Unbreakable - A Morning with Jacqui Cooper (WCFF)

Join the Women’s Commercial Finance Forum (WCFF) for a powerful industry event focused on resilience, leadership and high-performance mindset within the finance sector.

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Join the Women’s Commercial Finance Forum (WCFF) for a powerful industry event focused on resilience, leadership and high-performance mindset within the finance sector.


The morning features Olympian Jacqui Cooper presenting her keynote, “Unbreakable,” sharing the extraordinary journey that saw her overcome multiple career-threatening injuries to become one of Australia’s most successful aerial skiing champions.


Following this inspiration is a practical ATO update session from Olga Koskie, CEO of Tax Assure, offering insights into current developments impacting businesses and their advisers. Attendees will also hear from WCFF Victorian Ambassadors during a panel discussion exploring leadership, resilience and navigating challenges within the commercial finance sector.


Hosted by Donelle Brooks, there will be valuable networking opportunities for brokers, advisers and finance professionals across the lending ecosystem. 

 

Proudly supported by Major Sponsor La Trobe Financial and Event Sponsor Tax Assure, with a lucky door prize from National Association of Finance and Mortgage Brokers. In support of the Kids with Cancer Foundation, 50% of ticket proceeds will be donated to help families facing childhood cancer.

 

DATE: Wednesday 22 April 2026
TIME: 9:30am - 12:00pm


WHERE: LaTrobe Offices, Level 24, 333 Collins Street, Melbourne
SPEAKERS: Olga Koskie - CEO Tax Assure, Jacqui Cooper – Olympian with host Donelle Brooks.
PANEL SESSION: Ebony Maxwell, National Sales Manager - National Finance + Loans (NAFL), Kheng Tu, Head of Commercial Lending - The Finance Stand, Athba Al-Bazargan, Asset Finance Specialist  – Financery, Sally Carmichael, Head of Intermediaries - La Trobe.

 

 

PRICE: $30

CATERING: Networking Refreshments and Light Snacks

 

Why should Brokers and Advisers attend this event?

  • Hear Olympian Jacqui Cooper’s inspiring story of resilience and success
  • Learn practical leadership and mindset lessons you can apply to business and life
  • Receive a clear ATO update from Tax Assure CEO Olga Koskie
  • Gain insights from WCFF industry leaders during the ambassador panel
  • Connect with brokers, lenders and advisers across the commercial finance industry
  • Take away practical tools to manage pressure and setbacks in business
  • Be part of the supportive Women’s Commercial Finance Forum community
  • Support a great cause, with 50% of ticket proceeds donated to the Kids With Cancer Foundation
  • Enjoy an affordable professional development event – tickets just $30

 

Who should attend?

  • Commercial and asset finance brokers
  • Mortgage brokers expanding into commercial lending
  • Accountants and business advisers
  • Bank and non-bank lender representatives
  • Finance professionals working with SME clients
  • Industry partners and introducers who support broker networks
  • Professionals interested in leadership, resilience and performance mindset
  • Members and supporters of the Women’s Commercial Finance Forum
  • Anyone in the finance industry looking to connect, learn and grow in the commercial finance community

 

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