
Association of the Woman of
Afghanistan.
RAWA is an organization that strives to
“give voice to the deprived and
silenced women of Afghanistan.” In
1981 she launched a feminist
magazine called Payam-e-Zan, which
exposed the criminal activities of
fundamentalist groups. –
imaginetoday.net

20. Date Type of Event Speaker
11th March International Women’s Day Lunch Linda Reed-Enever - Every Woman has a story!
Friday 6th May Mothers Day Lunch with Karla, Carole, and Louisa McDiarmid

21. CallSteveon0412522771or
emailsteves@thepersuader.com.au
To register for this event please,
www.thepersuader.com.au