The ARA is launching its latest report, Progressing Gender Equality in the Australasian Rail Industry, in Sydney on Wednesday 17 July.
The ARA and National Women in Transport will launch the report, Progressing Gender Equality in the Australasian Rail Industry, and hold a panel discussion on gender diversity on Wednesday 17 July.
Members of the rail industry are invited to the launch, which will be held 9.30am-11.30am (panel discussion 10.40am-11.10am) at Customer Central, Transport for NSW, Level 3, 477 Pitt St, Sydney
The ARA, in partnership with National Women in Transport, engaged Diversity Partners to undertake this significant research to:
- Investigate the barriers and challenges hindering women’s entry, retention and progression in the rail industry;
- Explain the benefits of achieving gender parity and fostering women’s leadership within the rail industry; and
- Explore best practice initiatives and provide recommendations to foster greater gender diversity, drawing on successful practices in various industries within Australia and globally.
At the launch, Katie Spearritt, CEO of Diversity Partners, will present the findings of the research and key recommendations for individual organisations and across industry. The launch will be followed by an industry panel discussion with:
- Caroline Wilkie, Chief Executive Officer, Australasian Railway Association
- Carolyn Walsh, Chair, National Transport Commission
- Katie Spearritt, Chief Executive Officer, Diversity Partners
- Matt Longland, Chief Executive Officer, Sydney Trains
- Naomi Knight, Senior Project Manager – Pre-contracts Rail and Transport, John Holland
There will also be an opportunity for networking at the event.