Australian Gender Equality Council

Preventing and Responding to Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: A New Approach?
2022-03-01 12:15 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online via Zoom
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 the recent legislative amendments, employers should adopt a work health and safety approach to tackling sexual harassment.
In this 45-minute session, hear from Amber Sharp, Partner, McCullough Robertson about the changes, and what your organisation needs to do in response.
In this session, Amber will cover:
– A recap on the Respect@Work report
– Legislative reform: Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Bill 2021 (Cth) and Fair Work Amendment (Respect at Work) Regulations 2021 (Cth)
– Sexual harassment as a work health and safety issue
– Responding to complaints and reports.

GLAM Leadership Development – 6 interactive, virtual sessions
2022-03-01 11:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online via Zoom
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 days:
BLOCK 1: INFLUENCING THROUGH COMMUNICATION AND LISTENING
PART 1: Tuesday 1st March | PART 2: Tuesday 15th March
BLOCK 2: RESOLVING CONFLICT CONSTRUCTIVELY, NETWORKING AND MANAGING YOUR CAREER
PART 1: Tuesday 29th March | PART 2: Tuesday 26th April
BLOCK 3: FINDING BALANCE AND LEADING THE FUTURE WORKFORCE
PART 1: Tuesday 10th May | PART 2: Tuesday 24th May

March4Justice 26-27 February 2022
2022-02-26 - 2022-02-27 | All Australian Capital Cities
Join AGEC in the 2022 March4Justice
26-27 February 2022
On 15 March, 2021 over 110,000 women and their allies marched in more than 200 cities and towns around Australia. Eight months on we continue to demand equality and justice in Australian society.
In 2022, March4Justice will march again on the weekend of 27 February. There will be Covid-safe events in every state and territory. Everyone is welcome including children, and M4J will strive to make every event as accessible as possible. If you can’t make it in person, rest assured there’ll be social media events for you to join in virtually throughout the weekend.
Want to Volunteer?
The March4Justice organisers are looking for help. If you would like to volunteer to help organising an event, if there is an existing team in your city or town M4J will put you in touch, or, if there is not and you are keen to lead one, then let M4J know. You might also be a speaker or performer who would like to be a part of one of the events.
You could also join the national team, working behind the scenes to support the events. If you would like to volunteer your skills in coordination, event safety, admin, accounts, design, content, media, or social media M4J would love to hear from you.
To join the M4J national team of volunteers – the heroes who make everything happen – email march@march4justice.com.au and they will be in touch.

WiBF Speed Networking – February
2022-02-23 17:30 - 18:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online via Zoom
Looking for a more effective way to network? With our 6 degrees of networking session, you’ll meet 6 new connections in 60 minutes, making it easy and fun to grow your network with other ambitious, like-minded members in banking and finance.
The concept is simple, bring your elevator pitch and what’s currently keeping you awake at night, and we’ll break out in pairs with fast, interactive rotations so you can meet a variety of new contacts while expanding your network.
Places are limited to 100 participants keep it interactive, so don’t miss out and book to secure your place for our speed networking session today.

Credit, Climate and Financial Crime: Learnings from the pandemic and emerging risk factors
2022-02-22 12:15 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online via Zoom
In this 45-minute session, hear from Dr. Jolene Morse, Director; Emma Herd, Partner; and Nick Davison, Partner from EY with an overview of the credit, climate and financial crime environment.
The year 2021 provided an environment like nothing we have ever seen before and 2022 will be a year of regulatory change and macroeconomic influences. This confluence of events will influence the way we do business, therefore this session will cover:
– The EY and IIF risk management survey and the key lessons for businesses across the banking and finance sector moving into 2022;
– The factors likely to play a role in the credit environment in 2022;
– How the climate conversation will impact credit risk including emerging trends and market insights; and
– How the financial crime landscape is changing given the rapid acceleration of technology and digital services.

