CQU Bundaberg was represented well at the city's International Women's Day celebrations organised by the Department of Communities to mark the 75th anniversary of the day.

Business and Law Sub Dean Dr Christine Murphy talked about leadership. She challenged women to set their minds on their goals and have the tenacity to reach out to them while journeying down their own leadership path.

“Leadership is a personal challenge and the real change begins when you identify who you are; you will quickly realise that you already have many of the qualities defined in good leadership. You just don't notice them because you use them every day,” Dr Murphy said.

She believes leadership is very important to shaping success and she urged women to transfer the skills they utilise everyday into their workplace and family life.

“Women need to realise that they have achieved so much and it is time to stop auditioning, we've made it.”.

CQU Bundaberg Bachelor of Learning Management student Baressa Frazer told a personal story, revealing details about her life as a young Aboriginal woman and the challenges which she has faced to make a difference in her life.

Community Relations Officer Deirdre Fagan-Pagliano was also present with a display and promotional material.

“There were a few more people interested in becoming CQU Bundaberg Friends, which means they will receive information on events here on campus, as well as course material and information. CQU Bundaberg really fitted in with the theme for the day which was Women Making a Difference.”