Qld News
NAWIC QLD Christmas BreakfastTickets Available Now for the NAWIC 2010 Christmas Breakfast
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Your Own Two FeetYou are invited to the first event for 'On Your Own Two Feet - for those who are newly single or are planning to do so' on the 7th of September from 5.30 - 7.15pm.To find out more information, please click the following link: www.onyourowntwofeet.com.au or see the Your Own Two Feet Flyer. |
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NAWIC QLD NEWSLETTER - ISSUE 5, AUGUST 2010Please click on the following link to view the NAWIC QLD Newsletter, August 2010 |
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GOLD COAST LUNCHCome join the Gold Coast NAWIC Committee as we say goodbye to Winter over a lunch and some drinks at the Titanium Bar. |
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BRING YOU BOSS THIS FRIDAYPURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR THIS FRIDAY NIGHT
NAWIC will provide you with the opportunity to bring your boss to meet and mingle with the key players in the construction industry. If your boss needs more enticement than the pleasure of your company, NAWIC will be giving away Broncos tickets and daytime adventure packs which include rock climbing, abseiling and kayaking instructed activities, paddle and prawn and paddle and BBQ vouchers. A professional photographer will also be onsite to capture your precious memories. Tickets are still available. To purchase your tickets, please click here. Get a group of 10 together and make a night of it!
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Campaign for Pay EquityPay Equity – who will address it in the next election? The Australian government needs to be congratulated on legislating Australia’s first universal paid parental leave scheme. As this historic legislation supported by the coalition, means that from 2011 parents will be eligible to receive $570 a week in parental leave after the birth or adoption of a child and that the leave can be shared between parents, it is hoped that the government and other parties will now address another key issue for women to enable Australia to catch up with the rest of the developed world. According to the 2009 Global Gender Gap Report, on wage equality for similar work, Australia ranked 60th globally, and in terms of women’s economic participation and opportunity, Australia was 19th. In the 2008 Global Gender Gap Report, Australia ranked 21st out of 130 countries in the Gender wage gap index, but slipped to 20th in 2009. So, to make real progress in advancing the status of women in the workplace, the issue of Pay Equity must be addressed as a matter of urgency. The 2009 Making it Fair Report by the Australian House Standing Committee on Employment and Workplace Relations stated that whilst Australia’s gender pay gap had for some time been similar to those of comparable OECD countries, recently, Australia has seen an increase in the gender pay gap. The Report indicated that trends within industries and under various wage setting mechanisms may be responsible for up to 89 per cent of the difference. Quoting, the 2008 Workplace Industrial Relations Survey in Victoria, it found that female workers were less likely to be paid the average for an occupation in the workplace for all occupational groups. Gender biases in remuneration practices according to Diversity Council Australia were stated in this Report as possibly resulting from the use of biased standardized job evaluation schemes which value ‘masculine’ skills over ‘feminine’ skills; discretionary managerial decisions about remuneration; managerial judgments made about performance and the person’s value to the organisation; providing career development opportunities for men and training for current jobs for women, and valuing and therefore remunerating more highly paid occupations which traditionally are men’s occupations. The New South Wales Office for Women’s Policy considered that it is the structural features linked to women’s working patterns in the Australian labour market that disproportionately impact on women in the negotiation of wages. In line with the recommendations of the Making it Fair Report, women want to know for the coming election, which leader and political party will demonstrate leadership in implementing and monitoring pay equity strategies across industries as well as within occupations in Australia? Pay equity is a basic human right. It is not only important for Australia’s future prosperity and economic productivity, but formulates Australia’s commitment to the UN Convention on Equal Remuneration for Work of Equal Value (ILO100) which Australia ratified in 1974. To advance the status of women in the workplace, Australia’s must enact legislative reform to ensure that women and men receive equal remuneration for work of equal value. If you would like to support this Campaign by the Australian Centre for Leadership for Women, please email me your name and/or organisation’s name. Your name and organisation will be published at CLW. Your email address will remain confidential. Comments on Pay Equity will also be published with your name. Dr Diann Rodgers-Healey |
