Archives: August 2020

Tradeswomen Australia today has released stage one of its PROTECT and PRESERVE campaign as the impact of COVID-19 shutdowns start to bite. Fiona McDonald, Managing Director of Tradeswomen Australia said [...]

“My dad is an electrician himself and has told me I would be happier with another career path, and my teachers all believe it’s not the path I should take, [...]

The development of Australia’s Green Energy Industry will provide a major opportunity to address the entrenched barriers against women entering traditional male dominated trades in Australia. Managing Director of Tradeswomen [...]

It’s about starting from a place of shared values, and understanding that bias is a human condition, rather than a character flaw. Confronting bias is a tricky thing, On the [...]

Studies show that well-managed diverse groups outperform homogeneous ones and are more committed, have higher collective intelligence, and are better at making decisions and solving problems. But research also shows that bias prevention programs rarely deliver unless the skills learned are practiced. So how can you, as an individual leader, make sure your team is including and making the most of diverse voices?

Media Release 5 August 2020   Tradeswomen Australia Backs Government’s COVID-19 Strategies ‘Operation Protect and Preserve’   Tradeswomen Australia today said it is vital to support the Federal and Victorian [...]