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. 

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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

Mentoring

Our transformative, digital mentoring program offers both 1:1 Mentoring and Mentoring Circles facilitated by highly regarded industry professionals from the NAWO community. A game-changer!

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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

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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28.02.23

Why we’ve chosen to host an all male panel this International Women’s Day

We’re bringing a different perspective to IWD. We will be hosting an all-male panel and there are a few reasons behind this decision that we’d like to share with our…
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24.02.23

Unleashing the power of invisible diversity

If you're a member and missed it, you can watch the recording here.
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20.02.23

Women in operations and the power of NOW

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

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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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    Inclusive habits – making them part of your everyday

    22.03.23 Digital Event National Webinar

    When we tell leaders that they should be inclusive, they don't always know how to go about that. There is no definitive blueprint for being an inclusive leader. That's why…
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  • Headshots and hot coffees with the NSW Committee

    29.03.23 In person Networking New South Wales

    Join the NAWO NSW Committee for an in-person members only coffee connection event. You'll get an opportunity to get your professional headshot taken - so don't forget your business attire!
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  • Coffee Catch up with the NAWO VIC Committee

    30.03.23 In person Networking Victoria

    Calling all our Victorian friends - let's get together for a coffee connection - meet us at one of our two locations! On Thursday 30 March, we’re getting out and…
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  • Leveraging your strengths to take action and advance your career

    18.04.23 Event In person New South Wales Professional Development Program

    Join us for this in person event to explore how you can leverage your strengths and strategically take your career to the next level. Please save the date - more…
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  • Aligning sexual harassment prevention to safety

    27.04.23 Digital Event Knowledge Share Forums National Webinar

    Join us for a discussion about how we can align sexual harassment prevention with existing safety systems. Please save the date - more information coming soon.
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  • Dare To Lead™

    03.05.23 Dare to Lead™ In person Professional Development Program Victoria

    Be immersed in our three day program hosted in Melbourne! Facilitated by Rebecca Hopkins, you will go on a personal leadership journey where you get the opportunity, in a safe…
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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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