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Pioneer Susan Alberti AC, one of Australia’s pre-eminent philanthropists, businesswoman, role model and mentor to young women, has become the Patron of Tradeswomen Australia.

Managing Director of Tradeswomen Australia, Fiona McDonald today called for an end to the discrimination against women in the trades area, saying it was a major threat to the economy.

Discrimination Against Women in Trades Area A Major Issue for Australia’s Recovery

At our next online event we talk.. How to lead a team through crisis Leadership for gender equality The impact of COVID-19 on Leadership and Leaders Strategies to lead and [...]

Apprentices and Training during COVID-19 What the future of training looks like post-pandemic? How has COVID-19 impacted the training industry? Opportunities to upskill , Support and Advice to help you continue your studies

Tradeswomen Australia said the introduction of the COVID-19 virus prevention programs into the building industry has lifted the focus on mental health issues in the workplace. This issue will be discussed in an online forum by Tradeswomen Australia on 15 April 2020. 

Skilled apprentices the foundation of economic recovery At March 2019 there were 276,250 apprentices and trainees in training according to National Centre for Vocational Training research. Tradeswomen Australia, established to [...]

Skilled apprentices the foundation of economic recovery Tradeswomen Australia, established to encourage, recruit and retain women in skilled trade roles, today announced the development of an interactive online summit to [...]

It doesn’t matter if you’re a tradesperson or someone who is responsible for tradespeople, you must identify and manage work health and safety risks including the exposure to COVID-19. Simple hygiene [...]

……if there was an extra 6% of women in the workforce, we could add up to $25 billion, or approximately 1%, to Australia’s Gross Domestic Product.²  Lack of representation of [...]