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25.01.2022 With a sheer love of the sport and the backing of the Australian Racing Drivers' Club our own #WomenInAutomotive member, Rachelle Stirling, has founded Race Chix Motorsport and launched an all-female racing school at the Sydney Motorsports Park. The program is the first of its kind in Australia and is dedicated to training women in #motorsports aged 16 and over, to give them the same opportunities as men. Formula One, Supercars and even go-karting are heavily male-dominated industries from the driver's seats to the pits, yet motorsport is one sport where men and women can compete alongside each other with no age or gender barriers. Read more below

25.01.2022 It just makes sense.

24.01.2022 The text chain of dreams

24.01.2022 Today, Apple announced CarKey, part of the newest features to be released with the iOS14 Update. The CarKey works with near-field communication (NFC) and will allow you to unlock the boot, the car, and turn over the engine directly from your phone. You'll also be able to send and revoke invitations to contacts so they can access your car with their phones. The first car supported will be the new 2021 BMW Group 5 Series, and Apple says they're working on an industry-wide stand...ard that would use its new U1 ultra wideband chip. What do you think? Incredible step forward in technology? Let us know!

24.01.2022 Our brain automatically tells us that we are safe with people who look, think, and act similar to us. That's a survival trick. This was useful hundreds of years ago, but actively disadvantages us today. Overcoming unconscious bias is the single most essential step for businesses and individuals that want to succeed. Want to learn more about how to overcome an unconscious bias that you are projecting, or having projected onto you, in the automotive industry? Our guidebook ...'How to Attract, Recruit, and Retain Women in the Australian Automotive Industry' is available for free download now at: https://www.womeninautomotive.com.au/guidebook See more

23.01.2022 Job Opportunity Newcastle's own Radical Mechanical are on the hunt for either a 3rd/4th year #apprentice or fully qualified Senior Mechanic to join the team, and they're eager to increase the representation of women in their workforce. Here's the details: Location: 286 Darby St Cooks Hill (Newcastle).... Must be an Australian Resident. Duties: carry out major/minor repair work and service work on a large range of vehicles, including classic cars/race cars. Ongoing learning is provided. Being a senior position, will be responsible for carrying out this work in a timely manner and at a high quality whilst unsupervised. This position has the opportunity to turn into a workshop lead role. Opportunity to gain pink and blue slip tickets. Interested or know someone who could be the perfect fit? Get in touch with Cody Mckay at [email protected] or by calling 02 4606 2929

23.01.2022 While we eagerly await the return of our coveted in-person events, we are proud to bring our community the latest in #networking opportunities, WinA's Morning Cuppa! We've all done our time in large scale online #events, waiting for your turn to talk, only to have it drowned out by someone else not realising their mic is still on in the background. WinA's Morning Cuppa will provide intimate opportunities for our #community to genuinely chat, discuss their latest work endeavo...urs, and connect with like-minded #women, all from the comfort and safety of your own home and with your morning cuppa in hand! With limited group sizes (less than 10 per session), WinA's Morning Cuppa hopes to provide an outlet for our members still in #lockdown, and for members not in lockdown, the opportunity to expand interstate (and international) #connections with other women working across the industry. Tickets essential, so register now at: https://www.womeninautomotive.com.au/events

23.01.2022 In our guidebook, one dealership put themselves under the lens to test the theory that hiring women leads to higher turnover and expenses. When faced with poor hiring outcomes, the dealership utilised a recruitment tool to conduct blind screening to remove candidate demographics such as gender, age, and race. The results?... In just eight months they reduced turnover by 23%, with the savings in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Want to learn more about the benefits of supporting women in automotive? Our guidebook 'How to Attract, Recruit, and Retain Women in the Australian Automotive Industry' is available to download for free at: https://www.womeninautomotive.com.au/guidebook

23.01.2022 The HEIGHT of heartbreak . . . #carladies #carmemes #funnycar #womeninautomotive #redcar

23.01.2022 "When I first started selling #cars it was very rare to find another #woman in the role, which does make you feel isolated. I’d get a number of non-subtle comments along the lines of she doesn’t know what she’s doing, or customers instantly asking for a man to help them instead. Because of this, I always teach the women I work with to become overeducated in their roles. #Knowledge certainly becomes a power in that kind of a situation." This month we are proud to feature WinA member, Linzi Eccles, and her inspiring journey form part-time Salesperson to Assistant New Car Manager at Frankston Toyota . Read Linzi's full feature at: https://www.womeninautomotive.com.au/linzi-eccles-wina-memb

21.01.2022 So excited to see one of our amazing Women in Automotive International Women's Day 2020 speakers, Molly Taylor bringing her rally champion excellence to Channel 7's brutal #SASAustralia ! Make sure to tune in next Mon & Tues at 7:30pm to see Molly's journey. Go Molly!

