AWRA
@austwra
The Australian Women in Resources Alliance (AWRA) is a national workforce diversity initiative, delivered by Australian Resources & Energy Group @AMMANewsroom
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http://amma.org.au/awra 09-01-2013 23:39:44
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"Just 30-odd years ago women in Australia weren’t even allowed to work in underground mines. Yet today on mining sites across the country, women are diesel fitters & mechanics; engineers, electricians & executives." Kelly O'Dwyer at Women in Resources Awards #WIRNA2018 #WIRA2018
As we continue supporting employers on their gender diversity journey to increase women’s participation in the resources, allied and related construction sectors to 25% by 2020, AWRA is excited to be a member of the soon-to-be officially launched Australian Gender Equality Council.
AWRA are proud to be a founding member of Australian Gender Equality Council. Australia's first independent, national body dedicated to driving gender equality.
A great article highlighting there is still plenty of work to be done in achieving gender equality. AWRA is proud to be one of 17 industry groups as a founding member of Australian Gender Equality Council and looks forward to increasing women's participation in the resources and energy industry.
"It is important to continue to improve the data available so we can identify & address sources of gender inequality in the workplace." Kelly O'Dwyer on Australian Government funding for @WGEAgency to upgrade its system to improve reporting on Australia’s workplace #GenderEquality
As Women in Science Day is celebrated around the world, AMMA has announced its Bright Future STEM program. One of the focuses will be increasing female participation in the resources & energy industry, ensuring school-aged girls understand the broad range of exciting opportunities.
Congratulations Diane Smith-Gander - an inspiration for women and girls aspiring to make a difference as a leader in corporate Australia. Very well deserved!
AMMA (no longer active) ChiefExecutiveWomen AWRA @AMMAnewsroom Thanks AMMA (no longer active) I really appreciate your good wishes and support of both me and my advocacy on gender equity
Financial journalist Alan Kohler has highlighted a global survey which shows the benefits of women on boards and in management 👍 Companies with women on their boards performed better 💸
Funding is available through Women & Leadership Aust Women & Leadership Australia to support the development of female leaders across Australia’s mining & resources sector. Grants ($1k - $5k) on offer for courses designed for emerging through to senior leaders. ®️ + ℹ️ lnkd.in/fW4r6CQ
"Celebrating women in 🇦🇺 resources & energy sector is so important. We need to promote the broad career opportunities in high-skilled, highly paid roles, to attract & retain best female talent." - AMMA's Tara Jane Diamond #IWD2021 #InternationalWomensDay #ChooseToChallenge