We are excited to announce the establishment of the Women in Forests and Timber Network
The Women in Forests and Timber Network is a forum for women in our industry to meet, network, exchange ideas and ensure our voices are heard. We aim to recognise the contributions of the women in our industry, to celebrate their achievements and to support their access to skills and professional development opportunities.
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How to join
If you would like to join the Women in Forests and Timber Network, please fill in the registration formand return to Michelle Ingley-Smith. Please see contact details below.
Contact us
For more information on the project or upcoming workshops, please contact:
Michelle Ingley-Smith
Skills Advisory Manager, South Australia
E: wftn@forestworks.com.au
T: 08 8219 9028
F: 08 8219 9011
A: Level 2, 32 South Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
Women in attendance travelled from all over Victoria and beyond, to gather for the breakfast in Melbourne themed ‘Its not about luck.’ We heard from an impressive line-up of female leaders, who inspired us with their personal and professional journeys about achieving success in a male-dominated industry.
Kate Carnell, CEO of Beyond Blue, explained how her motivation came from wanting to make a difference and believing “if you are not part of it, you don’t get to whinge”.Denise Campbell-Burns, the first female President for the CFMEU’s Pulp & Paper Division, spoke of seizing moments and opportunities, and believing in yourself to take a chance and allow others to take a chance on you. Kersten Gentle, CEO of the Frame & Truss Manufacturing Australia (FTMA), was MC for event and she also shared her insights.
All of the speakers shared similar experiences surrounding: work-life balance; the importance of mentoring; work flexibility and advice; and, they established, that it’s not just about luck for women to succeed and, while barriers exist, there are ways to overcome them.
The Victorian WFTN breakfast follows other successful WFTN state gatherings in NSW, OLD and SA so far this year. We are looking forward to the next meeting and we encourage anyone who may be interested in attending to join us!
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Be involved
Nominate yourself or other women who make a positive contribution to the business, industry and/or community, for the 2013 Influential Women in Business (IWB) Awards.
The Women in Business & Regional Development Inc. are calling for nominations for the women located in the Green Triangle region, who are operating or working in a business or at a community level.
Be involved in the YMCA She Leads Conference, the event of the year for young leaders or women with leadership aspirations.
The conference will be held in Adelaide on the 16 August 2013 and tickets range between $110 – 195. Be sure to ask about applying for a “sponsored” ticket – a few lucky “young women” will be sponsored to attend the conference at no cost.
The importance of mentoring and peer support is obvious when we recognise the value of networking and maintaining relationships throughout our lives, both personally and professionally.
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We have a list of Mentors in various areas willing to assist and support others, in areas such as:
If you are interested in being matched with a mentor in any of the areas listed, please contact Michelle Ingley-Smith on (08) 8219 9028 or michelle@forestworks.com.au for further details.
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International Day of Rural Women
The United Nations’ International Day of Rural Women is celebrated on 15 October 2013 to recognize rural women’s role in supporting their communities. This day celebrates the importance of rural women, in enhancing agricultural and rural development worldwide.
The International Day of Rural Women is a global observance (not a public holiday). Activities and events include:
Global exchange programs for women in agriculture.
The launch of fundraising projects to support rural women.
Expos and workshops showcasing rural women’s contribution to their societies.
Strategic meetings to present issues on topics, such as empowering women farmers, to policy makers.
Panel discussions, research papers, and conferences will also be held to review and analyze rural women’s role in society, particularly in areas such as economic improvement and agricultural development.Click here to read more about the International Day of Rural Women
The final newsletter from Gender and Diversity, brings you tools and resources for navigating your career path effectively.
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Career Direction was one of the key topics. "How long has it been since you asked yourself what you want to be when you grow up? Each of us has particular talents that, when expressed or exercised, make the world a better place." View the Finding Career Direction, Discover Yourself and Your Purpose article, a guide to assist you in matching your talents to the career landscape.
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.Women’s Network Australia
The Women’s Network Australia is holding a series of networking luncheons across Australia. The luncheons feature key speakers that see a different topic discussed at each function, such as sponsorship, forming alliances and how to build a million-dollar business. For further information and dates, please click here.
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2012 Rural Women’s Award winner announced:
Congratulations Michelle Freeman
Michelle Freeman has been announced winner of the prestigious Rural Women’s Award, at a ceremony at Parliament House in Melbourne on 7 February.An independent panel chose Ms Freeman from a field of four finalists.
She has been awarded a $10,000 bursary to support her leadership development and implement her proposed award project.The award recognises the contribution Victorian women make to primary industries. Michelle was selected as a result of her commitment to the future sustainability of primary industries, her potential to achieve and deliver benefits to the industry, her leadership, and how she shares skills and knowledge with her communities. Michelle is a member of the WFTN Advisory Group and a very worthy winner!
As you may be aware, ForestWorks has committed to hosting the WFTN.
ForestWorks recognises that the success of the network is achieved through the input and involvement of women in the industry and keeping connected, therefore we are seeking to establish a WFTN Advisory Committee to progress and oversee the networks ongoing success.
We propose that the Advisory Committee operate using a decentralised structure as supported by the workshop feedback and tap into and support the various regional / sector groups that have identified themselves as part of the initial project.
The aim of the Advisory Committee representation is to be reflective of the diverse roles women have within the industry to ensure its relevance and accessibility. We are seeking a group of approximately 10 -12 women who have the passion, commitment and time to volunteer to drive this fantastic initiative as so many of you have already demonstrated. We would hope to have women from across the sectors of the industry as well as the major regions being represented in the Advisory Committee.
ForestWorks in hosting the network will undertake administration and coordination of the Advisory Committee meetings (usually teleconference and to be determined by the Committee as to how often), manage the database, manage the website to ensure it is up-to-date with relevant information and promote the WFTN activities through our already successful Skills Update e-newsletter and proposed WFTN newsletter.
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Women in Business & Regional Development
Women in Business & Regional Development Inc, (WiBRD) a not-for-profit organisation, is a pro-active and effective organisation operating within the Green Triangle Victoria and Limestone Coast of South Australia. Working with Registered Training organisations, WIBRD has enjoyed twelve very successful years connecting rural and regional women for the purpose of developing their skills, celebrating their successes, and achieving their full potential.
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They work constantly at developing a professional support system to ‘ignite the potential’ of women in business in the region.
The Victorian Department of Planning and Community Development has developed a Diversity Register for people interested in serving on boards and committees. The Register provides an avenue through which people can register their interest in taking up board or committee appointments. If you would like to register, please visit www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/diversityregister.
Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) is offering a number of opportunities to students to support their studies in the forest and wood products sector in 2012. These programs have been developed as part of FWPA’s commitment to building skills capacity to promote careers in the forest and wood products industry. See FWPA’s media release or visit the FWPA Website.
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RIRDC Rural Women's Award
The RIRDC Rural Women’s Award is Australia’s pre-eminent award that recognises and encourages rural women’s contribution to primary industries, resource development and rural Australia. The State Winners and Runners-Up have now been officially announced and presented at events across Australia.
