Resource Pack

For this month’s edition of e-cronicle, we have provided a resource pack with helpful links to websites that can support women and those wanting to learn more about this month's e-cronicle theme 'Women in Contaminated Land and Groundwater':

STEM Sisters

STEM Sisters is a community that supports the non-profit organisation Women of Colour (WOC) in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Their goal is to allow WOC to thrive in STEM fields. STEM Sisters offers various programs for women seeking to expand their STEM career. This site is an interesting read because of STEM Sisters’ inspiring goal of changing the system to include power diversity and making women feel included. You’ll find some useful resources that may help you in your career, such as their programs. To learn more about STEM Sisters, click the link below:
STEM Sisters – We Empower Women of Colour in STEM

Women in STEM (Office for Women)

The Office for Women is a government organisation dedicated to creating gender equity and a positive transformation for women living in South Australia by working together with the government and the community. This website is worth reading because of the numerous resources provided which may inspire women to pursue a career in or support them throughout their career in STEM. Learn more about Office for Women and Women in STEM below:
https://officeforwomen.sa.gov.au/womens-policy/STEM

UN Women

UN Women is the United Nations entity in charge of creating and encouraging gender equality and women’s empowerment. Created in 2010, the goal of UN Women is to increase the progress of meeting the needs of women everywhere. Together with community leaders and governments, UN Women moulds policies and programs ensure that everybody can achieve great things. Gain some insight into UN Women and what they do through the link below:
https://unwomen.org.au/about-us/

Workplace Gender Equality Agency

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency is an Australian Government agency that promotes and improves gender equality within the workplace and eliminate all traces of gender discrimination within employment processes. The website gives readers insight into some news surrounding gender equality in the workplace, such as the pay gap, and the latest statistics in Australia’s current workplace equality. Read more below:
https://www.wgea.gov.au/

NSW Government webpages:

The NSW Government has webpages on their website regarding women empowerment and gender quality. These are:

Women NSW

Women NSW is the NSW Government agency in charge of benefiting all the lives of women throughout New South Wales by promoting gender quality and improving women’s status within the social, economical and political departments. The link below provides information regarding what Women NSW does and their contact details should you need any support in the workplace:
About Women NSW | NSW Government

NSW Gender Equality Dashboard

The interactive tool, known as the NSW Gender Equality Dashboard, allows readers to gain easy access to data collected by Women NSW. It gives readers insight into the demographics of women in NSW, the economic opportunities in relation to the work and financial security of women, the health and wellbeing of women, such as fertility and safety, and the participation and empowerment of women. This is an insightful website that will keep readers updated on information regarding gender equality. Read more below:
https://www.nsw.gov.au/toolkits-and-resources/nsw-gender-equality-dashboard

Diversity Council Australia

Diversity Council Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that encourages inclusion and diversity in Australia by reshaping workplaces to include a more diverse and inclusive environment. The organisation provides a wide range of resources across 11 fields of diversity, including gender. This website is useful because it gives insight into what we can do to encourage gender equity, some key issues and past events that may inspire readers. Learn more about Diversity Council Australia here:
https://www.dca.org.au/

The National Association of Women in Construction

The National Association of Women in Construction is an organisation that empowers women in construction and similar industries to get to their full potential. They present network opportunities and provide individual support, recognition and a community for women to connect with each other. This is an intriguing site, especially for women seeking a career in the construction industry in Australia. Read more here:
https://www.nawic.com.au/

Women in Earth and Environmental Sciences in Australasia

Creating a unified Australasian network of women working in Earth and Environmental Sciences in academia, industry and government is a not-for-profit organisation that seeks to create a unified women’s network across Australasia for women who are pursuing a career in Earth and Environmental Sciences. It was created with the knowledge that women need to be united in the industry. Visit their website to learn more:
https://www.womeesa.net/

CSIRO

CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) is an Australian Government agency that utilises science and technology to improve the everyday lives of people living in Australia.

CSIRO has an article on gender equity which talks about the achievements of their female trailblazer scientists over the last 80 years and the road to achieving gender equity. The article can be read through the link below:
https://www.csiro.au/en/news/all/articles/2023/february/toward-gender-equity

CSIRO’s current projects involve women participating in many things, such as the journey to locate minerals within the Earth and female researchers involved in major projects such as waste innovation. The link below shows all of CSIRO’s projects:
https://blog.csiro.au/tag/women-in-stem/

The Secrets of Successful Female Networkers

Many female leaders have created strong networks, resulting in better influencing power and higher positions in their career. But how do they do it? How do they establish powerful networks? This article sheds some light behind what successful female networkers do to create their networks and secure their positions as professional networkers. Read more below:
The Secrets of Successful Female Networkers (hbr.org)

An Olympian and Minerva Network Chair discuss female inclusion

In this podcast episode of Engineering Reimagined, we gain some insight from Olympic Gold Medallist Taryn Woods and Chairman and Co-Founder of the Minerva Network, Christine McLoughlin, as they discuss about their journey throughout their careers, the challenges they faced when aspiring to become leaders and how female representation in the workplace has changed. Listen to the podcast below:
Podcast | An Olympian and Minerva Network Chair discuss female inclusion (aurecongroup.com)

New campaign to end sexual harassment at work

The Commonwealth Government has funded Lead the Change, a campaign created by Our Watch to promote a supportive and respectful workplace. The article below discusses about the impact of discrimination of women in the workforce and what workplaces is doing to stop it. Read more below:
New campaign to end sexual harassment at work - Our Watch

Education is the main vehicle for closing the gap

The importance of education cannot be stressed enough. In this article, Professor Marcia Langton, who was rewarded with the women’s leadership award, discusses about how significant education is when bridging the gap between success and failure. Read more below:
"Education is the main vehicle for closing the gap"... | NIT

Pregnancy

This article from SafeWork NSW is about the protection of pregnant workers.
https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/safety-starts-here/physical-safety-at-work-the-basics/pregnancy

Environmental Contaminants Exposure and Preterm Birth

This article explores the potential risks of environmental contaminants and pre-term birth. Read more below:
Environmental Contaminants Exposure and Preterm Birth: A Systematic Review - PMC (nih.gov)

“The Dream Gap” Project

The Barbie Dream Gap Project from Mattel is a project whose mission it is to close the gap by facing challenges presented by gender stereotypes and biases that prevents girls from meeting their true potential. This website provides more information on the project and may inspire readers to take on challenges and make a change:
The Barbie Dream Gap Project | Mission and Goals | Mattel

Article Published on 28/03/2024

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