Begun As A Girl From A Little

I Think There's A Very Clear Recognition And Understanding That The Progress Of Women In Business At The Very Highest Decision-making Levels Is Too Slow. This Is A Discussion That's Going On In Every Country Around The World, Actually.

For A Very Long Time Now I've Been Saying To Young Women, 'you Can Have It All, But Not All At The Same Time.' How Important It Is To Take Very Good Care Of Yourself, Of Your Mental And Physical And Spiritual Wellbeing; It's Hard To Do. It's Easier To Be A Workaholic Than To Have A Truly Balanced Life.

One Of The Most Enjoyable Things I Do At Government House And When I Travel Around Australia Is To Talk With Children. I Tell Them About Our Parliamentary Democracy - And I Often Do That As I'm Walking Into An Executive Council Meeting Next Door!

Graduation Day Was A Milestone In The Most Important Journey Of All - To The Centre Of Oneself.

Again And Again, I Learn How Much Friendship Enriches My Life, Bringing Warmth, Assurance, Humour, Inspiration, A Sense Of Security. It Depends On Honesty, Trust, Loyalty. It's About Giving. It's For Sharing The Good Times, But Also The Tough Times, Hurt, Grief, Sadness.