21.01.2022 Victorian filmmakers aged between 18 and 25 are eligible to enter the Victorian Government and Transport Accident Commission's competition to cast a spotlight on road safety. A panel of judges from the TAC and the film and advertising industry will select a winner, who will receive a $50,000 production budget to make their film, with the help of award-winning production company Airbag. The winner will also receive $5,000 in prize money and their film will feature during Vill...age Cinema screenings across Victoria. Interested? Head to https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/road-safety/split-second to learn more and enter.

20.01.2022 Hands up everyone who knows that #WomeninAutomotive membership is open to both men and women across the industry, and that it's done both easily and for FREE at: https://www.womeninautomotive.com.au/join-us ?

18.01.2022 Looking for an online event where you can learn from an expert speaker? Mas National's Collective - Inspiring Women in Business, may just have the event for you! Each event features an inspirational presenter as well as a charity to which Mas contributes a $1,000 donation towards. The online events are free with the next event coming up on Tuesday October 6th, featuring presenter Chelsea Pottenger from EQ Minds.... Chelsea speaks openly about her battles with Post Natal Depression and is a proud advocate of the Gidget Foundation Australia. Her presentation is focused around changing the way you react to stress to help you become a calmer, happier and more productive version of yourself. Interested? Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/collective-online-with-chel

17.01.2022 "There is no better way to learn, in my opinion, than to continuously seek feedback from people that have helped you to become who you are currently, both personally and professionally. In terms of resources outside of mentors, the growth I’ve seen of Women in Automotive - WinA has been amazing, what it has become now is inspiring. I told my colleagues about my nomination for WinA’s member of the month and they were all over it, everyone had either heard of or interacted wit...h WinA and were so excited for me. It’s become a real industry leader." Monique Cotton's journey from Trainee Sales Consultant at a Volkswagen dealership to current Regional Manager for VIC, TAS, and SA in Gumtree Australia 's Motors team is certainly one to inspire, but just like the majority of women working in automotive, it hasn't been without it's challenges. That's why we are proud to feature Monique as our September WinA Member of the Month! Read more on Monique's automotive journey at: https://www.womeninautomotive.com.au/monique-cotton-wina-me

17.01.2022 What draws you to #WomenInAutomotive ? Are you motivated by the fact that women currently only make up 22% of the Australian automotive workforce? Have you had a personal experience that motivates you to drive #diversity? Do you just enjoy the WinA cupcakes and cookies at our events? Leave a comment below and let us know!

16.01.2022 "As I moved into #leadership positions, I would regularly be the only woman, or one of very few, in the room. Regardless of my attitude and mindset, it was very intimidating. I was made to feel like I was there in place of someone else, rather than in my own capacity and capability. In addition to that, my cultural background which I am proud of, often adds another dimension to how I am perceived. We still have much to do when it comes to unconscious bias in and outside the... workplace." Today, we are so excited to share the story of our #WomenInAutomotive Member of the Month, Priyani Withanarachi, and how falling into automotive after the birth of her second son, led her to spearheading industry first #supplychain transformations. Read Priyani's feature here: https://www.womeninautomotive.com.au/priyani-withanaarchi-m

16.01.2022 Attracting and retaining women isn't the right thing to do. Attracting and retaining women is the ONLY thing to do for businesses that want to succeed. Interested to learn more? Our smart-business guidebook 'How to Attract, Recruit, and Retain Women in the Australian Automotive Industry' is available for (free) download from womeninautomotive.com.au now.

15.01.2022 "Learning to adjust your techniques is one of your biggest strengths. Just because you might approach a skill or a task differently doesn’t make you any less capable. Women in automotive are just as capable as our male counterparts." - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic, Ashley Beeby. This month we are so excited to feature Ashley as our #WomenInAutomotive member of the month! Whether it's completing her apprenticeship 7 months early, advocating for women working in trades, or writing her first fiction novel, Ashley is carving an inspiring path for a woman who accidentally fell into the industry. Read more on our feature with Ashley on our blog: https://www.womeninautomotive.com.au/ashley-beeby-member-fe

14.01.2022 2020 has been intense to say the least, so it's important to remember to check in with yourself regularly. Looking for that extra bit of support? Connect with a community of like-minded professionals by signing up as a #WomenInAutomotive member today - it's free and done easily at: https://www.womeninautomotive.com.au/join-us

13.01.2022 It's a tough realisation ...

13.01.2022 What does Women in Automotive even do?! . So glad you asked! . We've actually been an initiative of the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) since 1999.... . We work to provide a place for women working across all levels and sectors of the automotive industry to network, feel supported, and grow. . From apprentices, techs, service managers, drivers, sales consultants, and chief executives, we aim to support, empower , and promote women through a number of resources and initiatives - such as industry guidebooks, networking and informational events, and scholarship opportunities - just to name a few! . We also recently got some shiny new pamphlets that go into more detail about who we are. . Want to know more? Head to womeninautomotive.com.au and all the info you could need is there for you! See more

