WOMEN'S AGENDA LEADERSHIP AWARDS

There’s undoubtedly a  wealth of talented women at the helm of some terrific websites, blogs, columns and/or podcasts here in Australia. We want to connect you with publishers who are consistently striving for a better world for women and girls. Writers and … Continue reading

A PLAN FOR GENDER EQUALITY IN AUSTRALIA

Engaging Women congratulates Australian author, journalist and feminist activist Dr Anne Summers AO who will receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Sydney  in recognition of decades of leadership in civic life. Her 1975 bestseller ‘Damned Whores and God’s Police’ was the … Continue reading

ARE WE THERE YET? ELIZABETH BRODERICK

Elizabeth Broderick famous speeches as Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission  Are we there yet? Why not? Elizabeth Broderick our former Sex Discrimination Commissioner explains her view in this speech to the CEDA as part of its leadership series … Continue reading

HOW TO CLOSE THE GENDER GAP, PENNY WONG

Senator for South Australia Penny Wong delivered this speech when she was Minister for Finance and Deregulation. Her view on closing the gender gap in Australia is that progress cannot happen automatically; it must be spurred on by individuals. Closing … Continue reading

HOW TO FIND YOURSELF AN 'OPEN NETWORK'

Question for you: what do you think is the biggest predictor of success? A quick poll of friends suggests: smarts, tenacity, luck, looks and who you know. However, a recent Medium post by author and entrepreneur Michael Simmons, shows science actually offers a … Continue reading