Building confidence and skills with Habitat Women
Western Sydney Women is proud to support the Habitat Women program which empowers women with a positive learning experience building their confidence and skills in a way that leads to employment in maintenance and repairs in the building and construction industry.
Introducing the next generation of women to STEM and Trades
WSW held a Future is Bright STEM and Trades Bootcamp, partnering with Endeavour Energy (NSW) to empower high school girls to expand their career options
Careers Connect Jobs of the Future 2024
During June we held Careers Connect Job Readiness Training and Jobs Information Sessions in Parramatta and Penrith, connecting with almost 100 women looking to re-enter the workforce or change their careers.
The Future is Bright STEM and Trades Bootcamp
WSW held a Future is Bright STEM and Trades Bootcamp, partnering with Endeavour Energy (NSW) to empower high school girls to expand their career options
Bridging the financial education gap for high school girls
In March we launched our Future Not Followers program which aims to equip high school girls with financial literacy skills. This impactful initiative is set to reach five schools across regional NSW, from Bathurst to Bowral.
Reflecting on the Future of Women in Western Sydney Summit 2024
On March 8th 2024, International Women’s Day, we gathered 300 attendees at Oatlands Estate for the Future of Women in Western Sydney Summit, featuring 29 change makers and leaders of Western Sydney.
Insightful and candid discussion to kick off 2024 roundtables
For our first roundtable for 2024, hosted at Organica in the Inner West, Allegra Spender MP, federal member for Wentworth, discussed the significance of authenticity for women in leadership roles, emphasising the importance of the gender lens and the pivotal role diversity plays in politics.
Announcing the Future of Women in Western Sydney Summit on IWD 2024
We are excited to announce that we are holding the Future of Women in Western Sydney Summit on International Women’s Day, 8th March 2024 at Oatlands House.
Learn more and purchase tickets today: westernsydneysummit.com.au
Women in trades – Build Your New Career program launch
For our cohort of women in our Build Your New Career program, the next couple of weeks will reveal the endless opportunities that are available in the construction and trades industries.
Empowering the next generation of women in STEM and trades
Spanning across our three Future is Bright STEM & Trades Bootcamps in 2023, we partnered with Endeavour Energy to expand career choices for over 110 girls from 25 high schools across Western Sydney.
Australian Financial Review: Helping western Sydney girls and women overcome stereotypes for a STEM career
A special feature in The Australian Financial Review today highlighted the important work being done in Western Sydney including our very own STEM programs for high school girls and executive women.
The Future is Bright, Powered by Endeavour Energy
We recently had the privilege of partnering with Endeavour Energy to hold the second of our Future is Bright STEM & Trades Bootcamps for high school girls at Endeavour Energy’s Technical Training Centre in Prestons.
Women’s Job Summit: Bringing employers to you
This July we had the pleasure of holding our second Women’s Job Summit in Hawkesbury, funded by the Workforce Australia Local Jobs Program and in partnership with AMES Australia.
‘Local. Link. Learn.’ Networking Lunch
Local businesswomen connecting and learning from each other is the concept at the heart of our ‘Local. Link. Learn.’ lunches. In partnership with Hawkesbury City Council, we brought together a fantastic group of passionate businesswomen to share, learn and network.
That’s a wrap - Careers Connect Bootcamps
This week we ran two Careers Connect Bootcamps in the Hawkesbury region.
With funding from Workforce Australia Local Jobs and in partnership with AMES Australia, these bootcamps have launched a platform for women seeking to advance their professional journeys.
Empowering Employment: Our upcoming Women's Job Summit
After the success of the Women's Job Summit last year we are back again, this time in Hawkesbury!
WISE Women Graduation
Congratulations to all the WISE Women program graduates. Completing a program like this takes dedication, hard work, and perseverance, and it's great to see how your efforts have paid off.
Announcing our Western Sydney Women Business Lunch in Hawkesbury!
Western Sydney Women are partnering with Hawkesbury Council for our Western Sydney Business Women 'Local. Link. Learn' networking lunch for women small business owners within the Hawkesbury area.
The future is looking bright with Endeavour Energy
This past school holidays we held our first Future is Bright STEM & Trades Bootcamp in partnership with Endeavour Energy (NSW)!
WSBW Liverpool Lunch - Supercharge your Business
Last week we held the first of our ‘Local. Link. Learn.’ Networking Lunch Series at the Mercure Hotel Liverpool with an amazing group of determined, passionate business women in partnership with Liverpool City Council.