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Events UpdateNAWIC Queensland has 2 fantastic events planned for June to see out the end of the financial year. HQ Development Site Tour On Thursday 17 June 2010 we are inviting members to take a tour of the recently completed HQ Development which has been awarded a 6 Star Green Star rating in Office Design v2 from the Green Building Council of Australia. When: Thursday 17th June There are only limited tickets still available for the tour so hurry to purchase your tickets online click here
On 24 June 2010 NAWIC is hosting a financial breakfast with a little touch of Paris. While enjoying breakfast at Belle Époque our guest speaker Helen Baker of Infocus Money Management will explain how to achieve financial security and afford that long overdue European holiday! When: 24th June, 2010 Tickets are available for purchase at www.nawic.com.au |
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2010 Crystal Vision AwardsNAWIC Qld is calling on all Queenslanders to nominate both themselves and other deserving women, whose hard work and dedication to their chosen field has been an inspiration to others. Past winners include some of Queensland's most talented business leaders, whose career paths and individual achievements continue to inspire. Click here to register your intent to nominate in the NAWIC QLD 2010 Crystal Vision Awards Download the NAWIC 2010 Crystal Vision Awards - Awards Nomination Booklet When: Friday, 24 Sep 2010 |
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Awards are now openThank-you to all members and friends who attended the launch of the 2010 NAWIC Queensland Crystal Vision Awards. Now that the awards are open, NAWIC Qld is calling on all Queenslanders to nominate both themselves and other deserving women, whose hard work and dedication to their chosen field has been an inspiration to others. Past winners include some of Queensland's most talented business leaders, whose career paths and individual achievements continue to inspire. Click here to register your intent to nominate in the NAWIC QLD 2010 Crystal Vision Awards |
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Doing it for themselveshttp://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/story/2010/03/08/doing-it-for-themselves/ |
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Women into Building AwardNAWIC encourages all members and friends to follow the link and consider nominating for the Master Builders Women into Building Award. http://www.masterbuilders.asn.au/entry_forms.cfm Master Builders celebrated 2009, with the most successful Housing & Construction Awards season to date. Since establishment, Master Builders has spent considerable time and effort on building a powerful member and industry profile which has cemented a strong foundation to raise the public profile in the future. The number of women working in the building and construction industry has grown by 60% over the last 20 years to over 108,800. Women are a great asset to our industry and often overlooked when it comes to recognition, as such Master Builders is proud to include the Women in Building Award as a major award category in 2010. Now is a great time to enter a woman who works in the industry into the Housing & Construction Awards. I urge all members who employ women in a trade or building profession to enter them into this event which recognises woman playing important roles in the housing and construction industry and wish them all the best of luck. Derek Pingel – Master Builders President |
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NAWIC QLD CHAPTER - Awards Launch 2010
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Women into Building Housing Showcase Launchhttp://www.katelundy.com.au/2010/04/28/women-into-building-housing-showcase-launched/ |
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NAWIC QLD Newsletter - Issue 4 - April 2010NAWIC Newsletter - Issue 4 - April 2010 |
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NAWIC QLD Chapter Council: Call For Nominations 2010 - 2011We are pleased to invite nominations from NAWIC Members who wish to serve on the Qld Chapter Council or volunteer for a Chapter Committee for the period 2010 - 2011.Councillors are elected annually to take their position on the Chapter Council on 1st July. Councillors are to serve on a Chapter Committee for six months before being eligible to sit on a Chapter Council. Members are requested to forward their nominations before COB on Wednesday 31st March 2010. To nominate, please download the Nomination Form below: |
