Currie, who told ProPrint that she battled homelessness and teenage pregnancy before turning her life around, now runs a successful Melbourne sign-writing business with her partner.

The mother of five has appeared on the 7.30 Report and published a book that documents her turnaround from homelessness and spousal abuse to business success.

Women in Print organiser Angeline Wyatt has been overwhelmed by the response to the event so far.

"The numbers are really encouraging and we will definitely be up on last year, which given the current economic climate is very positive," she said.

"It's great to see that more and more people are getting behind Women in Print."

Wyatt said the events were becoming increasing recognised by Australia and New Zealand print companies.

"We feel like Women in Print has become an established part of the industry calendar, and more and more businesses are getting behind it."

Women in Print will also be organising a networking breakfast at PrintEx11.

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