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“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 [...]

It is vital to maintain as many apprenticeships as possible to retain the skill levels to rebuild the national social and economic foundations of Australia. 

Completely eradicating bias and prejudice is impossible, but you can change certain behaviours to be more open and empathetic. If you are interested in being less biased–there is good news and bad news.

We reflect back on this week’s World Youth Skills Day, in recognition of the importance in equipping young females with employability skills, as well as the crucial role of skilled [...]

MacKenzie Gulland, a lone boilermaker tradeswoman in WA’s Kimberley region

Join us for our automotive industry round table session as we work through the challenges facing the automotive trade to help increase diversity, positive mental health and workplace culture.