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Call for New Volunteers
BY Melbourne Women's Foundation 20/04/2026
Our new Marketing and Events Committee reflects a simple idea. When our messaging and our events are aligned, we can create a stronger and more engaging experiences for members, and a consistently clear and empowering voice for MWF.
How this combined approach will empower our impact
- Connect more people to the impact of collective giving
- Strengthen how we share stories, insights and opportunities
- Create events that deepen understanding, connection and participation
About the committee
Our new Marketing and Events Committee builds on the strong foundations already in place across both areas, empowering MWF to:
- Plan and deliver events that bring members closer to the issues and organisations we support.
- Strengthen how we communicate impact across newsletters, socials and other channels.
- Ensure our messaging and events work together to grow engagement and participation.
Current committee
Chair: Jody Evans (MWF Board Member)
Events Lead: Suzanne Doig
Events team: Karen Milful and Ellen Matusko
Marketing Lead: Open
Marketing team: Penny Fairbank and Sue Coonan
Join us! We are seeking MWF members who would like the opportunity to be part of shaping this next phase of our work together.
- Play a hands-on role in how MWF engages and grows its community
- Work alongside a thoughtful and committed group of members
- Help translate collective giving into meaningful experiences and communication
We are particularly interested in members with experience in:
- Marketing and communications
- Content creation or storytelling
- Digital and social media
- Events planning and delivery
- Audience engagement or community building
What to expect
Monthly meetings, primarily via Teams.
A collaborative and flexible way of working.
Opportunities to contribute based on your skills, interests and availability.
Interested?
If this sounds like something you would enjoy being part of, we would love to hear from you.
Please get in touch with Jody Evans at [email protected] to express your interest or have a conversation.
Together, we can strengthen how we connect, communicate and grow our impact for women and their families in need across Melbourne.
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