From confusion to clarity. From isolation to community.
A full-day event for women navigating perimenopause, menopause and beyond. Expert-led, community-centred and purpose-driven.
Thursday 7 October 2027
9:00am – 5:30pm
Venue: to be announced, Canberra
50% of event profits will be donated to The Tarrant Foundation.
Tickets released soon. Ticket release details will be announced here, including our limited Early Early Bird allocation.
ONLY 50 EARLY EARLY BIRD TICKETS
THE HEART OF WHY THIS EVENT EXISTS
Thrive Through Change was created to support women through one of life's most significant transitions: perimenopause, menopause and the years beyond.
For decades, women give so much of themselves to their families, their workplaces and their communities. This day exists to give something back.
It is a space to feel seen, understood and supported, with credible information from a multidisciplinary panel of experts, practical tools to take home, and genuine connection with women who understand.
This is more than an event. It is a community, a tribute and a way of giving back.
THIS DAY IS DESIGNED TO HELP YOU…
- Understand the physical, emotional and hormonal changes of midlife, explained by credible experts
- Feel validated, supported and less alone
- Take home practical, everyday tools and questions to discuss with your own health practitioners
- Reconnect with your confidence, energy and sense of self
- Give back to women and children in hardship through The Tarrant Foundation
- Build connections with women and practitioners in the Canberra community
When women are supported, everyone around them benefits: partners, children, friends and colleagues.
WHAT OUR 2026 GUESTS SAID
"Every speaker shared such valuable knowledge around this chapter in women's lives, and I feel so grateful to have learnt all of this information before entering this stage myself."
— Katelyn Manariti, Thrive Through Change 2026
"The event was curated with a perfect mix of both holistic and scientific practitioners. The event had a nice flow with ample opportunity to network."
— Erin McEvilly, Thrive Through Change 2026
"It is so refreshing to see women talking about longevity and thriving through a time where historically we have been dismissed."
— Perdy Sutherland, Thrive Through Change 2026
"It was a day of inspiration, great connections and delicious food."
— Sandy Funston, Thrive Through Change 2026
"The entire day was inspiring, highly educational, and full of meaningful connection with other women."
— Jules Tarrant, Thrive Through Change 2026
IN HER WORDS
DOROTHY'S STORY
Dorothy shared her perimenopause journey with us ahead of Thrive Through Change 2026, and why she hopes this event brings women together to share their experiences and grow together.
One woman's personal experience. Individual experiences vary, and this is not medical advice.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Expert sessions
Talks from a multidisciplinary panel covering hormonal health, skin, emotional wellbeing and lifestyle.
Panel Q&A
Your questions answered in a moderated, respectful conversation.
Connection
Time to meet women in the same season of life, plus local women-led businesses and practitioners.
Nourishment
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
Lucky door prizes
Every guest is automatically entered. Prizes are kindly donated by our partners.
Silent charity auction
Bid on wellness, beauty and experience packages.
THE DAY'S FLOW
Indicative, to be confirmed
9:00am · Arrival, registration and welcome tea
9:30am · Welcome and opening
9:45am · Expert sessions, part 1
11:00am · Morning tea and networking
11:30am · Expert sessions, part 2
1:00pm · Lunch and connection
2:00pm · Grounding or movement session
2:20pm · Expert sessions, part 3 and panel Q&A
3:45pm · Afternoon tea and silent auction
4:15pm · Closing session and lucky door prizes
5:30pm · Event close
MEET OUR CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
Credible voices across medicine, skin science, emotional wellbeing and clinical skin care
Kim Le Sambolec
Event Host and Founder of Skin Wellness Academy
Kim is a dermal clinician with more than 23 years' experience and a Bachelor of Health Science (Dermal Therapies). She founded Skin Wellness Academy in Canberra in 2013 and created the Skin Transformation System. As host, Kim shares insights into how midlife hormonal change can show up in the skin, and why skin is part of the bigger wellbeing picture.
Dr Jeannie Ellis
GP and Director of Queenbee Women's Health
Dr Ellis is a GP with more than 30 years' experience as a primary care practitioner, including emergency and obstetrics work at Queanbeyan District Hospital. At Queenbee Women's Health in Queanbeyan she cares for women at every life stage, including menopause. She brings a clinical, evidence-based perspective to the day.
Terri Vinson Jones
Founder and Formulator of Synergie Skin
Terri is an Australian cosmetic chemist and skin scientist. She founded Synergie Skin in 2005 and wrote Skinformation: A Clean Science Guide to Beautiful Skin. She holds a Bachelor of Science (immunology and microbiology) and a post-graduate Diploma of Formulating Chemistry. Terri shares the science behind how skin changes through midlife.
Liz Walton
Coach, Therapist and Founder of the Australian Fertility Summit
Session: Breathing and meditation techniques to calm the system.
Liz is a Canberra-based coach and therapist, trained in hypnotherapy and NLP, with more than 25 years' experience supporting women through life's big emotional transitions. She founded the Australian Fertility Summit. At Thrive Through Change she'll guide simple breathing and meditation techniques you can use every day.
More experts to be announced. Further experts specialising in different areas of perimenopause and menopause to be confirmed.