Applied Confidence with Dr Louise Mahler
2022-02-11 11:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online via Zoom
This 4-week program challenges the habitual patterns of interpersonal leadership communication, with a focus on the virtual world. Delivered by Dr Louise Mahler, an expert in body language, voice and emotion, with a PhD in business, and degrees and masters in organisational psychology as well as music.
Over 4 sessions with structured focuses, you will gain:
– A fresh perspective on the issues of communication
– An understanding of each participants skills and patterns
– New skills and patterns
– A practical experience of change
The program will take place across the following dates:
– Friday February 11th
– Friday February 18th
– Friday February 25th
– Friday March 4th

WiBF Virtual Thrive Tribe – December
2021-12-15 12:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online via Zoom
WiBF’s brings together members from all over Australia for virtual Thrive Tribe where you can jump online to catch up and have the opportunity to introduce yourself plus meet other members on the line.
There will be break out rooms and table topics to keep things interesting, in a fun and friendly format so you can expand your network and grow your Tribe from the comfort of your desk, your car or – even better – in the great outdoors!
The aim of this online event is to bring together busy, social go-getters who understand the importance of networking and growing their connections. This is the perfect place to connect, generate ideas, get feedback and meet people with the same goals that you have.

Leveraging LinkedIn: how to amplify your brand via LinkedIn to boost your career
2021-12-14 12:15 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online via Zoom
From early-career professionals to mature executives, LinkedIn offers amazing opportunities to build and amplify your brand, but most of us are barely scraping the tip of the iceberg. In fact, if you’re not turning up on page 1 or 2 of the search results for the keywords of your choice, you may as well be in Outer Siberia! Leveraging LinkedIn is not a waste of time and it’s certainly not disloyal. In fact, it provides a great way to build, consolidate and amplify your brand to give your career and credibility a boost.
In this 45-minute session, speaker, mentor, trainer and thinker, Amanda Blesing will cover
– Common behaviour mistakes to avoid that almost everyone makes
– Easy posting and commenting tactics that deliver results without wasting hours on the platform
– Posting ideas to help you position yourself as an industry thought leader
Amanda will provide you with the strategic approach you need to stand out for all the right reasons, 24/7 while you sleep.

WiBF Leadership Series with Belinda Hogan, CFO of 86 400
2021-12-07 12:15 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online via Zoom
What makes a good leader in the current context of banking and finance? How do you deal with challenges and create pathways for success? What is it like to transition from a traditional field to one of innovation? And how do you make it to the top in your chosen field?
We invite you to join us in conversation with Belinda Hogan, CFO of 86 400, Australia’s first smartbank as part of the WiBF Leadership Series. Earlier this year, Belinda was named one of the AFR BOSS Young Executives for 2021.
Belinda is an accomplished finance leader and banking executive who has experience across multiple functions including management and financial accounting, treasury, credit and banking operations, taxation, governance and collections.
Belinda will share the key challenges she has faced and what she has learned along the way both personally and professionally in her career, having landed her first CFO role at the age of 28, transitioning from a ‘traditional’ to a ‘neo’ bank and being at the forefront of the evolution of smartbanks in Australia.
This session will cover: – How Belinda created opportunities at such a young age, to get to where she is now, including becoming CFO at the age of 28
– Her experiences at 86 400 and helping to build the bank from the ground up through to acquisition by NAB
– Her top 3 takeaways for up and coming entrants into the banking and finance industry on how to can carve their own paths and stay true to their values.

2021 WiBF Awards Program, presented by Commonwealth Bank
2021-12-02 12:15 - 13:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online via Zoom
Women in Banking and Finance is delighted to announce the recipients of our WiBF 2021 Awards Program, presented by Commonwealth Bank, celebrating the talented women leading by example across Australia’s banking and finance industry, as well as those men, women and organisations working to improve the gender diversity across the sector.
Please join us for a WiBF Awards watch-party, where we will hear from one of Australia’s most acclaimed business leaders Christine Holgate, in conversation with Catherine Fox, one of Australia’s foremost commentators on women in business, after which the 2021 WiBF Awards recipients will be announced.
We encourage you to register early to avoid disappointment and connect with colleagues, friends and peers to view this inspiring WiBF event together, wherever you may be. From hosting an in-office watch-party – in a COVID safe manner – if you are free to do so, to planning a group chat or group streaming session to exchange thoughts and ideas in real-time, there are plenty of opportunities to connect and interact.

