Shenton Park Dogs’ Refuge Home is one of our exhibitors at the WIMWA 2015 Summit

Shenton Park Dogs’ Refuge Home is one of our exhibitors at the WIMWA 2015 Summit

At the Dogs Refuge Home, we love dogs … We save over 1000 unwanted, abandoned and abused dogs every year. With around 100 beautiful four legged friends in our care, chances are your next addition to the family is waiting patiently for you. With so many dogs desperate for a second chance, please visit us before you go to a pet shop or breeder. You may prefer to foster rather […]

Gender Diversity in the Workplace

Gender Diversity in the Workplace

An opportunity to hear from a fantastic champion of gender diversity Gender diversity in the workplace rightly continues to be seen as one of a handful of critical issues which must be addressed to allow Australia to reach our full potential. Why is this issue such a hot one and why is it of such importance to both men and women alike? Gender Diversity in the Workplace – Women In […]

MCA AICD 2015 Women in Mining Scholarships – applications now open

MCA AICD 2015 Women in Mining Scholarships – applications now open

MCA AICD 2015 Women in Mining Scholarships Please note the applications for the MCA AICD 2015 Women in Mining Scholarships, in partnership with BHP Billiton and Downer EDI Mining, are now open. The scholarships are an initiative by the mining industry to encourage more female participation on mining company boards by increasing the pool of board-ready women. To date there have been eleven recipients of these scholarships, with four scholarships […]

WIMWA Mentoring Program S2 applications extended

WIMWA Mentoring Program S2 applications extended

This is your final opportunity to apply for the WIMWA Mentoring Program S2 2015. WIMWA Mentoring Program S2 2015 – mentee applications have been extended to Wednesday 15th April 2015 and can be downloaded using the following link here. Please see the attached flyer here for more information.

Winners of the 2015 Women in Resources Awards

Winners of the 2015 Women in Resources Awards

Friday 6th of March Five inspiring women working in the resources sector and an outstanding company have been recognised at the 2015 Women in Resources Awards presented by the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME). CME Chief Executive Reg Howard-Smith presented the awards at a breakfast ceremony, attended by more than 1,000 people.  The event also featured a panel of industry leaders and experts discussing how to […]

CME 2015 Women in Resources Awards Finalists Announced

CME 2015 Women in Resources Awards Finalists Announced

CME is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2015 Women in Resources Awards In addition, registrations are now open for the breakfast presentation event and voting for the People’s Choice Awards. Details of these is contained below. Outstanding Company Initiative Atlas Iron – Women in Atlas Women in Atlas is a strategic and proactive group with clear objectives set to improve diversity and the work environment for female employees. […]

WIMWA Mentoring Program applications extended

WIMWA Mentoring Program applications extended

This is your final opportunity to apply for the WIMWA Mentoring Program S1 2015. WIMWA Mentoring Program S1 2015 – mentee applications have been extended to Friday 14th November and can be downloaded using the following link here. Please see the attached flyer here for more information.

Women in Resources Awards nominations closing soon

Women in Resources Awards nominations closing soon

Nominations are still being accepted for the 2015 Women in Resources Awards. The awards recognise the increasingly important role of women in the Western Australian resources sector and the innovative initiatives companies are putting in place to increase the participation of women in our sector. Nominations close on Friday 7 November 2014. The awards categories and guidelines for submitting nominations can be found here. Contact Susan Cull for more information. You […]

Our Real Earth, Geology and Environment

Our Real Earth, Geology and Environment

An event open to all school teachers and students (years 7 to 12) This is an amazing event with fabulous speakers sharing their experiences in our industry. A great eye opening career development opportunity. To present earth processes to school teachers and interested students, explaining what these processes mean for the economy, sustainability and environment. Teachers will be provided with materials and resources to assist future teaching activity. Both teachers […]

Department of Local Government and Communities WIMWA Mentoring Program Scholarships – Semester One 2015

Department of Local Government and Communities WIMWA Mentoring Program Scholarships – Semester One 2015

Recipents of the DLGC Scholarship for Semester Two: Sarah Connolly (First from left), Stephanie Graskoski (middle), and  Lacey Fillipich (second from right) The Department of Local Government and Communities is committed to supporting initiatives which enable women to enhance their economic independence and overcome barriers to their participation in leadership roles.  Western Australia’s mining and resources sector continues to provide significant opportunities for women. To enable women to make the […]