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.
Email: wftn@forestworks.com.au
Phone: 08 8219 9028
Fax: 08 8219 9011
Post: Unit 2, 191 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide SA 5006
The Women in Business Network was established in 2008 for businesswomen in the western regions of Melbourne.
The Women in Business Network is hosting a Mother’s Day lunch on Thursday 10th May at the Werribee Park Mansion. Cost is $40 for non-members, please contact Lavisha on 0433 876 943 if you are interested in attending. .
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National Learning with Leaders workshops
Women on Boards is hosting a series of workshops across Australia which provides women a chance to network with leading women and discuss leadership, key influencers and lessons learnt.
A breakfast will be held, followed by a half-day workshop and light networking lunch.
For further information and dates, please clickhere.
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Australian Women in Agriculture – Board nominations
The Australian Women in Agriculture is calling for Board nominations by 8th June. Nominations are required for two general members and state members for Tasmania and Western 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 clickhere.
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News
Update on the network
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Our project to establish a Women in Forests and Timber Network is almost complete.
On behalf of the Victorian Association of Forest Industries, I would like to thank you for your wonderful contributions in developing the Network.
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The formed Network will be hosted by ForestWorks, our national Industry Skills and Employment Council.
From Friday 11 May 2012, Michelle Ingley-Smith will be overseeing the network. Michelle is the Skills Advisory Manager for ForestWorks. Michelle is based in Adelaide, and will be working with key women in each state to deliver the objectives of the Network.
The final workshop as part of the project to establish a Women in Forests and Timber Network was held in Mt Gambier on 30th March. Around 40 women attended to hear Jane Calvert, Chair of ForestWorks speak on the challenges facing women in the industry, and Cathy McGowan who spoke about leadership and mentoring.
Jillian Roscoe, on behalf of the Victorian Association of Forest Industries, presented ForestWorks with a draft proposal on how the network may look, which was welcomed.
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Diversity Register
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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Supporting Australian Forest Industries Petition
An online petition has begun to highlight the fact that Australia’s forestry community, workers and businesses object to misleading campaigns by environmental groups that aim to shut down Australia’s native forestry industries. The petition calls for the Senate to recognise native forestry’s contributions to regional Australia.
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. For more information about the 2012 award and recipients click here
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What stops women from reaching the top? Confronting the tough issues
Sourced from: www.bain.com. November 14, 2011 By Melanie Sanders, Jayne Hrdlicka, Meredith Hellicar, Dale Cottrell and Joanna Knox
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Useful links
About the network
The establishment of the Women in Forests and Timber Network has been made possible through funding from the Commonwealth Government’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) and is being managed by VAFI with the support of a project steering committee. The steering committee comprises representatives from a range of sectors and locations in the forest and timber industries, including the CFMEU Forest and Forest Products Division, Frame and Truss Manufacturers Australia, Forest Industries Federation Western Australia (FIFWA), Victorian Association of Forest Industries (VAFI), ForestWorks and Timber Communities Australia. The steering committee has organised a number of initial workshops to ensure we hear from women about what they would like to contribute to the network and what they would like to gain from it.
The Women in Forests and Timber Network initiative includes:
Providing a contact point and website for the network, networking and related opportunities
Undertaking a scoping study to explore needs and options in establishing a network
Delivering a series of workshops across Australia to consult on options for a network and to support leadership, networking and development.
This project is supported by funding from the Australian Government, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry under Australia’s Farming Future and specifically as part of its program to build leadership and representative capacity of women in primary industries.
Downloadable docs
Article: What stops women from reaching the top, confonting the tough issues Download here
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