We want to be innovators when it comes to creating a diverse, tolerant and inclusive workplace. Companies that don’t embrace this will be left behind and struggle to attract and keep staff, particularly Gen Z to whom culture fit is … Continue reading
“I knew I was breaking the boundaries but I knew I wasn’t alone.” Dr Elizabeth Cameron Dalman OAM. From where I sit, the woman you’re about to meet should be one of our more well-known artistic icons. One day … Continue reading
Nicolette Fraillon was just 12 when she set her sights on becoming a conductor. The only problem was all of her role models in the world’s orchestra pits were men. Fraillon’s dream profession was steeped in tradition and females were persona … Continue reading
Changing the attitudes and behaviours that drive family violence is a challenge of a lifetime. Tracey Gaudry, CEO Respect Victoria. Tracey Gaudry, CEO of the state’s first organisation focused on primary prevention of family violence, has impressive runs on … Continue reading
We broke into houses, smashed the windows, changed the locks and occupied them. Dr Anne Summers AO. Dr Anne Summers was at the helm of the movement which changed Australia for women. As the above quote illustrates; she threw … Continue reading
Marina Go is one of Australian publishing’s success stories. From Editor of Dolly Magazine to GM at Bauer Media, the current Chair of the Wests Tigers NRL Club is a nimble, creative thinker. She now joins Managing Director of Twitter … Continue reading
Be articulate, compassionate and resolve to make a difference. Andrea Mason. Andrea Mason leads an organisation giving a powerful voice to 3000 women in a remote part of the Northern Territory. She owned the stage after winning the … Continue reading
It was such a pleasure to witness Lesley Falloon OAM receive a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at our first Bayside Women’s Soirèe. The Federal Member for Goldstein Tim Wilson MP handed the award (generously sponsored by Firbank Grammar) to the vivacious … Continue reading
Be resilient. I’m yet to meet a writer that hasn’t been rejected at some point. It’s like a dirty secret bottom drawer that we keep. Kirsty Manning Australian Author The Jade Lily. Kirsty Manning’s popularity on the Australian literary scene … Continue reading
A key learning was that my voice is valuable. That was a bit of a lightbulb moment for me. Carolyn McMahon, Company Director. Carolyn McMahon’s first job at Honda Australia was as personal assistant to the Managing Director. Ambitious and sharp, … Continue reading