Dr Carmen Lawrence spoke at Santa Maria College’s Sisterhood Series, sharing lessons from her journey from a Wheatbelt upbringing to becoming Australia’s first female State Premier. She discussed leadership, community participation, critical thinking and the progress women have made in public life. Alumni were encouraged to stay curious, engaged and guided by purpose.
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Class of 2024 graduate, Ellie was recognised as the Young Volunteer of WA for her work with Citizens Advice Bureau WA and Lightbulb Skills. While studying Law and Commerce, she created a Criminal Injuries Compensation Handbook to make legal processes more accessible for people navigating trauma. Ellie credits Santa Maria’s Service Learning program with inspiring her passion for volunteering, advocacy and community impact.
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We are launching our 2026 Sisterhood Alumni Networking Series with an evening featuring distinguished past student Dr Carmen Lawrence. The event includes a special Q&A session exploring her career in psychology, politics, education, and social change. It will be held at Santa Maria College on Wednesday 10 June from 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm.
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Marie-Anne Keeffe (1986) is a past student of Santa Maria College whose school years helped shape her path in journalism, communications and leadership. The article shares how supportive teachers, a love of storytelling, and personal resilience gave her the confidence to build a career in media, public service and advocacy. It also highlights her advice to students about self-belief, kindness and persistence.
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From the corporate law world to the forefront of integrative mental health, Julia Hassall (Class of 2003) is transforming lives across the US and beyond. Discover how her time at Santa Maria helped shape a journey grounded in courage, compassion and meaningful change.
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Abbey Sullivan (Class of 2022) has been awarded UWA’s Berndt Memorial Prize for Anthropology. Discover how her journey from Santa Maria to university is inspiring a future shaped by empathy, creativity, and purpose.
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