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The Allyship Advantage: Turning intent into action every day
30.03.26 Articles Event Nine Dials for Gender Balance Resources Webinar
Allyship is often spoken about as a value, an intention, or a personal stance. At NAWO’s recent national webinar, The Allyship Advantage, the conversation shifted decisively from intention to action.…
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NAWO x Case Studies ‘Dial Four: Inclusive Leadership & Allyship’
26.03.26 Allyship Articles Case Study Nine Dials for Gender Balance
Welcome to our Nine Dials for Gender Balance case study series. Across ten articles we will spotlight each Dial individually (plus the foundational elements) to give a comprehensive overview of…
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Inclusive Language Guide
26.03.26 Resources
Inclusive language is essential. Alignment between words and actions is essential across all NAWO Nine Dials for Gender Balance, built on the foundations of Safety and Respect, Executive Leadership Commitment,…
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Career Club with Rebecca Hopkins: Clear is kind – holding yourself and others to account with kindness, with Rebecca Hopkins
19.03.26 Articles Career Club Event Webinar
Do you find giving and receiving feedback difficult? Facilitated by NAWO CEO Louise Weine in conversation with leadership coach and Dare to Lead facilitator Rebecca Hopkins, March's Career Club session…
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100 Women in Operations: Kamini Wijekulasuriya, Operations Manager, BlueScope
10.03.26 100 Women in Operations
Kamini is Operations Manager, Metal Coating Lines at BlueScope’s Port Kembla Steelworks, leading a 24/7 team of 130 people. A Women in Industry Awards finalist and NAWO NSW Committee member,…
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Lisa is Head of Operations at Cm3, part of the Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety group. She focuses on building strong teams, simplifying ways of working, and improving the end-to-end customer…
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Operation Respect Case Study: BlueScope’s ‘Respect is How We Work’ program, making prevention far better than the cure
18.10.24 Articles Case Study Resources
Behaviour change is hard, especially when it relates to uncomfortable conversations on topics people would rather not have. One company that has made huge strides on inclusivity is NAWO member,…Read more -
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A Whole-Of-Organisation Approach to Respect at Work – webinar with BlueScope and Our Watch
18.10.24 Case Study Event Webinar
In this Operation Respect webinar, NAWO CEO Louise Weine was joined by Laura Towey, National Employee Relations & Employee Experience Manager for BlueScope, and Alisha Taylor-Jones, Acting Manager - Prevention…Read more -
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The Landscape of Parental Leave in Australia: Spotlight on Operational Industries
17.10.24 Articles Opinions Resources
In this article we explore the challenges operational businesses face and highlight leading practice in progressive parental leave policy - encouraging shared parental care (where this is an option), offering…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Sandra Taylor, State Manager Equipment & Services – Vic/Tas, Coca Cola Europacific Partners
16.10.24 100 Women in Operations
Since joining the mining industry in 2015 as a metallurgical technician, Farzana Adina-Zada has advanced through roles fueled by her passion for learning and leadership. Her curiosity about process plants…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Farzana Adina-Zada, OPF Operations Superintendent, Fortescue
01.10.24 100 Women in Operations
Since joining the mining industry in 2015 as a metallurgical technician, Farzana Adina-Zada has advanced through roles fueled by her passion for learning and leadership. Her curiosity about process plants…Read more -
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Unwavering leadership commitment – Making respect as important as safety
01.10.24 Articles Mentoring Program Resources
With more than 25 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, operations and procurement, and having overseen the merger between Armaguard and Prosegur’s Australian operations, Mick Cronin has made…Read more -
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Top tips for setting up a successful job share relationship – a guide for employers
01.10.24 Articles Mentoring Program Resources
Discover the essential steps to set up a successful job sharing relationship and create a win-win for your organisation! From finding the perfect match to securing leadership support, these tips…Read more -
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Job Sharing: A The Game-Changer for Achieving Gender Balance in the Workplace
01.10.24 Articles Mentoring Program Resources
NAWO’s WA Committee recently hosted an event on job sharing, discussing how this model can improve gender balance in workplaces, especially in senior roles. Discover how job sharing can be…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Lisa De Sousa, Business Services Supervisor, Lineage Logistics (Welshpool)
26.09.24 100 Women in Operations
As Business Services Supervisor at Lineage Logistics, Lisa plays a crucial role in bridging the office team and warehouse operations, ensuring seamless and efficient daily activities. Her manager, recognising her…Read more