12.01.2022 Elections for the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce - VACC Divisional Executive Committees open on July 13th and close on July 31st. So, we're putting a call out to our WinA/VACC community to put forward nominations, and improve the current percentage of women on these committees, as it currently sits at only 8.5%! The criteria is quite simple, your business must be a current financial member of the relevant VACC Division (and has been so for at least 1 year).... You can nominate for a position on any of the following VACC Divisional Executive Committees : Victorian Automotive Dealers Association (VADA) Used Car Traders’ Division (UCTD) Automotive Dismantlers and Recyclers’ Division (ADRD) Motorcycle Industry Division (MID) Automotive Electrical Division (AED) Automobile Repairers’ Division (ARD) Body Repair Division (BRD) Commercial Vehicle Industry Association (Victoria) (CVIAV) Engine Reconditioner and Radiator Service Division (ERRSD) Farm and Industrial Machinery Dealers’ Association (FIMDA) General Member Division Service Station and Convenience Store Division (SSCSD) Towing Operators’ Division (TOD) Victorian Tyre Dealers’ Association (VTDA) Want to know more? Give Isabella at #WomenInAutomotive a call on 03 9829 1141

12.01.2022 "Turning 60 this year, I found that I had to know someone just to get a foot in the door, as not only was I a minority by my gender but also by my age. When I found the #WomenInAutomotive guidebook 'How to Attract, Recruit, and Retain Women in the #AustralianAutomotive Industry', I thought that was fantastic. Resources like the guidebook weren’t there 10 years ago, and trust me, I looked very hard to find something similar." This month we are so proud to feature Jacqui Carrol...l of Bendigo Accident Repair Centre and Bendigo Retro Muscle Cars as our WinA Member of the Month! Whether it's her current roles, her past experience owning a panel shop, or her involvement with motor racing from both a grass roots and professional level, Jacqui leads an incredibly involved life in automotive, and we are proud to feature her. Read Jacqui's Member of the Month interview at: https://www.womeninautomotive.com.au/jacqui-carroll-wina-me

12.01.2022 One of our main goals at #WomenInAutomotive is to provide a platform to women across the industry. The incredible Jessica Dane of Triple Eight Race Engineering did just that at our last pre-covid event for #InternationalWomensDay 2020, and clearly, had the house mesmerised What WinA events do you want to see in the future (once it’s safe to do so again)?... Let us know! See more

10.01.2022 This week marks one year since we launched our smart-business guidebook 'How to Attract, Recruit, and Retain Women in the Australian Automotive Industry' to a sold out crowd of 130 guests at Melbourne's amazing Rivers Edge Events venue. With presentations from the Hon. Jaala Pulford, the Global Diversity List's Troy Roderick, and the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce - VACC's Geoff Gwilym, the launch saw our guidebook fly off the shelves. Interested in getting a copy y...ourself? This free #WomenInAutomotive resource is available to download from: https://www.womeninautomotive.com.au/guidebook , or get in touch at [email protected] to organise collection of a physical copy. See more

10.01.2022 From today, learner permit and licence testing including drive tests, are set to resume across regional Victoria in line with the Victorian Government’s roadmap to reopening. The first priority under the staged resumption will be to re-book tests for those in regional Victoria whose appointments were postponed in March due to the initial coronavirus restrictions. These customers will be contacted by VicRoads directly to reschedule their test in the order of cancellation. New ...appointments will be available once the backlog of postponed tests is cleared. Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Ben Carroll has commented on the resumption, saying, A driver’s licence opens up a world of possibility for people in regional Victoria and we’re now in a position to safely resume testing so that they can access employment, study and other activities. Read more on this announcement here: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/licence-testing-resume-regio

09.01.2022 It's officially been five and a half months since we were last able to sit in a room with our amazing #WomenInAutomotive community to share, inspire, and learn how to best support women working across the industry. What kind of events do you want to see from us once it's safe to do so in Victoria again? Or, are you based interstate and interested in running your own WinA event? Let us know and get in touch at https://www.womeninautomotive.com.au/contact-us

08.01.2022 For the first time in the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce - VACC's history, one divisional committee is now equally represented by both men (six) and women (five), including the committee Chair, Carly Ruggeri, Director of Europanels in Geelong. We recently spoke with Ruggeri on the Body Repair Division Committee's accomplishment, and what it means for the industry, as it faces one of it's most trying times in history. Read more here: ... https://www.womeninautomotive.com.au/brd-s-path-to-equal-re See more

