YOUR INVITE TO NETWORK

City of Melbourne Women in Business lunch 2017   Engaging Women is thrilled to be involved in this year’s City of Melbourne ‘Women in Business’ networking event. Melbourne’s magnificent Town Hall will host hundreds of guests who will receive insights … Continue reading

The University of Melbourne scientist

Interview with Professor Julie Bines — University of Melbourne, Murdoch Children's Research Institute.

“Think broadly, don’t be siloed within your own discipline; listen to what’s happening in the community.” Professor Julie Bines.   Australia’s brightest scientists have always smashed it out of the park in the fight against the deadly Rotavirus. Science icon Dr Ruth Bishop and her team … Continue reading

The Luke Batty Foundation CEO

Interview with Rosie Batty

If Luke hadn’t died in such an extreme way, I’d just be one of those ‘family violence’ people no one listens to. Rosie Batty, CEO Luke Batty Foundation, Australian of the Year 2015.   Rosie Batty has continued to work tirelessly … Continue reading

The Melbourne Comedy Festival Director

Interview with Susan Provan — Melbourne International Comedy Festival Director .

I’ve been lucky to have some great mentors who I can chew that fat with and a great network of friends, it’s amazing to sit and have a cup of tea with friends to help you figure things out. Susan Provan.   … Continue reading

The Foundation for Young Australians CEO

Interview with Jan Owen — CEO Foundation for Young Australians.

We think about jobs as a kind of jungle gym now, not a ladder. You need very different skills and capabilities to cope. Jan Owen, AM.   Jan Owen knows a thing or two about preparing our young people to thrive in the new … Continue reading

The Squarewave CEO

Interview with Jacinta Carboon

Society is missing out on the brain power and contribution of women. Everyone is too scared to really be disruptive. I think we need to be disruptive. Jacinta Carboon Squareweave CEO   Jacinta Carboon has been pushing gender equality for … Continue reading

YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM - HOW TO APPLY

Joan Kirner Young Emerging Leaders Program how to apply   I had the opportunity to meet the late Joan Kirner and was the recipient of her words of wisdom on several occasions. I’m not at all surprised a Young and Emerging Leaders Program … Continue reading

The art of speaking out

Interview with Sara James

A global survey on the status of women in the news media shows our position in the workforce has changed little in fifteen years. We have made small progress into some key editorial positions yet it’s still rare to find women … 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

RAISING MONEY FOR OUR WATCH

Fundraiser for Our Watch.

Thank you to nearly 160 awesome humans who turned out for last night’s fundraiser for Our Watch. True to form, Nat Bell got the fundraising off to a flying start, recruiting some impressive worker bees. And the art raffles were a major hit thanks to … Continue reading