Ed's Blog What if we valued women working in childcare like men working in construction An LNP MP has warned against “comparing women working in childcare” with “men working in construction”. But what if we did?
Appointments Cathryn Greville appointed as CEO of Women in Construction organisation NAWIC Cathryn Greville has been appointed as the new CEO of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC).
News & Views Historic all-women team set to work on Victoria’s Suburban Rail Loop A Victorian government tunnel project will make history by recruiting the first ever all-women tunnel boring machine (TBM) team during the construction of the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL).
News & Views The picture book challenging stereotypes and insiring girls to pursue a construction career This Girl Built That by Emma Wallace portrays women working in construction in a fun and engaging way.
News & Views CEO Adam Copp on taking parental leave and encouraging more men to do so We speak to Infrastructure Australia about their new family-friendly accreditation and CEO Adam Copp on how parental leave is transformative.
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.
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 Construction’s male-dominated problem is hurting women and the industry According to the latest report card by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, less than 10% of women are head of business in construction.
News & Views That 2020 cash splash on construction? It hasn’t seen change for women in the sector Construction received a huge boost during 2020 funding decisions. But for women in the sector, nothing’s changed.
News & Views Kristine Scheul and Alison Price appointed Chair and Vice Chair at NAWIC The National Association of Women in Construction, NAWIC, has appointed two women as Chair and Vice Chair as part of a mission to achieve gender equity.
News & Views Sharon Warburton appointed an Adjunct Professor at Curtin University Warburton is a Curtin alum and has been a leading Western Australian business executive for many years.
