Who is Nicola Forrest? Mother, philanthropist and country girl at heart, Nicola has largely flown under the radar – until now.From walking two steps behind her husband, mining magnate Andrew ‘Twiggy' Forrest, Nicola has now stepped out into her own light. The co-founder and co-chair of the Minderoo Foundation is passionate about bettering the lives of our children and helping them reach their full potential, and through her Women For Progress and Thrive By Five initiatives is campaigning for, among other things, affordable early childhood learning and an end to the gender pay gap.This episode does talk about the loss of a child which may be upsetting for some listeners. If you, or anyone you know, is in need of support, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.You can find out more about the Minderoo Foundation, Women For Progress and Thrive By Five on these websites: www.minderoo.orghttps://thrivebyfive.org.au  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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