20 February 2026
We were honoured to welcome one of our most distinguished graduates back to share her remarkable story. The Honourable Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO, former Governor-General of Australia, reflected on her journey from student to national leader, alongside Juliet Rieden, who captured her inspiring life in a new biography.
Dame Quentin made history as Australia’s first female Governor-General, and has devoted her life to championing women’s leadership, education, and human rights. She remains one of this country’s most inspiring examples of grace and purpose.
The conversation celebrated leadership, resilience, and the power of women as changemakers, values at the heart of our college for 125 years.
A special thank you to Alison Kubler for her wonderful work chairing the conversation. A highly regarded Australian arts writer and curator, a parent of two past students, and a much-valued member of our community, Alison was the perfect guide for such an inspiring discussion.
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We were honoured to welcome one of our most distinguished graduates back to share her remarkable story. The Honourable Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO, former Governor-General of Australia, reflected on her journey from student to national leader, alongside Juliet Rieden, who captured her inspiring life in a new biography.
Dame Quentin made history as Australia’s first female Governor-General, and has devoted her life to championing women’s leadership, education, and human rights. She remains one of this country’s most inspiring examples of grace and purpose.
The conversation celebrated leadership, resilience, and the power of women as changemakers, values at the heart of our college for 125 years.
A special thank you to Alison Kubler for her wonderful work chairing the conversation. A highly regarded Australian arts writer and curator, a parent of two past students, and a much-valued member of our community, Alison was the perfect guide for such an inspiring discussion.
