Our Board ~ Ann
Ann Burns Non-Executive Director. Joined March 2023 Member – External Relationships Committee With almost 30 years working experience with over 25 years as a senior executive, Ann is renowned for her ability to think strategically, navigate through disruptive industry changes and develop compelling narratives that inspire and drive transformational change. She is a mentor, strategist […]
Our Board ~ Michael
Michael Wilson Non-Executive Director. Joined 2022 Member – Governance Committee Member – External Relationships Committee Michael is a consultant with Egon Zehnder, one of the world’s most respected leadership and talent advisory firms, and leads the firm’s Industrial Practice Group in ANZ. He advises CEOs, board members and executive teams on leadership development with specialties […]
Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow
Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow This year, the United Nations has chosen the theme of ’gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow’. This theme encourages us to discuss what gender equality and sustainability have in common, and what we can do to address both of these issues. To start with, we know that […]
Kiera’s Story
The journey from experiencing hardship to securing a job in COVID-19 After a 25-year career as a Senior Social Worker, Kiera left a domestic violence situation which affected her job. For the first time in her life, she was unemployed as a single mother with two young child. “My mental health began to […]
Our Board ~ Donna
Donna de Zwart Managing Director. Joined 1st July 2021 Member – Finance Audit and Risk Subcommittee, External Relationships Committee Standing Invitation to the Governance Committee and the Technology and Media Committee Donna de Zwart is an accomplished leader with over 30 years of experience in consulting and the education sector, including 10 years as a CEO […]
Our Board ~ Claire
Claire Adams Non-Executive Director. Joined 2nd June 2021 Member- External Relationships Committee Claire is a Partner at Deloitte Australia, within the creative consultancy team of Deloitte Digital. Her focus is helping financial institutions design and deliver digital services that are easy to use and help people, and businesses, thrive financially. With a background in marketing, research […]
How your donation is helping reach every woman
Helping women in rural and regional Australia When you invested in our virtual service delivery infrastructure, you wanted to help us break down physical and geographical accessibility barriers to reach women living in rural, regional and remote Australia. Who knew just how critical virtual services would be in 2020! Ryn Hopgood, our National Client Services […]
How your donation is helping women exiting prison
Mentoring for women in prison Women exiting prison are among the most disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalised individuals in our society. They often feel they are judged negatively by the community and experience discrimination due to their criminal record when it comes to getting work. Our unique Mentoring for Women in Prison program empowers women exiting […]
How your donation is helping mature-aged women
Supporting mature-aged women. Women get slammed from all sides as they age, facing the double whammy of sex and age-based discrimination, they are fastest-growing group sliding into poverty and homelessness in this country. Here at Fitted for Work we are passionate about providing work opportunities for older women which provide financial stability, connection and growth. Last […]
