The guest feedback from the City of Melbourne Women in Business Lunch at the Town Hall has been overwhelmingly positive. As a community, we’re over the ‘talk’ and want practical strategies to help turn the dial towards diversity. The Champions … Continue reading
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MILESTONES FOR AUSTRALIAN WOMEN
Gender equality milestones for Australian women International Women’s Year 1975 PHOTO: Margaret Whitlam (centre) at a conference in Canberra for International Women’s Year in 1975. (Supplied: National Archives of Australia) The United Nations coins International Women’s Year, and announces the period from … Continue reading
OUR WATCH FUNDRAISING NIGHT
Our Watch fundraiser ambassador program Natalie Bell raises thousands for Our Watch through Engaging Women Ambassadors program. Congratulations to Natalie Bell, her friends, colleagues and friends of Engaging Women who raised a solid $3,366.09 for Our Watch. This fantastic result is the latest … 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
3 WAYS TO ELEVATE YOUR INFLUENCE
This site has become a recognised platform for women to elevate their voices and we take that influence very seriously. Despite years of good work, Australia is still lagging behind when it comes to gender equality. Latest estimates say it will take 117 … Continue reading
LESSON FROM THIS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
It was a brilliant start to International Women’s Day 2017, we joined 1,000+ guests to support UN Women’s work to empower women across the globe. The panel included: Muniba Mazara, Pakistan’s National UN Women Ambassador, Aleta Miller, UN Women Representative Fiji Multi-Country Office, … Continue reading
AMBASSADOR PROJECT MAKES A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE FOR FAMILIES
Australia’s former Prime Minister Paul Keating referred to them as the “golden threads” of our nation. The women, men and children who selflessly gave up time to lend a hand to others. The Engaging Women Ambassadors for Good project proves … Continue reading
ADVANCING WOMEN'S VOICES IN PUBLIC LIFE
One of the things I enjoy most about appearing on an all-female SKY news panel is I get to put other women forward for the role. The success rate has been pretty good and Derryn Hinch is certainly very open to suggestions for both … Continue reading
AMBASSADORS FOR GOOD RAISE THOUSANDS FOR STRENGTHENING FAMILY CONNECTIONS
WHO: Naomi Arnold Ambassador for Good CAUSE: Strengthening Family Connections EVENT: Screening of Dream, Girl Film at Rosslyn Bay Resort Yeppoon SPONSORS: Busi Women Inc Guests at Rosslyn Bay Resort attending Naomi Arnold’s Ambassador event. Photo – DMK Photographics. Naomi Arnold … Continue reading
ONE WAY TO LAND A PLATFORM
Do you want to make your mark on the world? To create a better place for future generations? Since founding Engaging Women I’ve fielded many questions on how you can find your own platform. This got me thinking. What if we gave you a … Continue reading