Gippsland is undergoing a major transition from a coal dependent economy to a hub for renewable energy, including wind, solar and emerging technologies. This shift is creating new opportunities for economic growth, innovation and regional development.
To ensure these benefits are shared fairly, gender equity must be part of how this transition is designed and delivered.
Gippsland Women’s Health is delivering a free leadership program to support people working in the New Energy sector to build the knowledge, skills and confidence to advance gender equity in their workplaces and communities.
Open to people of all genders, this program brings together participants from across Gippsland to explore practical, meaningful ways to create safer, fairer and more inclusive environments.
As the energy sector transitions, gender equity is critical to meeting the needs of workforces, communities, stakeholders and investors.
Workplaces and communities that prioritise gender equity:
Organisations that actively embed gender equity not only strengthen their internal culture, but also demonstrate leadership on issues that matter to their workforce and the broader community.
This program helps participants understand how gender inequity shows up in workplaces and communities – and what can realistically be done about it.
Delivered as an interactive six-workshop series running August to December, the program builds awareness of gender equity while developing the leadership skills needed to foster truly inclusive environments. Each session runs for five hours and will be held in person in the Latrobe Valley area. Further details, including dates and locations, will be available soon.
Participants will:
Explore – gender equity and intersectionality, equitable leadership in practice, tools and frameworks for change, and practical actions relevant to their organisation and community.
Build capability in – applying equitable leadership principles, using accountability mechanisms to support sustainable change, and learning alongside peers from across the New Energy sector.
Gain – the confidence to lead gender-equitable change within their role, practical skills to apply equity frameworks in real-world settings, and connection to a regional network of like-minded leaders.
Program Features
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This program is open to people of all genders who live or work in Gippsland and are part of, or connected to, the New Energy sector.
The program is suitable for both emerging and established leaders, as well as those who are passionate about creating more inclusive workplaces and communities.
If you would like to get in touch with us for more information, please email training@gwhealth.asn.au or call 1800 805 448
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