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Wyndham Pathways Project: New tools to find a trade
Tradeswomen Australia (TWA) and the Tradeswomen Australia Community Foundation (TWACF) last week announced the Wyndham Pathways Project, an initiative launched in Wyndham (near Melbourne, Victoria) which aims to help vulnerable and disadvantaged women gain employment in trade.
Lord Mayors Charitable Foundation Backs Wyndham Employment Project for Vulnerable Women and Girls
The Tradeswomen Australia Community Foundation today welcomed the support of the Lord Mayor Charitable Foundation, which has announced $70,000 towards establishing a special project in the city of Wyndham. Read the full announcement here.
Tradeswomen Australia’s Response to the Victorian Government’s Budget
Tradeswomen Australia today welcomed the Victorian Government’s commitment to the employment of more women in the trades area, with a focus on both young apprentices and mature women being considered in employment and budget announcements.
Tradeswomen Australia Managing Director Joins Federal Government’s Advisory Board
The Managing Director of Tradeswomen Australia, Fiona McDonald has been appointed to the Advisory Board which will guide the National Careers Institute (NCI). Read more about how this announcement will potentially affect change in improving tradeswomen numbers throughout Australia.
Victorian Government’s $5.3 Billion Housing Boom – Potential Showcase for Gender Equity in Trades
The $5.3 billion building blitz on new public housing, announced today by the Victorian Government, could be an outstanding national showcase of Government policy and commitment to lift the number of women employed in trades.
Tradeswomen Australia Urge continued Vigilance and Action to keep COVID Safe
Tradeswomen Australia today has urged the community to continue to support the Victorian Government’s strategies against the coronavirus to protect Victorian families in the longer term.