News & Views How engineering and construction employers are becoming more family-friendly Family-friendly policies in engineering and construction boost inclusion, wellbeing, productivity—and finally support women’s careers.
News & Views Want to see more women in construction? Improving toilet access would be a start Most of us don’t worry about whether we will have access to a toilet at work, but in 2024 this remains the reality for women in construction.
News & Views Women in construction industry deliver safe home for young women escaping early or forced marriage A safe home in Melbourne has opened for young women escaping early or forced marriage following a large effort from women in construction.
Partner Content Building like a girl: Joanne Farrell receives ACT Women and Leadership Australia award When Joanne Farrell was in Year 10, she told her careers advisor she wanted to look for a trade apprenticeship. It was the start of a challenging career in a male-dominated industry.
Sport AFLW and John Holland partner to place women in flexible construction jobs AFLW and John Holland reach a major milestone with the recruitment of an entire squad of players working in diverse and flexible roles.
Appointments Christina Yiakkoupis appointed Chair of The National Association of Women in Construction The National Association of Women in Construction has appointed Christina Yiakkoupis as its new National Chair of its Board.
News & Views ‘I would not be respected’: The male-dominated construction sector must engage with young women Construction is one of Australia’s fastest growing industries and offers higher than average wages. It is also Australia’s most male dominated industry.
Business Women in construction hold the tools to build back better Next month, the Victorian State Government will introduce quotas for women in the construction industry, writes Corinne Proske.
News & Views Violent Melbourne protests are a brutal reminder of how bad toxic masculinity in this country really is The violence, brutality and pack mentality witnessed in Melbourne protests yesterday was reminiscent of the Cronulla Riots.