Board Leadership Transition Announcement
Board Leadership Transition Announcement We are pleased to announce a significant leadership transition at Fitted for Work. After a dedicated 9.5 year tenure on the Fitted for Work board, the last two of which have been as Chair, Wendy Stops will be retiring from the Board, effective from April 15th. The Board and staff of […]
Fitted for Work named among Diversity Council Australia’s 2024-2025 Inclusive Employers
Fitted for Work is proud to announce it has been named on Diversity Council Australia (DCA)’s annual list of Inclusive Employers for 2024-2025. This acknowledgement highlights Fitted for Work’s commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported. The Inclusive Employer Index is an annual survey developed by DCA […]
Sisterhood Foundation Expands Remit, Welcomes New Charity Partners and Reveals New Look
With more than $10 million raised over 13 years, the Priceline Sisterhood Foundation is growing its impact with a new focus on the health and wellbeing issues faced by Australian women and girls. Relaunching as the Sisterhood Foundation with a modernised visual identify, the Sisterhood has also unveiled a new purpose to […]
Celebrating a Milestone: Fitted for Work Wins Telstra Business Award
We are overjoyed to announce that Fitted for Work has been honoured with the Victorian Telstra Business Award for the Accelerating Women category. This prestigious award is a testament to our relentless efforts and, more importantly, a tribute to our remarkable clients who have overcome significant barriers to employment and are now on the path […]
Our Board ~ Launa
Launa Inman Non-Executive Director. Joined 2024 Launa is a professional and experienced Non-Executive Director who has served on many ASX-listed company Boards, including CBA and Super Retail Group. She holds positions on the Australia Post Board, the Advisory Board of Fantastic Furniture and the Alannah and Madeline Foundation Board, which protects children against cyber bullying […]
Meet the Changemaker: Leigh Powell
We are excited to share with you a new series of stories about the remarkable Changemakers in our community, their motivations in supporting Fitted for Work, and the profound impact of their generosity. These stories are a testament to the fact that together, we can create lasting change and build a brighter future for women […]
ABS reveals more Australians are working multiple jobs, with women and young workers overrepresented
By Georgina Sebar The Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed that 958,600 Australians are working multiple jobs to make ends meet. Women were more likely than men to need a second job, with 7.6 per cent of working women holding more than one position, compared to only 5.7 per cent of employed men. Similarly, 8.0 percent of […]
Leadership Change for Fitted for Work Board
Today we announce a change in the leadership of the FFW Board. Mary Crooks AO has been Chair for the past eight and a half years. She has chosen to step down from the role as Chair of Fitted for Work, due to her role in leading the important work of the ‘Together Yes’ Campaign. The […]
Nicole’s Story
Nicole was referred to Fitted for Work in 2022. A single mother, at the time of her referral, Nicole was feeling held back by her experiences with complex post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression. Nicole felt after her experience navigating recruitment and employment agencies that she needed more tailored and compassionate support. She had lost […]
Our Board ~ Andrew
Andrew Young Non-Executive Director. Joined 2022 Chair – Finance, Audit & Risk Committee Andy is a Chartered Accountant and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Currently the Chief Financial Officer at Reece Group, Andy brings more than 20 years of corporate experience to the Fitted for Work board spanning the financial services, retail […]
