Cornucopia 2022 Conference

Cornucopia comes from the Latin word cornu copiae, which literally translates as ‘horn of plenty’. We believe that women can realise greater abundance in all areas of their life if their financial skills and knowledge are enhanced. Greater financial empowerment has the potential to metaphorically grow the personal ‘cornucopias’ of all women. This was the aim of the Cornucopia 2022 Conference: Fostering Women’s Abundance through Financial Empowerment.

Hosted by the Eastwood Community Centre, the Conference was held on Thursday 10 November, 2022 at the Arkaba Hotel, Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton, Adelaide. This exciting ‘legacy event’ aimed to build the financial literacy skills of women across all ages. It was a ‘legacy event’ because it was the first of a range of activities that will be delivered by the Eastwood Community Centre in 2023 as part of its ‘Financial Literacy for Women in the Digital Age’ project. This initiative has been funded through the SA Department of Human Services.

The Conference Program featured Keynote Presentations, Workshop Sessions and an Agora (marketplace) of Stories and Ideas. Twenty five highly experienced and inspiring speakers shared their knowledge, skills and stories of financial success, misadventure and resilience across a range of topics including: building an abundance mindset; budgeting; legal protection through wills and estate planning; superannuation; banking; credit schemes; building wealth through real estate; stock market trading; staying safe in the digital environment; financial counselling services; and starting home-based businesses.

Other highlights of the Conference included: a ‘Healing Through Art’ Fundraising Raffle which raised $400 for the Zahra Foundation to offer an art workshop for women who have experienced domestic violence; a Handbag Hustle; and an Eastwood Community Centre Trading Table and Silent Auction. 

Over 110 delegates attended this exciting ‘legacy event’.

Comments that delegates made in their evaluation forms included:

A very enjoyable day. Excellent speakers, positive experience.

Fantastic day – loved it!

Wonderful networking event. Such a lovely bunch of passionate, empowered and knowledgeable women.

Wonderful. Leaving feeling empowered.

A fabulous conference. Will definitely recommend it to others.

The Eastwood Community Centre is planning to host the  Cornucopia 2023 Conference later in the year, depending upon the availability of sponsorship and other funding. So, watch this space for more information as it becomes available.