Tradeswomen Australia Group strives for gender equality and empowerment for all girls and women to access, participate and succeed in trades.

Tradeswomen Australia Group draws on a decade of experience and expertise in creating safe workplaces and supporting women to succeed in trade careers.

We are a nationally recognised voice centring the lived experience of women and partnering with Government, Industry, Employers, Education, Philanthropic and Community organisations for system wide change.

What we do

Leading for Systemic Change: Embedding retention and equity in national policies, systems, education and industry standards through advocacy and evidence.

Building Supportive Workplaces: Equipping employers to create safe, respectful, and inclusive workplaces that retain diverse talent.

Enabling Tradeswomen: Opening pathways and support systems so women enter, stay, and thrive in skilled trades careers.

Collaborating for Impact: Partnering across sectors to amplify influence, share resources, and accelerate collective change for women in trades.

Growing a Sustainable Organisation: Building a values-driven, resilient organisation equipped to deliver long-term impact for women and industry.

What we achieve

  • More women are supported through scholarships, mentoring, and programs that help them stay, and thrive in trades.
  • More employers and allies gain the tools, training, and confidence to build safe, respectful, and inclusive workplaces.
  • More research, data and insights generate evidence that shapes policy, funding, and systemic reform.
  • More partnerships and alliances accelerate collective action, amplify impact, and connect tradeswomen across industries.
  • More practical tools and resources enable workplaces and communities to take real steps toward. gender equity in trades.