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Mentoring is not the only way to learn and grow! By participating in the Constructive Mentoring Program, you can also take advantage of the many functions and events run through AusIndustry, MBA, NAWIC & RAIA to expand your network and improve your business skills.
See below for helpful information on the many great opportunities available to you, as well as handy links, articles and resources for women and small business owners.
'Building Momentum' Newsletter Archive
Edition 5: Winter 2008
Edition 4: Autumn 2008
Edition 3: Summer 2007-08
Edition 2: Spring 2007
Edition 1: Autumn/Winter 2007
Constructive Mentoring in the Media
Townsville Bulletin: Master In Her Own Right April 08
SMH MyCareer Women In Construction Feature(PDF: 15.9MB)
RAIA Memo Jan 2008 (PDF: 1.7MB)
MBA QLD Magazine Dec/Jan 2008 (PDF: 632KB)
NAWIC Newsletter Oct 2007 - see p3 (PDF: 1.4MB)
Constructive Mentoring in BRW March 8 2007 (PDF : 2.5MB)
NAWIC Newsletter Feb 2007 (PDF : 717KB)
MBA-Newsbrief-Dec-07 (PDF : 1MB)
NAWIC NSW News December 2006 (PDF : 516KB)
Architecture Australia Nov/Dec2006
RAIA-Bulletin-Article 06-Mentors (PDF : 695KB)
RAIA-Bulletin-Article-06 (PDF : 1.7MB)
Articles & Reports
EOWA - Equal Pay Day: Women Short Changed at June 30 (PDF : 20 KB)
Top Tips For Women Returning to the Workforce After Starting a Family
Orijen and Dell: Taking Women To The Top (PDF : 48 KB)
'Generation F: attract, engage, retain'
EOWA - Paid Maternity Leave On The Rise But Too Many Miss Out(PDF : 20 KB)
'Stupid Curve' Sidelines Women's Careers
Mentoring and Mid-Life Renaissance (PDF : 40KB)
Balancing Act: Working Mothers
Women In Engineering: Stories of Inspiration (PDF : 2.9MB)
Pay Equity in the WA Construction Industry (PDF: 100KB)
Juggling the Pressures of Work and Family
Flexibility in the Workplace: Friend or Foe?
AFR Interview with Air Vice-Marshal Julie Hammer (National President of Engineers Australia)
The Benefits of Structured Mentoring
'Wimmin Architects' Excerpt from Blubberland, The Dangers Of Happiness by Elizabeth Farrelly 2007 (PDF: 1.1MB)
Skills Shortages Put Construction Industry in Peril (PDF : 52KB)
Ten Tips For Better Work-Life Balance (PDF : 52KB)
Gender Pioneers: Beyond the Barriers (PDF : 48KB)
Networking: Different Strokes For Different Folks (PDF : 2.5MB)
Fast Track to the Future (PDF : 12.6MB)
Make The Most of Mentoring (PDF : 48KB)
$1000 'Return To Work' Grants for Mums and Dads in Victoria
EOWA: Report Exposes Salary Gaps in Australia's Top 200 Companies
Helping Women Scale the Heights of Leadership
EOWA Australian Census of Women in Leadership
Skilled Mums Being Overlooked
The Double-Bind Dilemma for Women in Leadership: (PDF : 474KB)
Necessity proves to be the mother of retention
The Part-time Paradox
Pregnant Pause: Telling Your Boss You're Pregnant
Links
AusIndustry (main website) The Australian Government's agency for delivering products, services and information that support innovation, industry, science and research. For small business support or for questions relating to your business, contact the AusIndustry hotline on 13 28 46.
AusIndustry eBulletin
MBA of NSW Master Builders Association of NSW
RAIA Royal Australian Institute for Architects
RAIA NSW Chapter Upcoming Events
NAWIC National Association for Women In Construction
NAWIC NSW Chapter Upcoming Events
www.australia.gov.au/Small_BusinessA great helpcentre for small business owners, providing advice on everything from legal issues to innovation and growth strategies.
Australian Industry Productivity Centre Can assist when you are in need of specialist advice for your business.
EOWA The Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency, funded by the Federal Government. A fascinating resource for any woman in business. See the latest reports on pay equity maternity leave and women in leadership, view case studies, learn more about equal opportunity and how your company can develop its own EO program, and search for EOWA networking events in your area.
Office for Women A small, strategic unit which develops programs, policies and projects to the benefit of all women in New South Wales.
Celebrated on 8 March, International Women's Day (IWD) is the global day connecting all women around the world and inspiring them to achieve their full potential. IWD celebrates the collective power of women past, present and future.
Women in Architecture Dr Garry's Key Centre for Architectural Sociology provides fascinating insights and thought-provoking opinions about women in architecture, and the many complex issues that come with the territory.
Sphinxx is a web directory with links to everything a busy career woman might need, personally and professionally. Includes links to learning tools, educational seminars and plenty of reports and articles. Sphinxx also has a section dedicated to networking, including a calendar of networking events, an online forum covering topics from health & wellbeing to leadership.
Networking To Win Everything you need to become a more effective networker, compiled by local networking whiz, Robyn Henderson. The site includes a comprehensive directory of recommended networks in all States of Australia, covering a huge range of industry and community groups. Another great feature of this site is that you can download free e-books, such as 'Networking For Beginners'. Check it out today!
Networking Women A free information and referral service for women at all stages of life, including a bulletin board, great networks to tap into, opportunities such as employment, events, workshops, awards and government funding.
Vive Magazine A glossy, bi-monthly magazine for women who mean business. In every issue, Vive pays tribute to women in business, from newcomers to CEOs. Vive aims to discover what drives successful women across all fields as they share their experience, advice and expertise. You can find Vive in newsagencies or online at www.isubscribe.com.au
Adage Looking for ways to pass on your knowledge and experience, beyond mentoring? Then check out Adage, Australia's first job board connecting professionals aged 40+ with organisations that truly value their experience.
Sageco Sageco partners with progressive organisations to address the risks and opportunities of an ageing workforce to ensure future success and sustainability. Has a variety of services assisting with knowledge transfer and succession planning, as well as a great retirement planning and resource centre.
Building A Better Future A NAWIC initiative, this website highlights the positives of women in construction. Check out the Stories section for inspiring real-life interviews of women working across all areas of construction.
Human Rights & Equal Opportunity: The Listening Tour This new initiative allows public interaction with the Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commissioner, Elizabeth Broderick. Have your say on the issues that are important to creating a fair and equal society for women and men in Australia. Your feedback on this blog will inform the agenda for Commissioner Broderick over the next five years.