Crunch time: How to make every decision count with Alena Bennett
2021-11-30 12:15 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online via Zoom
It’s simple – when it’s crunch time, every decision counts. But it’s hard. Have you ever tried running around a race track, then immediately come to complete standstill….on one foot? The concentration it takes to balance is hard when you’re exhausted: just like decision making during the pressure of crunch times. So much so, that sometimes leaders suffer ‘paralysis by analysis’ as they tie themselves up in knots trying to make the right decision.
In this 45-minute session, join Alena Bennett – speaker, author, mentor, trainer & facilitator and executive coach for this interactive session where she will:
– Provide you with the antidote for decision fatigue
– Share with you why you don’t always get the results you expect (and give you tools to fix it!)
– Tell you how to get people to listen when you talk, and take action when you lead

AGEC Annual General Meeting 2021 - Placeholder
2021-11-25 13:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
The Australian Gender Equality Council holds its Annual General Meeting in November each year. Our 2021 AGM is scheduled for 1pm – 3pm on Thursday 25th November. Representatives from all our Member Organisations are invited to attend along with key stakeholders and partner organisations. Details of the exact meeting start time and location will be sent out with the Notice of Meeting 21 days prior to the date of the AGM. Members and others can attend in person or via the Zoom link that we will provided to those that register to attend.
The Annual General Meeting includes the election of Directors to the AGEC Board, the presentation of the Chair and CEO Report and the Financial Report for the year ending 30 June 2021. Under AGEC’s Constitution only AGEC Member Organisations are entitled to vote on formal resolutions of the meeting include the election of Directors. The AGM Agenda, location and Zoom details will be sent to those who have registered to attend in the week prior to the meeting.
Any enquiries regarding the AGM should be sent to cosec@agec.org.au

NAWIC | Supporting your child's mental health
2021-11-24 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Sydney)
How a child views and interacts with their mental health is important to their growth and development. Their interactions with social media, watching their parents, and connections with other family, friends and students all shape their understanding of what mental health is, and how it affects them personally. This training explores how you can support your children’s mental health, and will cover topics such as stress and anxiety, helping children through change, COVID-19 in particular, and more. You will walk away armed with an understanding of effective ways you can assist your children, or others around you, and how to implement and focus on health behaviours.
NAWIC members exclusive webinar

WiBF Virtual Thrive Tribe – November
2021-11-24 12:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online via Zoom

Women For Election - EQUIP Women for Public Office
2021-11-23 18:00 - 20:30, 2021-11-16 18:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online via Zoom
Join this acclaimed online program to INSPIRE + EQUIP more women to run for public office in Australia.
Evenings: 6pm – 8.30pm 16 & 23 November 2021
Presenters: Licia Heath, WFEA CEO & Ruth McGowan, Author Trainer and Coach
Cost: $240
EQUIP is a highly practical non-partisan program that provides women with the key knowledge of how to campaign at all levels of government. You’ll learn about the tools and techniques to enable you to run for office, be the best candidate you can be or assist another woman with her political campaign. If you are a woman running for office, managing a campaign or wanting to understand more about this political process, then this program is for you!
This program consists of 2 intensive webinars, held over 2 weeks. Each session will be 2.5 hours in duration. You will need: a computer, access to reliable wifi and social media, a headset and a ‘get elected’ attitude

