July 2021
Airservices Australia Tour – Townsville
In June, AWE Network members in Townsville got together for a networking event, which included a tour of the Airservices Australia Aviation Firefighting Station on the RAAF Base. Members were treated to an inside look of the station and appliances, and left with a greater understanding of local capabilities for
AWE QLD seeking expressions of interest
If you are an AWE member who is interested in supporting AWE QLD’s coordination, strategy and operations by joining a sub-committee, please email Chapter Co-Lead Jaimee Morgenbesser at [email protected] to discuss.
AWE Networking Dinner – Gold Coast – September 2021
Calling all AWE members who will be in the Gold Coast for the 2021 Disaster and Emergency Management Conference! AWE QLD will advise members of an AWE networking event when the new dates are announced. Book now
Calling all AWE NSW members
Calling all AWE NSW members As many of us stay at home to reduce the impact of COVID-19 within the community, we have an opportunity to reflect on the past 12-18 months and the changes that have occurred for women during and post emergencies. Our way of working and engagement
Introducing our AWE Scholarship Winners
We are thrilled to announce the successful applicants for the 2021 Phillipa Woolf Scholarship are Nicky Haslinghouse and Zoe Chenier-Hinde. While only one scholarship was originally on offer, the calibre of the candidates was so strong that two scholarships were made available.
June 2021
AWE membership of the Australian Gender Equality Council
AWE is proud to announce its membership to the Australian Gender Equality Council (AGEC). AGEC is Australia’s first independent, national body dedicated to driving gender equality. It is committed to creating the same rights and opportunities for women when it comes to pay, superannuation, the workplace and society. The members of AWE form part of AGEC’s
Nominations are now open for a new AWE committee member
Membership on the AWE Committee is an exciting, hands-on opportunity for the right person. If you are passionate about women in emergencies, and have the energy, time and commitment to be an active contributor to AWE, we want to hear from you. Please contact us for more information about this
Committee update
AWE Committee member Margaret Gray recently stepped down from the AWE Committee due to personal circumstances. We would like to thank Margaret for her enthusiastic contribution to AWE over the past six months, particularly for her work with members.
2021 Philippa Woolf Scholarship recipients announced
2021 Philippa Woolf Scholarship recipients announced AWE is thrilled to announce that the recipients of the 2021 Phillipa Woolf Scholarship are Nicky Haslinghouse and Zoe Chenier-Hinde. Philippa Woolf from ACIM said, "Together with our team, we are all looking forward to working with Nicky and Zoe as part of their
Winter Social Networking event – 11th June
Come along to our Winter Social Networking event. 5-6pm on Friday 11 June. It’s easy to attend from the warmth of your home or office, as we are meeting online. Bring a warm drink or a glass of wine and mix and mingle with other AWEsome members. Our Wonder Room is
May 2021
AWE Melbourne Networking Breakfast postponed
***POSTPONED *** Unfortunately due to the Melbourne COVID19 lockdown, the AWE networking breakfast scheduled for 3rd June has been postponed. We will advise you of the rescheduled date.
AWE Networking Breakfast – Melbourne CBD – 3 June 2021
Now that many are returning to the office, it is a great opportunity to come together face to face to share and connect over stories, opportunities and challenges. Please come and join us for an informal breakfast, coffee and great conversation in June. Let us know if you can make