‘I don’t want your hope, I want you to panic’: 16yo Greta Thunberg steps it up on taking on global business leaders
Environmental activist and 16-year-old Swedish school student Greta Thunberg is the young woman behind the global movement of student activism for climate action. Last year, Thunberg started skipping …
A degree in her 60s, still on the feminist front in her 90s. Honouring the incredible life of Margaret Jones
A local activist and one of Redfern Legal Centre’s longest serving volunteers passed away this month, aged 91. Margaret Jones was a woman who always m…
This firm wants more employers to follow its four day work week
Would productivity really take a hit if employers moved from five to four day work weeks? According to the results from one such employer to test the …
‘I don’t want your hope, I want you to panic’: 16yo Greta Thunberg steps it up on taking on global business leaders
Environmental activist and 16-year-old Swedish school student Greta Thunberg is the young woman behind the global movement of student activism for climate action. Last year, Thunberg started skipping …
A premier depicted as the ‘Wicked Witch’, women’s biology questioned: What a week
What a week it’s been for women in politics (again), including with the emotional valedictory speeches from Labor’s Kate Ellis and the Liberal Party’s Kelly O’Dwyer, and (we th…
Beth Toon appointed first CEO of Place Design Group
Beth Toon is set to take on the role of CEO at Place Design Group. This position has been introduced to lead the executive team and the entire company, with a focus on long-term growth and success. Wi…
Enough with the ‘Queen Bee’ myth. Let’s talk the rise of ‘Otters’ instead
A growing body of research has discredited the “Queen Bee” myth and even the researchers who coined the term in the 1970’s say they now regret it. All hail the rise of “Otters” (did you know that fema…
Julie Bishop is leaving politics, declares there are women eager to take her place
It wasn’t so long ago that Julie Bishop was one of three people in contention to be the next prime minister of Australia, but today she announced she won’t contest the next election. She s…
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Canberra – WomenSpeaking workshop
Canberra – WomenSpeaking workshop – stand on a stage and learn to present a great speech in just 1-day. Don’t be afraid of public speaking ever again. The smash hit WomenSpeaking workshop is back in Canberra. You get to give a speech, on a stage with a microphone after high level, small group training sessions […]
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Sydney – WomenSpeaking workshop
Sydney – WomenSpeaking workshop – stand on a stage and learn to present a great speech in just 1-day Don’t be afraid of public speaking ever again. The smash hit WomenSpeaking workshop is back in Sydney. You get to give a speech, on a stage with a microphone after high level, small group training sessions […]
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Melbourne – WomenSpeaking workshop
Melbourne – WomenSpeaking workshop – stand on a stage and learn to present a great speech in just 1 day. Don’t be afraid of public speaking ever again. The smash hit WomenSpeaking workshop is back in Melbourne. You get to give a speech, on a stage with a microphone after high level, small group training […]
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Celebrate IWD 2019 – Coleman Greig’s Women in Business Lunch
8 March | Sydney Olympic Park | Special guest the Hon Julie Bishop MP Join our illustrious keynote speaker, the Hon Julie Bishop MP, who will share insights into her own extraordinary career journey, the challenges faced by women holding positions of leadership in male-dominated environments, and some of the valuable lessons she has learned […]
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The sixth annual Cisco Empowered Women’s Network Event
The sixth annual Cisco Empowered Women’s Network Event will take place at Cisco Live Melbourne Thursday 7 March 2019. The theme for the Empowered Women’s Network event is “IMAGINE YOUR POSSIBLE”. In the words of William Arthur Ward- “If you can IMAGINE it, you can achieve it”! There will be a focus on how the […]
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Women Chiefs of Enterprises International presents ‘Step into Your Power’
Women Chiefs of Enterprises International presents “Step into Your Power” – an informative and interactive event providing attendees with insight about how to empower themselves to be the best version of themselves, in every aspect of their lives – professional, social and family. The event will feature leading women from industry, politics and the media, […]
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Meet the makers: Women in Beer, Wine and Spirits IWD
Friday 8th March, and Saturday 9th March 2019 Where: Australian Technology Park, Locomotive St Eveleigh NSW Join Cellarmasters and BWS in celebrating incredible women in the beer, wine and spirits industry this International Women’s Day! It’s Australia’s first drinks festival with an all-female line-up. Your experience includes access to the VIP area, where you can […]
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International Women’s Day Great Debate 2019!
March 8, 2019 | Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane The Institute of Managers and Leaders is proud to present The Great Debate, International Women’s Day’s Official Flagship Event. Since 1998, every year on International Women’s Day, The Great Debate ignites passion, thought and laughter around topics of gender equality around Australia. This lively luncheon brings together six […]
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Girl Ready: Create resilience and cultivate a growth mindset
An event for teen girls and their parents. Building resilience and fostering a Growth Mindset is KEY to raising well rounded, happy and fulfilled girls. We want everything for our daughters. To teach them to be strong, to defeat all challenges, to take on every opportunity with gusto and determination, and to be – above […]
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IWD 2019: Meet the world’s first professional model with down syndrome
International Women’s Day (IWD) marks the celebration of the economic, political and social progress of women around the world. Join us to play your part in championing #BalanceforBetter at our IWD breakfast events this March. The Australian HR Institute (AHRI) is proud to present global changemaker, Madeline Stuart, who is transforming thousands of lives one […]
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