Cybersecurity Panel: Crucial Factors for Cyber Protection
2021-11-23 12:15 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online via Zoom
The pandemic has significantly increased Australian dependence on the internet, making it virtually essential to operating in a ‘new normal’ that’s been sustained for over a year now; but what use is exciting and agile new infrastructure if it isn’t properly protected?
The Australian Cyber Security Centre found that 90% of organisations (surveyed) experienced at least one form of attempted or successful cyber attack in the previous year.
Over the past financial year, a cyberattack was reported to the ACSC every 8 minutes. The cost of cybercrime on the Australian economy has been quantified a staggering $33 billion in self-reported losses over the past year.
The Australian government’s Stay Smart online research indicates it can take between 23 to 51 days to resolve and continue normal business operations post an attack.
In this roundtable with a panel of security, legal and financial services experts, we’ll discuss the current status, potential developments, and challenges of modern cybersecurity in banking and finance.
In this 45-minute session, hear from Caroline Pauley – Executive Director, Institutional Banking at ANZ, Will Ulyate – National Cyber Security, Critical Infrastructure Manager at RIoT Solutions and Matt McMillan – Partner at McCullough Robertson. We will cover:
– How the pace, scale and sophistication of cyber-attacks have reached new levels, making a holistic approach relevant to every level of the business.
– How boards need to govern and manage the risk, it’s also become a leadership skill for executives.
– How all staff in an organisation now play a role in cyber and how they can contribute to the overall cyber protection of their organisation.
– How to maintain relationships with customers, partners and vendors, which are incredibly important to protection of an organisation.
– The critical elements to consider in the first 24 hours when an incidence occurs.

WiBF Economics Panel 2021
2021-11-11 12:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online via Zoom
WiBF is delighted to present our coveted Economics Update featuring some of Australia’s most prominent economists who will discuss the global outlook and domestic economy. They will debate a raft of topical issues including politics with a Federal election likely in the first half of 2022, the new normal as we learn to live with COVID, and the never-ending productivity challenge.
Facilitated by Su-Lin Ong (RBC), the panel comprises Belinda Allen (Commonwealth Bank), Ivan Colhoun (National Australia Bank) and Catherine Birch (ANZ).

Internal Fraud: Important considerations in a Hybrid Workplace
2021-10-26 12:15 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online via Zoom
Since COVID we’ve seen a significant shift in the way organisations function with more and more people working from home.
Fraud occurs when the right opportunity, time and motivation occurs – the fraud Triangle – which has increased through this shift in location.
Without oversight employees may find that that they can get away with non-compliant activities like payroll fraud, ghost employees/vendors or shell companies.
Over the last twenty years, fraud has cost the Australian economy $60B in aggregate losses so understanding the risk factors and ways to prevent fraud from occurring is crucial to businesses bottom line.
In this 45-minute session, hear from Kathleen Clough, Senior Manager at ASIC. She will cover:
– What are the risk factors for employee fraud schemes
– What are the signs that employees are conducting a fraud scheme
– What to do if you suspect employee fraud – both for both leaders and everyday employees/team members
– What actions should be taken to mitigate the risk of fraud – e.g. chain of custody procedures, digital footprint monitoring of employee behaviour; actions from a leaders’ perspective and a team members’ perspective.

WiBF 13th Annual Forum hosted by Deutsche Bank
2021-10-19 16:45 - 18:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online via Zoom
Women in Banking & Finance invites you to our 13th Annual Forum hosted by Deutsche Bank.
As we meet the extraordinary environmental, social and political challenges of our times we ask how can we deal a better hand for our society?
During this virtual event our panel will share their insights on how social initiatives will help accelerate us to a sustainable future.
THIS EVENT IS FREE FOR WiBF MEMBERS – use code BRANDYOU at checkout to redeem your free registration.

WiBF Virtual Thrive Tribe – October
2021-10-13 12:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online via Zoom

What it means to become a dynamic leader with Shelley Flett
2021-10-12 12:15 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online via Zoom
What really creates dynamic leadership is believing that sometimes the best course of action is the one that feels least comfortable – the thing that is counterintuitive. For many leaders this is letting go of control and learning to influence.
In this 45-minute session, hear from Shelley Flett, business and leadership coach and trainer. She will cover:
– Investing in relationships – which encourages leaders to be their true, authentic selves and show genuine care and concern for their people. It highlights the importance of acting with integrity, doing what they say they’re going to do and doing what’s right, particularly when they think no one is watching…someone is always watching!
– Inspiring respect – challenges leaders to see other perspectives and acknowledge that there is no right or wrong way of doing things, just different.
– Influencing results – demonstrates how dynamic leaders move their staff to action and make sustainable and incremental improvements over time. Dynamic Leaders empower their people, believe in their ability to give the task the right level of attention and trust that they will represent them and the business as best they can.

