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Gender Diversity

Improving gender diversity in the Australian rail workforce is a key focus for the Australasian Railway Association (ARA).

Increasing female participation in rail plays a vital role in ensuring a strong, sustainable industry for the future and drives performance innovations and better solutions.

The ARA’s Women in Rail Committee was founded in 2016 with the goal of developing a national strategy and action plan to improve the representation of women across industry and create new opportunities for women to network, share information and access professional development.

Our latest Women in Rail Strategy 2023-2026 was released last year and is aimed at increasing female participation in the industry to help ensure its long-term sustainability.

Key contacts

Natalie Currey

General Manager – Supply Chain and Diversity
[email protected] +61 499 993 021

Mikaela Stewart

Policy Officer
[email protected]

The Australasian Railway Association acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of Australia, and their continuing connections to the land, waters and communities. We pay our respects to them and to their elders past, present and emerging.