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August 9, 2023

Networking event brings women in rail together

The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) is urging anyone who supports diversity to get on board and support women in rail – who are critical to the sustainability of the industry – by coming along to an upcoming event in Sydney.  The Women in Rail Networking Lunch will be held in Sydney on August 10 and [...]
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August 9, 2023

TAFE NSW heavy vehicle courses meet high female enrolment demand

Paris Knight is just one of many rising heavy vehicle women enrolling in TAFE NSW’s Coffs Harbour courses TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour says it is seeing strong female enrolments in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics courses, helping to meet the high demand for quality workers in this industry. Diesel Motor Mechanics are listed on the Skills Priority [...]
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August 9, 2023

A day in the life of a tanker driver

Jess Ludorf has always loved trucks, so when the opportunity came to work for McColl’s Transport, she jumped at the chance. She does milk pick-ups for McColl’s, from farms located right across Gippsland, a rural region that stretches from outer Melbourne to the eastern-most point of Victoria. Typically she’ll do multiple pick-ups in a day, [...]
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August 9, 2023

Why optometrist Bianca Romeo started her career in Alice Springs

After graduating from the Master of Optometry program at QUT in 2022, Bianca Romeo started her career in Alice Springs. It’s a unique challenge already providing a host of rich experiences, just months into the role. Moving to one of the most isolated parts of Australia where health resources are scarce and one’s clinical skills [...]
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August 9, 2023

Fred Hollows: More women in eye health leadership would reduce inequities

The global health sector will continue to lose out unless measures are taken to accelerate towards equal representation of women in senior leadership positions, new research from The Fred Hollows Foundation reveals. The Australian-registered charity released the ‘Women deliver eye health: Let’s reframe who leads it’ report – at the Women Deliver 2023 conference in [...]
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August 9, 2023

Specsavers announces judges for 2023 Dame Mary Perkins Award

Specsavers has unveiled its panel of judges who will recognise an optometrist who has delivered an exceptional act of patient care in the Dame Mary Perkins Award 2023. The distinguished judges – Ms Skye Cappuccio, CEO of Optometry Australia, Ms Carly Iles, CEO of Vision 2020 Australia, and Mr John Mulka, chair of Eye Health [...]
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August 9, 2023

Meet Victorian Bioenergy Network’s new president

Victorian Bioenergy Network (VBN) has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Lewis-Gray as president. She brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to environmental sustainability, circular economy, and the advancement of biogas and bioenergy technologies. “Australia and Victoria are well behind many other OECD countries in establishing infrastructure and producing bioenergy as a dispatchable renewable energy [...]
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August 9, 2023

Golden fields for women like Sammy

Samantha “Sammy” Jung was one of three speakers at the OzWater’23 Women in Water Panel. As the Engineering Manager of Goldenfields Water, working in a regional environment, she presents unique insights into the industry. “I was fortunate to experience different cultures and their relationship with water. Nepal was an important eye-opener for me. People were swimming in [...]
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August 9, 2023

Celebrating the women of SECA

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the achievements of women across various industries deserve recognition and admiration. Within Sewer Equipment Company Australia (SECA), a dynamic and innovative organisation, a group of exceptional women are making their mark. With their unique skills, dedication, and passion, these women are playing pivotal roles in driving the company’s success. Trenchless Australasia [...]
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