Our Vision

An equitable construction industry where women fully participate

Increase Women in Leadership Positions

Actively encourage all industry sectors to employ women in leadership and decision-making roles so that whole-of-industry policy and cultural change is achieved actively and purposefully.

Focus on Education

To identify and create clear pathways for women to have a career in construction, from school students through to senior leaders.

Put Gender on the Tender

To advocate for minimum of 30% female participation in all construction projects across both white and blue collar roles.

Reduce gender pay gap

Reduce the gender pay gap in the construction industry from the current 20% to below the national average (14%), achieving a partway goal of 12% by 2024 then focusing on pay parity into the future.

Increase Retention

Increase the attraction and retention of women in the workplace by encouraging the continuation of flexible working hours, flexible working practices and flexible workplaces.

Champion Positive Change

To develop NAWIC guidelines for best practice in achieving both gender diversity and pay parity, while also encouraging industry leaders to actively implement, review and improve their practices in accordance with the guidelines.

NAWIC

We Advocate For Change | We Educate & Empower | We Connect | We Are Nawic

We help women be who they want to be in construction

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is an Australian, not-for-profit organisation formed in 1995.

NAWIC is led by a team of passionate volunteers who all strive to help champion and empower women in the construction and related industries to reach their full potential. With Chapters in every state and territory, we are also part of a global network of NAWIC organisations, including those in the United States, New Zealand and Canada.

NAWIC provides a forum for its members to meet and exchange information, ideas and solutions. We also offer our members an opportunity to expand personal and business networks, maintain awareness of industry developments, improve skills and knowledge and make a contribution to other women in the construction industry.

Board of Directors

The following Board of Directors are from a variety of different roles within the construction industry. The Board establishes our strategy, set the benchmark for each association and epitomise all our vision, mission and values.

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	Kristine Scheul	National Chairperson	14275
	Christina Yiakkoupis	National Vice Chairperson	7044
	Miriam D'Souza	National Treasurer	6390
	Fiona Doherty	Director	16161
	Hayley Gilmour	Director	8376
	Kylie Judd	Director	27260
	Samantha Woodward	Director	17510

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Strategic Plan

Please enjoy this video outlining our new Strategic Plan.