Intro to Executive Presence with Shannon Dolan
2021-10-05 12:15 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online via Zoom
Sometimes it can be hard to describe Executive Presence. And yet, we know it when we see it, when we hear it, and when we feel it. Whether it is in person or online, the ability to command a space, to connect easily, to influence at any level. These are signs that Executive Presence is “in the house”. Is it born or is it bred? Well, it’s a little of both. It is self-awareness to capitalise on our authentic strengths and having a flexible approach in our communication style. This adds up to more successful outcomes and a stronger and more positive personal brand.
In this 45 minute session, hear from Shannon Dolan, Executive Coach and Director of Performance Power about understanding what makes Executive Presence. She will cover:
– What is Executive Presence?
– How to establish Executive Presence
– Tips to boost your presence and confidence

AGEC 2021 National Forum - How to Change Culture - Member Only Presentations & Workshops
2021-09-09 10:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online via Zoom
On Day 2 of the 2021 National Member Forum representatives from AGEC’s Member Organisations and our key stakeholders are invited to participate in exclusive presentations and workshops to develop our 2021/2022 priorities and program of work. The 2021 Annual Member Forum is being held online via Zoom. Your Member Organisation should have received an invitation. For further enquiries and details please contact info@agec.org.au.

2021 AGEC Annual Forum Webinar - How to Change Culture
2021-09-07 10:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online via Zoom
Special Guest Julia Banks will talk to AGEC’s Chair Coral Ross about Power Play. Dr Terry Fitzsimmons will present his latest report Towards Board Gender Parity. To register please send your details to info@agec.org.au. We will register you for the Webinar and send the Zoom link. Places are limited.

Launch | Building Futures: Pathways to Trades
2021-03-27 15:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Join us at the launch of ‘Building Futures: Pathways to Trades’ at the beautiful and historic Werribee Mansion – Tradeswomen Australia Community Foundation’s inaugural program supporting women in vulnerable situations into careers in the trade industry.
Hear from the speakers:
– Janet Cribbes, Chair of Tradeswomen Australia Community Foundation
– Fiona McDonald, Founder & Managing Director of Tradeswomen Australia Group
– Katie Yates, Community Project Manager at Tradeswomen Australia Community Foundation
– Joanne Ryan, Federal MP.
Click on the link to register!

Women in Digital | The Juggle Is Real - motherhood, mortgages and male-dominated industries
2020-08-20 17:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online
As a society, we are working longer hours and as women, we are juggling more responsibilities across home and work than ever before. We’ve created this event for an open discussion on the challenges, opportunities and hot tips that can help you to juggle it all.

The Australian Women's Leadership Symposium - Darwin
2020-08-19 09:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Darwin) | Online
CONNECTING, EMPOWERING AND CELEBRATING WOMEN LEADERS
The Australian Women’s Leadership Symposiums are a national series of events focused on the experiences of women leaders in the contemporary workforce.
Held annually, in every state and territory, the Symposiums have been running for over ten years and have become the most highly attended women’s leadership events in the country.

WiBF Leadership Series – Building Your Global Career with Sara Watts
2020-08-18 12:15 - 13:15 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
We invite you to join us in conversation with executive mentor, Sara Watts, who will share her path to leadership, working effectively for a global company and building a successful career.
In this 60 minute webinar, Sara will draw on her many years as an executive at IBM working globally and more recently as a company director across a range of sectors including technology, logistics, arts and disability. She will equip you with advice for:
-Managing your teams and organisations through change
-Leadership from the board and executive perspective
-Navigating career pathways.

The Australian Women's Leadership Symposium - Melbourne (Day 2)
2020-08-14 09:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Fully Online (All Keynote Presentations)
