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01/06/2026

Off Site, Not Out of Mind campaign launched to support working parents in construction

Today, on Global Day of Parents, The National Association of Women in Construction has launched Offsite, Not Out of Mind, a national campaign to change how the construction industry supports working parents through pregnancy, parental leave and the r

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6/1/2026 12:00:00 PM

12/05/2026

Appointment of new director to NAWIC board

NAWIC has appointed the first man to its Board of Directors, marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s 30-year history. Glenn Merkel joins Jennifer Gillett (National Chairperson), Susan Mercer (National Vice Chairperson), Director Anna Br

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5/12/2026 12:00:00 PM

15/04/2026

Male Allies Training and Industry Challenge launched in New South Wales

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) yesterday launched the Male Allies Training and Industry Challenge in New South Wales at the Warringah Freeway Project in Artarmon, marking a key milestone in the national Allyship in Action:

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4/15/2026 8:00:00 AM

13/04/2026

National Awards for Excellence winners announced

Congratulations to the winners of the National Association of Women in Construction’s National Awards for Excellence selected from 55 nominees and 24 finalists.

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4/13/2026 12:00:00 PM

15/03/2026

National Male Allies Program in Construction launched

Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles has launched the Male Allies Training Course, part of the national Allyship in Action: Transforming Culture to Attract and Retain Women project led by the NAWIC.

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3/15/2026 12:00:00 PM

08/03/2026

NAWIC NSW 2026 Executive Women’s Leadership and Emerging Women’s Leader Scholarships announced

The National Association of Women in Construction NSW has awarded two prestigious government sponsored scholarships worth a total of $45,000 to TTW Director Nishmin Hallam and Northrop Principal Structural Engineer Isabel Duffy.

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3/8/2026 12:00:00 PM

06/03/2026

SA International Women’s Day 2026 Leadership Lunch Speech - Cathryn Greville CEO

SA International Women’s Day 2026 Leadership Lunch Speech - Cathryn Greville CEO Cathryn Greville has honoured the women of construction who came before us while focusing on the work we all still have to do to achieve gender equity in her speech.

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3/6/2026 2:00:00 PM

15/01/2026

NAWIC Bright Ideas Grants support parental leave and onsite hygiene projects

Bright Ideas Grants support parental leave and onsite hygiene projects A pilot program offering supported pathways for women in construction navigating parental leave and an innovative project to provide hygiene facilities for women onsite have earn

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1/15/2026 12:00:00 PM

25/11/2025

NSW Awards for Excellence 2025 Speech | Cathryn Greville NAWIC CEO

Cathryn Greville says the future for women in construction is both bright and challenging in her speech celebrating the NSW Awards for Excellence and NAWIC’s achievements in our milestone 30th Anniversary Year.

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11/25/2025 2:00:00 PM

14/07/2025

Unacceptable behaviour shines light on the extent of culture change needed in construction

NAWIC supports an inquiry into claims of coercive, bullying, intimidatory and illegal practices and conduct by the CFMEU Queensland branch. This type of behaviour is never acceptable

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7/14/2025 2:00:00 PM

11/07/2025

End of Financial Year Video Wrap-up

Watch our video featuring National Chairperson Jennifer Gillett and CEO Cathryn Greville as outlining our achievements over the past financial year and our priorities for 2025 - 2026.

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7/11/2025 12:00:00 PM

16/05/2025

NAWIC National Awards recognise excellence and honour founder

A talented field of 21 finalists from across the country gathered in Sydney for the National Association of Women in Construction’s National Awards for Excellence event on 9 May.

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5/16/2025 12:00:00 PM

07/05/2025

NAWIC Bright Ideas Grants support innovative projects

An awareness raising careers website portal and a bold work experience initiative aiming to break down barriers are the winners of this year’s National Association of Women in Construction’s 2025 Bright Ideas Grants.

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5/7/2025 12:00:00 PM

23/04/2025

Building Australia’s Future: ACIF’s Policy Priorities for the 2025 Federal Election

The Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) has released its 2025 Policy Priorities leading into the federal election.

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4/23/2025 7:00:00 AM

22/04/2025

Redefining Success in Construction – Inside Construction AU article by Cathryn Greville

NAWIC is reshaping the industry’s definition of success by driving cultural change. CEO Cathryn Greville says we are on the cusp of a cultural shift that sees workplaces accommodate the respective needs of all workers.

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4/22/2025 8:00:00 AM