08.01.2022 While we are proud to support women working in automotive across Australia, just like the majority of our members, we are based in Victoria. The latest Covid restrictions haven't been easy for anyone, the automotive industry included. We hope our platform can provide a place of community, amusement, information, and inspiration during this time and long after it. Are you one of our many members from a state outside of Victoria? Leave a comment of encouragement for our Victorian members below

07.01.2022 The Victorian Government is inviting women from #countryVictoria to build their #leadershipskills and apply for the 2021 Victorian Rural Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Program, with applications now open! Victorian women involved in agriculture or the agricultural supply chain are encouraged to apply for this year’s intake (in terms of automotive, this could include farm machinery, quad bikes, etc.). Participants in the Leadership Program build expertise in areas such as ho...w to effectively build teams, financial and business management, governance and networking. For more information and to apply for a funded place in the leadership program, see the #VictorianRuralWomensNetwork website at: extensionaus.com.au/VRWNetwork

06.01.2022 Missing the connection and opportunity of #networking events? While we eagerly await the safe return of in-person gatherings, we are proud to provide our community with the next best option, WinA's Morning Cuppa virtual networking event! With limited, small groups lead by our incredible committee members, WinA's Morning Cuppa provides an outlet for those still in #lockdown, and for members not in lockdown, the opportunity to expand interstate connections with other #women wo...rking across the industry. Interested? Make sure to register before it's booked out at: https://www.womeninautomotive.com.au/morning-cuppa-virtual-

06.01.2022 "When someone asks me ‘how do you work in #auto events, don’t you have long hours? Who looks after your children?’ I usually respond clearly with a reminder that a man wouldn’t be asked this question, so it’s inappropriate to ask me. I look at it as a learning opportunity. As an industry and a society, we are a work in progress when it comes to #genderequality, and I’m thankful to have such strong women working towards it with me." This month we are so proud to feature Women in Automotive - WinA member, Blaire Race, and her incredible journey from admin assistant to National Sales Administrator and Events Manager at Mitsubishi Motors Australia . Read Blaire's full interview here: https://www.womeninautomotive.com.au/blaire-race-wina-membe

06.01.2022 Women in Automotive With just shy of 1000 members, we are proud to stand as the industry-leading platform to promote, empower, and support women working across all levels and sectors of automotive.

05.01.2022 In 2018, an industry study found that women were most likely to avoid working in automotive due to the perception that it was an "unattractive or unsuitable environment for women." When women don't see other women in the workplace, it's often taken as a cue that women don't belong. That's why we feature one #WomenInAutomotive member from a different sector of the automotive industry a month. Not a member yet? It's free and done in seconds via the link in our bio.... Know of someone you'd like to see featured? Tag them below!

04.01.2022 Today is national #RUOKDay . Particularly at a time like this, supporting those around us has never been more important. You have the ability to help by starting a conversation, but it can often be difficult to know exactly when or how to do that. So, make a start with these four easy steps. ... To find out more head to https://www.ruok.org.au/.

03.01.2022 Interested in learning more about the women working across automotive internationally? With recent stats showing a 125 per cent increase in #women #mechanics since 2011 in the United Kingdom alone, Driven Women Magazine spoke to some of the fearless females levelling the playing field across the world, in one of their latest articles, Women who Wrench. From Newcastle to Saint-Tropez, the article truly features some inspiring women, and is well worth a read.... Head to https://pocketmags.com/au/driven-women-magazine to purchase the latest issue of Driven Women Magazine and read the Women who Wrench article, among others, in full!

03.01.2022 "Perhaps it’s the fact motorsport is in her blood that Kiely finds herself leading one of the most publicised Supercar teams of recent years. More likely it’s because she has worked damn hard." Let's hear it for Shannen Kiely and her well earned new appointment to Managing Director of Erebus Motorsport

03.01.2022 We LOVE when our audience gets to be as involved as our presenters This photo is from our smart-business guidebook launch last November. Want to learn more about how to attract, recruit, and retain women in the Australian automotive industry? Considering that's the actual title of our guidebook, it could be a great place to start! Available for free download from: https://www.womeninautomotive.com.au/guidebook

02.01.2022 NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2021 AUSTRALIAN AWARDS Now in its eighth year, the Australian Awards for Excellence in Women’s Leadership recognises the contribution of individuals to the advancement of gender equity at a National and State/Territory level. More specifically the awards recognise contribution of individuals that through the visibility of their actions have significantly improved the likelihood of Australian women receiving equitable access to higher levels of leadership a...nd responsibility. The underlying purpose of The Australian Awards for Excellence in Women’s Leadership is to increase visibility and momentum for Australian women to receive equitable access to higher levels of leadership and responsibility across all industries and the broader Australian community. Nominations and more information available here: https://www.wla.edu.au/nominations.html

01.01.2022 We are looking for a female mechanic based in Sydney for a live television feature. Is that you or someone you know? Give #WomenInAutomotive a call on 03 9829 1141 now and let us know!