Celebrating Women, Leadership & Resilience: Yasmine Shah Attends Beacons of Hope Dinner
On a special evening filled with inspiration, reflection and community spirit, our General Manager Yasmine Shah proudly represented BREED Australia at the Beacons of Hope Dinner, hosted by Dean Valentine Mukuria and the team at ACU Blacktown.
Held in honour of the 25 incredible women featured in the newly launched Women of Blacktown book, the dinner was more than just a celebration—it was a powerful gathering of changemakers, storytellers, and local leaders shaping the future of Western Sydney.
The Women of Blacktown book was officially launched on International Women’s Day 2025, highlighting the resilience, achievements and journeys of 25 remarkable women from diverse backgrounds. Each story is a testament to the strength and spirit that exists within our vibrant community.
During the evening, guests were invited to reflect on core questions around leadership and resilience, creating a brains trust to empower the next generation of leaders in Blacktown and beyond. The event served as a space to share wisdom, support one another, and foster connections that will inspire long-term impact.
Yasmine shared her own thoughts on the importance of mentorship, inclusive leadership, and building strong foundations for young people—values that are deeply embedded in BREED’s work throughout the Western Sydney region.
We are honoured to have been part of such a meaningful event and congratulate all the women featured in the book. Their stories are not only inspiring—they’re a call to action for all of us to continue lifting others as we rise.