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Tuning into the Nine Dials: Gaining Individual and Team Buy-In
07.05.26 Articles Event Nine Dials for Gender Balance Resources Webinar
Gender balance doesn't happen through strategy documents alone. It happens when people at every level of an organisation understand why it matters, believe it's their responsibility, and have the tools…
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Perimenopause in the workplace: what every leader needs to know
05.05.26 Announcement Articles Event Nine Dials for Gender Balance Professional Development Program Resources Webinar
Perimenopause and menopause affect every woman in the workforce at some point, yet they remain among the most under-supported transitions in operational workplaces. In this session, NAWO CEO Louise Weine…
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From trades to leadership – building gender-balanced talent pipelines every day
24.04.26 Articles Event Nine Dials for Gender Balance Resources Webinar
Creating gender-balanced leadership doesn't start at the top. It starts much earlier: with who enters operational roles, who is developed, and who is actively sponsored as a future leader. In…
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Career Club with Louise Weine: Establishing your personal board of advisors
16.04.26 Articles Career Club Event Webinar
Step back from the day‑to‑day and invest half an hour in your future. In this Career Club session, Louise Weine introduces the concept of a personal board of advisors and…
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Tuning into the Nine Dials: Sponsorship & Succession
09.04.26 Articles Event Nine Dials for Gender Balance Resources Webinar
In this instalment of NAWO’s Tuning into the Nine Dials series, members explored Dial 6: Sponsorship and Succession, a powerful lever for addressing where and why gender balance breaks down…
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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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100 Women in Operations: Hannah Lockie, Project Engineering Director – Sydney Water
28.11.25 100 Women in Operations
Hannah has built a global career spanning wastewater, chemical processing, and major infrastructure delivery. With 20 years in process and general engineering, and experience across Australia, Europe, the Middle East…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Sally Rewell, Water Resource Recovery Lead – Sydney Water
21.11.25 100 Women in Operations
Sally is a Water Resource Recovery Lead at Sydney Water, with over 15 years’ experience in the water industry. She leads multiple teams across eight facilities, driving cultural and safety…Read more -
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Career Club with Saad Irfani: Leading with impact – turning operational challenges into career opportunities
20.11.25 Articles Career Club Event Webinar
Curious about how to stand out in a fast-paced operational environment? Whether you’re aiming for your next promotion or simply want to lead with greater impact, this session is for…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Laheeb Al Turk, Operations Manager – Orontide
19.11.25 100 Women in Operations
Laheeb is an Operations Manager with experience across Defence, commercial marine, and industrial services. She leads operations at Orontide, managing a team of more than 50 people and ensuring every…Read more -
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What a Job! with Deborah Caudle from BlueScope: Creating Your Own Luck and Leading the Charge on Sustainability
07.11.25 Articles Event Profile Webinar What a Job!
In our latest What a Job! session, Deborah Caudle, Chief Executive Climate Change and Sustainability at BlueScope, joined us for a wide-ranging and energising conversation. From her early days as…Read more -
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Launched in 2024, Operation Respect is NAWO's series of webinars dedicated to helping workplace leaders and their organisations build stronger, safer and more respectful workplaces for all employees. Designed by…Read more -
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Your Voice Matters: The 2025 NAWO Member Survey Is Now Open
28.10.25 Announcement Articles Member Updates
The 2025 NAWO Member Survey is now open. It’s quick, anonymous, and helps shape what we do next. Complete it by 30 November and go into the draw to win…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Michelle Howard, Delivery Leader, Operational Contracts – Sydney Water
27.10.25 100 Women in Operations
Michelle began her career as a trainee surveyor, working on sewer and stormwater adjustment surveys before moving into stormwater and sewer operations - experience that laid the foundation for her…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Alison McGregor, Refinery Asset Manager, Viva Energy Australia
22.10.25 100 Women in Operations
With two decades of energy industry experience in Australia and abroad, she values the people side of operations - coaching, collaborating and creating space for diverse voices - while helping…Read more