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Queensland Special Invitation Events - 2010NAWIC Queensland has strong links with industry and in 2010 will seek to bring you relevant and up to date information. Our upcoming special events include the 2010 Crystal Vision Awards, CTC Site Tour, Women into Building Site Tour and the Airport Link Site Tour as outlined in the document below: NAWIC Qld Special Invitation Events 2010 |
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Gateway Project Update – Feb 2010Special offer to attend Australian Institute of Building Project review - Gateway upgrade project Date: Wednesday, 17 February 2010 http://www.nawic.com.au/Content/Attachment/gateway-project-update.pdf |
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NAWIC sponsor Construction Skills Queensland's Training Excellence Awards 2009NAWIC sponsor Construction Skills Queensland's Training Excellence Awards 2009 (02/02/2010) |
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Nightline Radio Interview with Radmila DesicNightline: Radmila Desic - Perth's Newstalk 882AM 6PR (22/01/2009) [WMA 5.2mb] - courtesy of 6PR radio (882AM - Perth) |
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Kate Lundy blog articleAustralian first for construction industry, Female team create housing and skills showcase: http://www.katelundy.com.au/2009/12/14/australian-first-for-construction-industry-female-team-create-housing-and-skills-showcase/ (published December 14 2009) |
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CTC Annual ReportCase Study - Constructive Women (19/10/2010) [PDF 637kb] |
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NAWIC Newsletter - Issue 3 - December 2009NAWIC Newsletter - Issue 3 - December 2009 |
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Albert Street Site Walk - 27 November 2009
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J-WIN Program - November 2009 - Photos
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Courier Mail Stories featuring Qld NAWIC President Radmila DesicCourier Mail - Building a fair status ft. Radmilla Desic: 21/10/2009Courier Mail - Building a fair status ft. Radmilla Desic: 21/10/2009 (direct scan) |
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NAWIC in the media - various articles from 3rd October - 31st OctoberSouth East Advertiser - Women breaking barriers for women (27/10/2009) |
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Women recognised in state construction awardsArticle published in "Construction Contractor" (06/10/2009): http://www.constructioncontractor.com.au/article/Women-recognised-in-state-construction-awards/500867.aspx |
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NAWIC in the media - various articles from 19th September to 2nd October
Morning Bulletin - Mum earns building award (02/10/2009) |
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Crystal Vision Awards' Launch PartyTo view all the pictures and read the introductory speech from Natasha Roy for the Crystal Vision Awards' Launch Party, please click here. |
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Crystal Awards InvitationTo download the Crystal Awards official invite, please click here. |
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Equal Pay Day - 1st September 2009Attached are promotional flyers for Equal Pay Day - 1st September 2009 |
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Caloundra Weekly - 26/08/2009 | Maroochy Weekly - 26/08/2009Click here to download news story: "Women build house of hope - Caloundra Weekly - 26/08/2009"This article was published in the August 26 edition of both the Caloundra Weekly and Maroochy Weekly newspaper. |
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Gympie Times - 15/08/2009Click here to download news story: "Women Building Futures" (Gympie Times - 15/08/2009)This article was published in the August 8 edition of The Gympie Times newspaper. |
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City South News - 06/08/2009Click here to download news story: "Visionary Builders" (City South News: 06/08/2009)This article was published in the August 6 edition of City South News newspaper. |
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The Chronicle Newspaper - August 8, 2009Click here to download news story: "Tamara constructs great career".This article was published in the August 8 edition of The Chronicle newspaper. |
