🌸 Refresh. Refocus. Renew. 🌸
Join us for a powerful one-day event designed to uplift and empower women of all ages and stages in their journey with God. Experience dynamic TED-style talks from inspiring female speakers, soul-refreshing worship, and meaningful connection.
💖 Plus, enjoy a dedicated Mums & Bubs space, a delicious, shared lunch, and moments of fun and faith you’ll carry long after the day ends. Don’t miss this opportunity to pause, breathe, and RESET.
22rd of November 2024
The program will start at 9am and finish at 5pm.
Avondale University
582 Freemans Drive, Cooranbong 2265
Yvonne Hypolite
Chaplain for Spiritual Care, Sydney Adventist Hospital
Yvonne Hypolite is a London-born speaker, chaplain, and advocate with a passion for purpose and people. A Cardiac Physiologist, trained counsellor, and youth worker, she brings deep experience and empathy to her role as chaplain in the Spiritual Care Department at Sydney Adventist Hospital. Yvonne is especially passionate about empowering women through education, mentorship, and opportunity. Whether speaking, counselling, or supporting others, she is dedicated to helping individuals grow and thrive. She is a devoted wife to Eddie and proud mother to Rhea.
Michele Southwell
Producer and host of Faith FM
Michele (Shell) Southwell is a producer and host on Faith FM, including the popular Breakfast Show. She partners in ministry with her husband, Pastor Lyle Southwell, and is a proud mum of two sons and a grandma to four little ones. Shell’s heart is in children’s ministry, hospitality, and worship. When she’s not traveling with Lyle, you’ll likely find her at Raymond Terrace Mission. Shell loves long walks, deep conversations, and anything that gets her creative juices flowing.
Maria Andreoli
Psychologist
Maria Andreoli is a psychologist who works with children and teenagers, with a special focus on trauma and emotional healing. She is passionate about helping others move toward wholeness through both professional support and faith. Maria lives in Cooranbong with her husband, a local pastor and together they are raising a blended family of three kids. She enjoys anything creative, especially painting, and believes creativity can be a powerful part of the healing process.
Danuta Stockwell
Associate Ministerial Secretary, Associate ATSIM Director, and Associate Pastor at Hillview SDA Church
Pastor Danuta Stockwell currently serves in the NNSW Conference as the Associate Ministerial Secretary, Associate ATSIM (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ministries) Director, and Associate Pastor of Hillview church. She has a passion for ministering to the needs of people, connecting them to Jesus, and nurturing their discipleship pathway. Danuta is married to Keith and in her spare time, enjoys relaxing and walking by the beach as well as gardening.
Zoe Lazic
Student
Zoe Lazic is a 16-year-old Year 10 student at Central Coast Adventist School. With a strong interest in business and law, she aspires to pursue further studies in these fields. Zoe is passionate about fitness and enjoys spending time with her friends. She is an active member of Gosford Church, where she often contributes through music and public speaking. In her free time, Zoe enjoys painting and is an avid reader.
Adult (13+) – $70 (Lunch, morning and afternoon tea, day conference resources)
Registrations close Monday 10th of November 2025
Beryl Landers (Women’s Ministries Director) – beryllanders@adventist.org.au
Sophie Weule (Women’s Ministries Assistant) – sophieweule@adventist.org.au – 02 4944 3267