about our event

In 2025, The Jodi Lee Foundation will host our annual International Women's Day Luncheon to honour the remarkable women who support our mission in the fight against bowel cancer. Our goal is for guests to leave feeling inspired by the powerful stories shared by extraordinary women.
We look forward to welcoming you on the day.

Lisa Curry AO

Lisa Curry AO is undoubtedly one of Australia's most popular personalities.

Triple Olympian, motivational speaker, best selling author, personal trainer, coach, board member, TV and radio presenter, product ambassador, defibrillator recipient, Mum and Grannie, is there anything Lisa Curry AO hasn't achieved?

Lisa's swimming ability was noticed at a young age and by 12, she was one of the fastest swimmers of her age in the world. An inductee of the Sport Australian Hall of Fame and recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia in recognition of service to the sport of swimming. Lisa was then named as an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2008 for service to the community through encouraging national pride and identity.

Drawing on a lifetime of experiences, we look forward to her unique and powerful messages about overcoming obstacles, discipline, determination and getting the best out of people.

Belinda Heggen

Founder & Director
Fluent Media

Lisa will be interviewed by the talented Belinda Heggen, founder of FLUENT Media. Belinda is one of Australia’s most experienced and well-respected media trainers, drawing her expert insights from more than 25 years as a journalist and presenter across TV, radio and print, and as a media strategist and advisor to senior politicians. A trusted and effective coach, her clients include national industry leaders in education, finance, health, law, property and construction, real estate, travel, tourism and government. This promises to be a truly engaging conversation.

Meet our panel

The event will be hosted by Jodi Lee Foundation Board Member, Anna Roussos and feature a panel session with Ambassadors, Kelly Golding and Sophie Edwards.

Anna Roussos

Founder & Director
ROUSSOS Recruitment

Founder & Director of ROUSSOS Recruitment, Anna brings over 20 years of recruitment experience in construction, architecture, engineering, property and civil sectors. She has established Adelaide's leading recruitment partner, focusing on attracting and retaining top talent for sustainable business growth.

Beyond her professional success, Anna is dedicated to philanthropy as a board member of the Jodi Lee Foundation, where she raises awareness for bowel cancer. Her commitment to connecting people and making a difference is evident in all she does.

Kelly Golding

Radio & Television Presenter
JLF Ambassador

Kelly Golding has been a friendly face on the airwaves for many years as a travel and lifestyle presenter, starting her television career back in 2003. She can also now be heard on Smooth FM’s More Music Breakfast Show as host from 6am – 9am Monday to Friday.

Kelly is a true advocate for early screeing and seeing your GP as soon as you experience unusual pain or symptoms, as she has personally received a positive bowel screen and had pre-cancerous polyps removed.

sophie edwards

Podcaster & Speaker
JLF Ambassador

In June 2022, Sophie's life as she had known it changed with a bowel cancer diagnosis she had never considered. As a very active, working single Mum of a seven year old, she could have never imagined the fight she was about to undertake.

Now in remission and a proud Ambassador for the Jodi Lee Foundation, Sophie is grateful for the opportunities to share her experiences, turning her fight into something that can help others.

location

Ian McLachlan Room
Adelaide Oval
War Memorial Drive
North Adelaide

time & date

Wednesday, 19 February
12pm - 3.30pm

food & beverage

All tickets include:
Two course lunch
and a selection of alcoholic
and non-alcoholic beverages

prizes

Raffle tickets available
for purchase on the day

International Women's Day 2025