Welcome to NAWO

National Association of Women in Operations

At NAWO, our vision is to see gender diversity valued and balanced at every level in operations. 

About

NAWO is the leading national network for women in operations, actively led and resourced by an inclusive multi-industry community of industry professionals and an experienced executive team.

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What's On

NAWO hosts events and activities to move from conversation to action. Through our digital programming and in person forums we provide meaningful opportunities to connect, learn and share.

What we do

Inclusion Habits for Operations Leaders

Transform your leadership style and set yourself apart from other leaders with this first-of-its-kind operations based professional development program. Our newest offering to support inclusive leadership capability within our membership.

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Become a Member

Connect with inspiring role models and gain the support you need to thrive in your operations career. Be part of the solution and identify how your organisation can adapt, and take action to achieve greater gender balance.

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Latest

29.05.23

The story of ‘Kiiraka’, our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan artwork

In this blog, we share a little more about the painting on the cover page of our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan, created by artist and RAP Working Group member Narelle…
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05.04.23

Three habits to cultivate if you want to become a more inclusive leader

Diverse organisations perform better – in almost every metric. We’ve all heard it many times – that diversity is the next frontier in modern workplaces. But is it really that…
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24.03.23

Inclusive habits – making them part of your everyday

If you're a member and missed it, you can watch the recording here.
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09.03.23

Introducing the NAWO Mentoring Alumni Network

We're taking our signature mentoring program to a whole new level with the launch of our Mentoring Alumni Network. Sponsored by Amazon Australia, this unique initiative ensures that our mentoring…
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09.03.23

NAWO’s Mentoring Alumni Network

This page provides an overview of our new Mentoring Alumni Network, sponsored by Amazon Australia. We invite you to keep reading and get involved!
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08.03.23

#EmbraceEquity through courageous allyship

If you're a member and missed it, you can watch the recording here.
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What's On

Get Involved

Discover an inspiring range of events and programs, where you can connect with, support and learn alongside like-minded professionals in operations.

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Upcoming Events & Programs

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    Empathy and inclusive leadership

    13.06.23 Digital Event National Webinar

    We're hosting a webinar on Empathy and inclusive leadership, and we look forward to seeing you there.
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  • Knowledge Share Forum: Applying a gender lens to operations facilities and amenities

    14.06.23 Digital Knowledge Share Forums National

    Join us for a discussion about how we can ensure our facilities are inclusive of gender diverse and intersectional teams. Please save the date. More info coming soon.
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  • When I Grow Up 2023

    23.06.23 Event In person Networking Western Australia

    We're hosting a second 'When I Grow Up' event after its great popularity this year and we look forward to seeing you there.
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  • Headshots and hot coffees

    27.06.23 Event In person Networking Queensland

    We're hosting a networking event 'Headshots and hot coffees' with NAWO QLD committee, and we look forward to seeing you there.
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  • Dare To Lead™

    25.07.23 Dare to Lead™ Digital National Professional Development Program

    This event is now sold out. We need now more than ever to expand our skills of emotional intelligence, resilience, self awareness and courage. We need leaders who are skilled…
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  • The Art of Negotiating and Influencing – Reclaim Your Power

    03.08.23 Digital National Professional Development Program

    The art of negotiating and influencing is often referred to as “life skills”. Negotiation is more than price and timing, it can also be used to position or add value,…
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    Corporate Membership

    By actively engaging with NAWO as a corporate member, your organisation stakes its claim as an industry leader committed to action and progress toward gender balance. NAWO membership demonstrates to your employees, and top talent in the market, that you value gender diversity, and that you are committed to removing real and perceived barriers to female career progression. More broadly, you join a multi-industry community of organisations leading change with respect to the gender profile of the workplace in Australia.

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    Individual Membership

    Whether you aspire to ‘step up’ to the next level of leadership, take a lateral move onto a new path, strengthen your capability in your current role, or leverage your strengths to move to a new organisation or industry, we champion you as a woman in operations. Through our specialised member offering, you can build yourself a genuine network to keep you inspired – even when the going gets tough, encouraging you to amplify opportunities for operational career success. We also warmly welcome students, current jobseekers and male allies.

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