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1920 Women Fight to Vote – 2020 Women Fight to Work
In 2020, women fight a similar battle to that of 100 years ago when they fought to secure their right to vote to fairly participate in a democracy, now they fight another battle to fairly participate in the workforce
Take a Deep Breath – Relieve Stress and Anxiety
Today, TWA hosted our second Wellbeing Event entitled “Take a Deep Breath”. This session aimed to support the physical and mental wellbeing for tradeswomen and apprentices affected by COVID. Many…
Sabra Lane ABC Radio – Interviews Dr Susan Alberti AC Tradeswomen Australia Patron
The full interview can be accessed on national AM – ABC radio website.
Discrimination Against Women In Trades Major Challenge for COVID Recovery Strategy
The employment discrimination against women in the core trades of carpentry, automotive and electrical, which has remained less than 2% for over twenty-five years, has been listed as a major issue for the COVID-19 Recovery Strategy.
Interior design… I hated it. Push to boost tiny number of women in trades
Fiona McDonald interviewed in The Age – Sept 6 2020
Fiona McDonald Interview – ABC Central West FM – Females in Trades
27 August 2020 TWA’s Managing Director, Fiona McDonald, was interviewed this morning by Ewan Gilbert to comment on the findings from VERTO/Year 13’s report “Females in Trades & Apprenticeships NSW…
Tradeswomen Australia Launches Protection Campaign for Apprentices
Tradeswomen Australia today has released stage one of its PROTECT and PRESERVE campaign as the impact of COVID-19 shutdowns start to bite. Fiona McDonald, Managing Director of Tradeswomen…
Research Exposes Depth of Womens’ Battles for Trade Jobs
“My dad is an electrician himself and has told me I would be happier with another career path, and my teachers all believe it’s not the path I should take,…
Fiona McDonald Interview 2BS/B-Rock – Get Job Ready with VERTO
24.04.2020 Fiona McDonald interviewed 2BS radio breakfast with Kerry Peck – VERTO to get involved.