WHY THIS PANEL MATTERS
No single specialist can cover this life stage alone. Midlife hormonal change can touch sleep, mood, skin, energy, relationships, identity and confidence. That is why this day brings together medical, scientific, emotional and lifestyle perspectives in one room.
You'll leave with:
- A clearer understanding of the changes your body may be going through
- Reassurance that you're not alone
- Practical lifestyle, movement and nutrition ideas to explore
- Skin and self-care insights
- Questions to take to your own GP or health practitioner
- A renewed sense of confidence and community
This event is educational. It is not a substitute for individual medical advice.
BENEFITING
THE TARRANT FOUNDATION
50% of event profits from Thrive Through Change 2027 will be donated to The Tarrant Foundation.
Founded in Canberra by Jenni Tarrant OAM, The Tarrant Foundation provides practical help, through goods and services, for people facing domestic and family violence, sexual abuse, homelessness and mental health challenges.
In 2026, 85 guests came together and raised over $13,400 in profits for The Tarrant Foundation. Thank you to every guest, speaker and partner who made that possible.
DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT…
"Hello Kim what an amazing day you organised and so worthwhile. So many amazing resilient women."
— Lissy Leet, Thrive Through Change 2026
"A fantastic day! I'm so glad to have attended. Thank you to everyone involved for making the day happen. The money raised is going to a great cause 🩵"
— Rachel, Collector Cottage
"Congratulations! It was so informative and supportive ❤️ a beautiful environment!"
— Lidia Markovic, LM Wellness
"And can I just say… the energy in that space was something else. Collaborative, open, real."
— Terri Vinson Jones, 2026 speaker
"What a wonderful day, bringing beautiful women together and hearing from some fantastic speakers."
— Liz Walton, 2026 guest
THRIVE THROUGH CHANGE 2027
TICKETS
Thursday 7 October 2027 · 9:00am – 5:30pm · Canberra (venue to be announced)
50% of event profits donated to The Tarrant Foundation
🎟 Tickets released soon. Booking links for each ticket type are coming shortly.
TICKET INCLUSIONS
ALL TICKETS INCLUDE
- Full access to keynote sessions & expert panels
- Catering & beverages by a local Canberra venue
- Herbal tea bar, grazing tables & Mini Wellness Market
- Take-home resource pack + curated gift bag (Value $300+)
- Networking with practitioners & community partners
- A special guest experience (to be announced)
- Entry into Lucky Door Prizes & Silent Charity Auction
EARLY EARLY BIRD
$288
First 50 tickets, or until 30 April 2027
Includes all standard inclusions listed above.
EARLY BIRD
$320
After the 50 Early Early Bird tickets sell out, until 30 April 2027
Includes all standard inclusions listed above.
GENERAL ADMISSION
$355
From 1 May 2027
Includes all standard inclusions listed above.
VIP EXPERIENCE
$488
Strictly limited to 20–30 tickets
Everything in General Admission, PLUS:
• Private meet & greet with speakers
• Luxury VIP goody bag upgrade
• Front-row reserved seating
• Early venue entry
• Priority access to the special guest experience
• Mini wellness / skin consultation voucher
• Professional portrait with official event photographer
• Extra Lucky Door entry + early Silent Auction preview
GROUP OF 4
$1,240 ($310 per person)
Bring your friends, sisters or colleagues
Includes all standard inclusions listed above.
Tickets are not yet on sale. All prices in AUD.
TICKETS RELEASED SOON
Tickets for Thrive Through Change 2027 haven't been released yet. Booking links for each ticket type, including the 50 Early Early Bird tickets, will appear on this page as soon as they're available.
Questions in the meantime? Contact us.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Tickets will be released soon and announced on this page.
The venue is being finalised in Canberra and will be announced on this page soon.
Women in perimenopause, menopause or post-menopause, women who want to understand this stage before it arrives, and practitioners who support women through it.
The content is curated for women's health and midlife transitions. We welcome anyone who loves, lives with or supports women in this season of life.
We're choosing an accessible venue. If you have specific access or dietary requirements, please let us know when you book.
No. Event tickets aren't tax-deductible donations. If you'd like to make a tax-deductible gift, you can donate directly to The Tarrant Foundation, which is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient.
50% of event profits will be donated to The Tarrant Foundation. We'll share the final amount after the event.
No. Thrive Through Change is an educational and community event. Please speak with your own GP or health practitioner about your individual health needs.
SUPPORT WOMEN. STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY. TRANSFORM UNDERSTANDING.
One day to learn, connect and give back.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 PARTNERS
Thrive Through Change is made possible by businesses and organisations who believe in supporting women and uplifting our community.
Synergie Skin · Capital Events · Bond Hair Religion · The H Dispensary · Queenbee Women's Health · Florabiome · SynTernals · Elite Supplements · Fitted by Aristea · QT Canberra · Love Boats Canberra · Kali Rebecca Photography · J Create · Instant Colour Press · Jadestart · RicoConnect · Women With Altitude · Women's Co.
Interested in partnering with Thrive Through Change 2027? Contact Kim Le Sambolec at Skin Wellness Academy.
Kim + the SWA Team