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Kerry Beck's career in the SA Government spans more than three decades and has been dedicated to making a difference to the lives of vulnerable children. She was recently honoured at the 2023 South Australia Social Worker of the Year Awards.

Now the Director Safer Family Services with Human Services SA, Kerry began her career in her late teens as a care attendant for young people with physical disabilities. From there she studied social sciences and then social work, progressing her career through many varied sectors.



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As football fans flock to the free FIFA Fan Festival in Adelaide's Festival Plaza tonight to watch the Matilda's take on Denmark in the FIFA Women's World Cup find out what it's like to work behind the scenes for SA Tourism on one of the world's biggest sporting events.

Alice McKeough, Event Coordinator Special Projects, Events South Australia at the South Australian Tourism Commission said it has been an incredible opportunity to be able to work on the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, a world-class event that is truly making history.

“With my focus on activating ‘The Last Mile’ (aka Manton Street) on gamedays, I’ve really loved being able to help make the journey to the stadium a memorable experience for both local and visiting fans. Some highlights would have to be the Chinese Lion dancers who performed ahead of both China matches, as well as the Brazilian and Panamanian dancers and drummers – they were all incredibly talented, drew a huge crowd, and really made it feel like a World Cup and unlike anything I’ve had the chance to work on before.”

“The atmosphere has been amazing and there has been high energy outside the stadium for every one of the matches, as passionate football fans have gathered to cheer on their team.

“As a World Cup tournament, it’s brought cultures and communities together and it’s been so good to see everyone really just embrace having this event right here in Adelaide/Tarntanya.

From a graduate to eighteen years in the public sector, Tanya has led a diverse, continuously challenging and rewarding career across the people space, where she has had the opportunity to be involved with projects that she would never have imagined she could impact.

Lessons in Long Service - Insights from Tanya Di Lorenzo MIPAA In what other space do you have the ability to work across so many diverse areas? This helped bring Tanya Di Lorenzo into the public sector and, in turn, is part of what has kept her there for almost twenty years of service. Tanya began her career with a double degree in Arts and Law. […]

“Women were wearing a dress and carrying a handbag, and they carried their gun in a handbag. From an equity and a safety perspective, things have certainly come a long way," says Deputy Commissioner of Police Linda Williams who has seen plenty of change in her 43 years of policing – not least of all the uniforms.

If you'd like to find out what a career with South Australia Police looks like now, SAPOL is hosting a seminar with a focus on providing information specifically for women: https://www.police.sa.gov.au/join-us/achievemore/police-officer-careers/women-in-policing/information-seminar

Deputy Commissioner of Police joins The Power of Her line up The Deputy Commissioner of Police Linda Williams is part of a line up distinguished speakers from South Australia and beyond speaking at The Power of Her, a one-day women in leadership symposium hosted by the SA Government.Ms Williams says she is excited to share her insights and be part of the ‘i...