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NAWIC Qld News - August 2009Members' NightIn light of the Ekka Holiday the NAWIC member’s night will move to Tuesday 11 August 2009 NAWIC Member's Night is usually held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month and provides an opportunity for informal networking so that we can promote and help each other, and most importantly have some FUN! The next NAWIC Member's is 11 August 2009 at the Ship Inn at South Bank. The Ship Inn is just a short walk from the CBD, easily accessed by train or bus and there is parking close by. Be there from 5.30pm… and remember Wednesday is a HOLIDAY! This event is free to attend, you just need to cover your own drinks and food! Contact: Bridget Taylor Looking forward to seeing you there! Newsletter - Issue 2: August 2009Welcome to the next issue of the QLD NAWIC newsletter. Catch up all the latest events including our Pamper Yourself Lunch and Financial Breakfast. Awards LaunchThe launch of the 2009 NAWIC Queensland Crystal Vision Awards on 30 July 2009 set the scene for an exciting and inspiring start to the awards season. The Honourable Karen Struthers MP officially opened nominations and encouraged women in the construction industry to take part. Natasha Roy of BMD Constructions provided her insight into the nominations process and the rewards of being a nominee and the winner of the 2008 Civil Contractors Federation Award for achievement in construction (civil works). Our sponsors for this year were announced and our awards partner Peter Ward, General Manager for Bovis Lend Lease Queensland (pictured with NAWIC Queensland president Radmila Desic) caused party poppers to explode all around the room in celebration of the launch of the awards for 2009. Now that the awards are open, NAWIC Qld is calling on all Queenslanders to nominate both themselves and other deserving women, whose hard work and dedication to their chosen field has been an inspiration to others. Past winners include some of Queensland's most talented business leaders, whose career paths and individual achievements continue to inspire. But you don't have to win to benefit. Entering the awards gives women in construction the confidence to know that you can not only do the job, but have also been recognised by others as being more than capable of delivering. Entrants will be judged on a range of criteria including best practice, innovation, initiative, technical complexity, challenges overcome and future aspirations. In 2009, there are 12 award categories:
All submissions must be received by 4.30pm on 21 August 2009 at the offices of Holding Redlich, Level 1, 300 Queen Street Brisbane. Late entries will not be accepted. Download the NAWIC 2009 Crystal Vision Awards - Awards Nomination Booklet Further details of the nomination process can be obtained online. Early bird ticket prices for the awards on 25 September 2009 will only last until 14 August 2009 so book online at www.nawic.com.au to avoid disappointment. |
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NAWIC Queensland 2009 Crystal Vision AwardsEach year, NAWIC Qld recognises the outstanding achievements of women in the construction industry at its Crystal Vision Awards. NOMINATIONS & ENTRIES NOW OPEN FOR NAWIC QLD 2009 CRYSTAL VISION AWARDSNominations and entries are now open for the 2009 National Association for Women in Construction Qld (NAWIC) Crystal Vision Awards, following the official launch at the Queensland Museum. More than 60 representatives from industry and government let their hair down and celebrated the upcoming awards, which recognise the achievements of women in Queensland's building and civil construction industry. Now that the awards are open, NAWIC Qld is calling on all Queenslanders to nominate both themselves and other deserving women, whose hard work and dedication to their chosen field has been an inspiration to others. Past winners include some of Queensland's most talented business leaders, whose career paths and individual achievements continue to inspire. But you don't have to win to benefit. Entering the awards gives women in construction the confidence to know that you can not only do the job, but have also been recognised by others as being more than capable of delivering. Entrants will be judged on a range of criteria including best practice, innovation, initiative, technical complexity, challenges overcome and future aspirations. In 2009, there are 12 award categories:
Click here to download the flyer. Closing DateAll submissions must be received by 4.30pm on 21 August 2009 at the offices of Holding Redlich, Level 1, 300 Queen Street Brisbane. Download the NAWIC 2009 Crystal Vision Awards - Awards Nomination Booklet [PDF 720kb]. Late entries will not be accepted. NAWIC Queensland 2009 Crystal Vision AwardsNAWIC has achieved its goal of hosting this event at: 25 September 2009 |
