Resources and Opportunities
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Career Mentor Linkage Program
Ongoing
Australian Society for Medical Research has as developed a web-based Career Mentor Linkage Program where mid careerASMR members have the opportunity to be matched to a career mentor.
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Industry Mentoring Network in STEM (IMNIS)
Ongoing
IMNIS provides PhD student mentees the opportunity to increase their understanding of the industry sector, strengthen their skills to be successful within any part of the STEM sector, and extend their professional network. Access the IMNIS Alumni Survey here.
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Speaking out about gender imbalance in invited speakers improves diversity
Omissions of qualified women scientists from major meeting programs continue to occur despite a surge in articles indicating persistent gender-discriminatory practices in hiring and promotion, and calls for gender balance in conference organizing committees.
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Busting myths about women in STEM
The Office of the Chief Scientist has published a paper that dispels four damaging and persistent myths facing women in STEM, and highlights the need for ongoing action to encourage and support women to pursue careers in these areas.
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Australia's STEM Workforce
A report by the Office of the Chief Scientist provides the first detailed analysis of Australia’s STEM trained workforce.
Diversity Council Australia
Diversity Council Australia (DCA) is the independent not-for-profit peak body leading diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We provide unique research, inspiring events and programs, curated resources and expert advice across all diversity dimensions to a community of member organisations.
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The Health Wrap
Get all the latest news for women in Health. All wrapped up. And delivered to your inbox every week.
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The STEM Wrap
Get all the latest news for women in STEM. All wrapped up. And delivered to your inbox every Wednesday afternoon.
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OECD - Bridging the digital gender divide
Bridging the Digital Gender Divide says women are not currently empowered to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the digital transformation. While G20 economies have taken important actions to narrow gender gaps in general, more needs to be done to increase the participation of women and girls in the digital economy so that they too can contribute to and benefit from the digital transformation that is under way.
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WGEA - Gender equality strategy guide
The Gender Equality Strategy Guide (Guide) equips you with the skills and resources to start and/or continue the change process towards greater gender equality in your organisation. The change process involves evaluating the current status of gender equality in your organisation, planning your organisation’s future gender equality objectives and actions as well as tracking your organisation’s progress over time.