Apprentice Budgeting Tips to Manage Finances
It can be tough, especially in your first couple of years as an apprentice, to manage your money on an apprenticeship wage. Here we have some simple suggestions to help you SAVE and REACH YOUR MONEY GOALS. Step 1: Create a Separate Savings Account Why? Out of sight, out of mind. This helps you build […]
BUSY at Gold Coast Marine Careers Open Day
At Coomera Marine Precinct on the Gold Coast, the inaugural Marine Careers Open Day was held for the first time and by all accounts was a resounding success. As many industries are experiencing skills shortages, the open day was held to attract people to the industry and the many roles that can be found in […]
It’s Women’s Health Week 2022
Just like all of our BUSY Sisters, Jean Hailes is a pioneer for women! When she realised back in 2013 that there was no event dedicated to women’s health in Australia, she took it upon herself to run the very first national Women’s Health Week. In that initial year, thousands of women across Australia subscribed […]
Introducing new Mentors for BUSY Sisters
Supporting women to enter non-traditional (or male-dominated) career paths is important for Australia, not just from an important diversity perspective but because right now, many industries are desperately seeking skilled workers, particularly in the trades sector. BUSY Sisters is an Australian government funded program that aims to support women who are newly entering a male-dominated […]
Effective Communication in a Male-Dominated Workplace
Communication is an intrinsic element of our existence—it’s how we build our relationships, how we share vital information, how we solve our conflicts and even how we fortify our sense of self. If 10,000 hours makes an expert, we would all be master communicators by the age of 5. It can be easy then, to […]
How COVID drove more women into trades
For as long as the demand for skilled tradies has existed, there have been women—smart, strong, and skilled—ready to do business. These women were by no means the typical tradie, and even today females make up less than 2% of Australia’s tradie population. The skilled trades are widely considered to be men’s work, and this […]
National Reconciliation Week 2022
National Reconciliation Week is a reminder for all Australians to contribute to achieving reconciliation for our first nation’s people in Australia, prompting all of us to learn about our shared histories and cultures. The week always runs from 27 May to 3 June as it coincides with two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey so […]
Anja proves it’s never too late to follow your dreams
Entering her mid-thirties, Anja had hit a career roadblock. Intensely bored with her office job, Anja wanted to pursue a career that matched her passion for sustainability and the environment. Taking the plunge a few short years ago, Anja bravely stepped away from her indoor life and commenced an apprenticeship in Bush Regeneration. This entailed […]
At 18 years of age, Elly-May is the true definition of a ‘go-getter’
In high school, Elly-May used the connection of her friend’s mother who worked in an office to get work experience. Her friend’s mother took Elly-May’s request to her boss, who allowed her one week of work experience. By the end of her third day there, she’d impressed the boss into offering her a job. This […]
The Balancing Act
You’ve probably heard of her. That woman who does it all—She works thrice as hard as her male counterparts because just as much isn’t enough. Her house is spotless, her kids are always clean and happy, she keeps the romance alive, and she still makes time to paint in the evenings and lay on the […]