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Hurry to purchase your tickets - 2009 Crystal Vision Awards LaunchEntering the NAWIC Crystal Vision Awards is an opportunity for you to acknowledge the hard work and determination of your staff, clients and colleagues. Come along to the launch of the awards on 30 July 2009 and help inspire a sense of pride in your company and its people. The award categories will be officially announced and your potential nominees will be given some very special insight which may tip their nomination over the edge. Helping prepare an entry or even supporting a nomination can be a very rewarding experience for you and your company. From the launch on the 30 July, the hard work of preparing nominations starts and then culminates in the Crystal Vision Awards Night on 25 September 2009. We encourage all who are considering nominating to attend the launch to find out more! The launch will commence at 6pm at the Queensland Museum in the main dinosaur foyer on the corner of Melbourne and Grey Streets, Southbank. We will be joined by a special guest, the Honourable Karen Struthers MP, Minister for Community Services, Housing and Women. The award sponsors for 2009 will also be announced. Information regarding our past awards and past winners can be obtained online at www.nawic.com.au. Tickets for this event have been selling fast so make sure you purchase your tickets this week. |
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QLD MEMBERS' NIGHTThe QLD Chapter is delighted to extend an invitation to Members to the first "NAWIC Member's Night". |
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NAWIC Queensland Chapter Newsletter - Issue 1: April 2009Welcome to the return of a QLD NAWIC newsletter. Typically our council has been so busy bringing you great events and awards, organising scholarships and arranging mentoring programs that they simply forget to brag about it! Download: NAWIC Queensland Chapter Newsletter - Issue 1: April 2009 [PDF 994kb]. |
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Inspiring Stories of Qld Construction Girls come to light - Jan/Feb 2009The inspiring stories and achievements of Queensland's construction female workforce will come ot light tonight when the winners of the NAWIC Queensland 2008 Excellence Awards are announced. "Inspiring Stories of Queensland Construction Girls come to light" Download: NAWIC - Building Construction Magazine Article [PDF 968kb]. |
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Weekend Australian - 'Mummy shifts' woo women: 1st-2nd November, 2008The following article describes the phenomenon of flexible shifts within the construction industry. These shifts allow women to work while still tending to their children's schooling needs. "Mummy shifts woo women Download: NAWIC Qld 2008 - Weekend Australian [PDF 548kb]. |
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Media Release - Inspiring Stories: 31st October, 2008The following media release is dedicated to the entrants and the participants in the 2008 Queensland Excellence Awards. "Inspiring stories of Queensland construction girls come to light" Download: NAWIC Awards 2008 - Media Release - Inspiring Stories [PDF 81kb]. |
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Daily Mercury - Kathryn's knack for construction attracting kudos: 16th October, 2008The following article describes an individual woman's work in the construction industry, and her nomination in the 2008 Queensland Excellence Awards. "Many of these girls are cutting it with the boys: Download: NAWIC Awards - Kathryn Bujtor [PDF 456kb]. |
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Media Release - Record Entries: 10th October, 2008The following media release describes the 2008 Queensland Excellence Awards record number of entrants. "Record entries for NAWIC Queensland Excellence Awards" Download: NAWIC Awards 2008 - Media Release - Record Awards [PDF 58kb]. |
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City News - Hard Hats and Heels: October 9th, 2008The following article is taken from Brisbane's 'City News' and describes Carlie Wright - Qld's only plumbing inspector - encouraging other women to enter the NAWIC Queensland Excellence Awards. "Hard Hats and Hard Heels" Download: NAWIC Awards - City News [PDF 1427kb]. |
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Jobs for the girls: September 21st, 2008The following attachment contains an article taken from Brisbane's Sunday Mail about the shortage of tradespeople in the Queensland's construction sector, and opportunities it brings to women working in this industry. "Jobs for the girls Download: The Sunday Mail 210908 [PDF 320kb]. |
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Construction girls get the call to the spotlight: 17th September, 2008This media release calls for women in construction to be involved with the NAWIC Queensland Excellence Awards "NAWIC Queensland Chapter Media Release: Download: Call for nominations 17/09/2008 [PDF 93kb]. |
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05 October 2007Queensland’s construction girls showed they are a force to be reckoned with when the Queensland Chapter Awards was announced in a gala Presentation Dinner at Rydges South Bank on Friday 28 September. The night was a success all round with a sellout dinner and the awards also attracting record entries, particularly in the Young Achiever category. See the Qld Awards page for full details. |












