Diversity of Thought Blog

When we start into complex, easily overwhelming terrain like gender equity, it’s seductive to want to throw up our hands, to wait for someone else to do something. And yet…

As the external facilitator, I came to Leveling the Playing Field with curiosity, commitment and conviction. I had seen the statistics, read all about the state of gender equity in…

The latest COAG report highlights the need to address pay equity for women, as well as boys’ lower attainment at school. As Mikaelewa Amberber, a Year 10 student at Sydney Girls High School says:…

Joss Whedon, director of “The Avengers” and the creator of some of fantastic shows, has a history of writing strong women characters. Back in 2006, the organization Equality Now honored…

Congratulations to Rosemary Vilgan who was awarded the 2013 Telstra Business Woman of the Year award. Related articles: http://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/qsuper-boss-wins-national-telstra-business-woman-of-the-year-gong/story-fnii5v6w-1226760165683

With just one sleep to go, 90 people are getting ready to attend tomorrow’s Level the Playing Field Symposium, to be facilitated by Maxime Fern, Jill Hufnagel, Marty Linsky, Robbie Macpherson, Phil…

One way of increasing productivity in Australia’s economy is to increase the labour force participation rates of women. Interestingly, due to the cultural and economic similarities with Australia, this article discusses…

Julia Gillard gave the keynote address at a Victorian Women’s Trust event in Melbourne this last weekend. She said the nation has nothing to fear about having a genuine conversation…

Australian boardrooms and C-suites are talking more about promoting gender balance in the top ranks but are still doing very little. “The rhetoric for change is getting louder but it’s…

Symposium calls for support from activists in Gender Diversity in Leadership “We need to hear from you and we need your support. Please participate!” This call for support comes from…