We were thrilled to host AJBCC Members and their guests for International Women’s Day amidst the captivating world of Yayoi Kusama’s exhibition at NGV International on 7 March. Kusama’s extraordinary vision, resilience, and groundbreaking art provided the perfect inspiration for our celebration of women’s strength and power.
The event was designed to support the growth of women’s strategic networks, which are so vital for professional growth and career progression.
We were incredibly grateful to our event partners Global Victoria Women, Mitsubishi Australia, and Mitsui & Co. (Australia) Ltd. for their support and to the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry for sharing this event with their members.
Global Victoria Women
Global Victoria Women (GVw) is an initiative led by the Victorian Government’s trade facilitation agency, which aims to increase the number and diversity of women in Victoria in international business. GVw recently delivered a year-long program to support and elevate women in leadership between Victoria and Japan. Building on the success of the program, GVw partnered with the AJBCC on this IWD event to further support the growth of women’s strategic networks and promote the exchange of ideas and knowledge.
Mitsubishi Australia
Mitsubishi Australia Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan’s largest trading and investment house. For nearly 70 years, Mitsubishi Corporation has operated in partnership with the Australian community. Today its activities span across many industries, including energy and resources, agriculture, industrial materials, and automotive. Mitsubishi Corporation is proud to contribute to the Australian economy, including by supporting approximately 5,800 jobs and 4,000 local business suppliers across the country, alongside paying more than A$20b in taxes and royalties over the last 10 years. Mitsubishi Corporation has been a member of the JABCC, AJBCC’s Japanese counterpart since its inception in 1963 and Mitsubishi Australia Ltd., as the local representative of Mitsubishi Corporation, was proud to support International Women’s Day.
Mitsui & Co. (Australia)
At Mitsui & Co., our corporate mission is to “build brighter futures, everywhere” and in Australia we continuously strive to make a positive impact in the local communities we serve. We have a strong commitment to education through the Mitsui Educational Foundation, established in 1971, and the New Colombo Plan, initiated in 2015. These initiatives aim to provide educational opportunities for young Australians and foster strong ties between Australia and Japan.
Mitsui & Co. (Australia) Ltd. was proud to be involved with the AJBCC in celebrating International Women’s Day and support the need to #AccelerateAction.