In September, the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Act 2021 (Cth) received assent. Described by some as a “missed opportunity”, it remains to be seen whether the Act will have any real impact on tackling the enduring high incidence of sexual harassment. Ultimately, it is becoming increasingly clear that irrespective of […]

How we define success in leadership is changing. To deliver innovation, performance and productivity in an era of rapid change and complexity, leaders must leverage diversity. However, without inclusion, the key benefits of diversity are lost. Rather than delivering isolated initiatives that focus solely on enhancing demographic diversity, there is powerful evidence for expanding our […]

In 2022, UN Women Australia will be holding our IWD events in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and online on Friday 4 March 2022. International Women’s Day (IWD) – 8 March – is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women, […]

8th March each year is the official date on which we celebrate International Women's Day to reflect on the rights of women and celebrate their successes. Many organisations host events over the week, including UN Women. Take the time to see how you can participate in International Women's Day in 2022.

Against the backdrop of COVID-19, and changes in Australia’s business, retirement and health systems, achieving financial autonomy has never been more complex. Even before COVID-19, gender equality and the empowerment of women were topics of real discussion, change and progression. As the pandemic continues to affect lives globally, we are beginning to see how women […]

WiBF is delighted to welcome back Dr Stephanie Burns with a new interactive, virtual program: Voice of Leadership. This series of 5 zoom presentations will address the underlying theories, ideas and strategies for navigating a long and ever-evolving career. 4 May: Becoming a life-long learner 11 May: Overriding the habit of procrastination 18 May: Managing […]

The aim of this development program is to empower participants, and further develop their management and leadership skills in preparation for more senior roles in their workplace. Content and delivery is firmly focused on supporting women to step into their leadership potential. $3,500+gst per participant. Each session will run from 11:00am-3:00pm AEST on the following […]

WiBF is delighted to welcome back Dr Stephanie Burns with a new interactive, virtual program: Voice of Leadership. This series of 5 zoom presentations will address the underlying theories, ideas and strategies for navigating a long and ever-evolving career. $900+gst per participant. 3 August: Becoming a life-long learner 10 August: Overriding the habit of procrastination […]