In this event Congress founding member Lyn Stephens and Congress Founder, Dr Janet Salisbury, was in conversation with Rhiân Williams, a highly experienced dispute systems design practitioner with over 30 years’ experience in large scale public policy dispute resolution processes, and Val Lang AM, who has contributed significantly to the Rural Women’s Movement over many years particularly through the Foundation for Australian Agricultural Women. Rhiân and Val have worked together in the past to bring rural women from across the sector together for united action. . With Thanks to Joanne Ede for technical assistance.
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About our guest conversationalists
Rhiân Williams is a dispute systems design practitioner whose work focuses on supporting governments and others to transition from adversarial to collaborative dispute resolution mechanisms. Her work centres on projects that extend the capacity of individuals and communities in creating partnerships to support dialogue and mutual problem solving. She is particularly skilled in working in highly diverse contexts ranging from remote Indigenous communities through to senior executives in the Australian Public service and business and in developing programs that support those engaged in complex, challenging and changing environments.
Val Lang AM is a life member of Australian Women in Agriculture. Val lives in rural Victoria and continues to be active in agriculture, environment and community engagement. Val has formal training in agriculture, education and leadership and director experience in health, philanthropy and catchment management. She has a special interest in how contentious issues can be discussed in a community while the community can still stay together.