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Five Queensland women to watch in 2022
As we return to our busy lives after the holiday break, we’re looking to a very full 2022. Although there are many uncertainties about the coming year, one thing is for sure – the work of creating a gender equal world will need powerful advocates. Here are five changemakers to watch in 2022.
Susan Harris-Rimmer: “Defence exports are a feminist issue.”
Is it possible for the Queensland Government’s goal to create a more gender-equal community to be reconciled with the state's pursuit of increasing defence industry, especially in relation to defence exports? I think not.
Momentum
On 15th March 2021, thousands demonstrated in shared rage and frustration at the diabolical state of gender relations in our nation. March4Justice was a rare moment but how do we turn this moment into momentum? Why is inertia so powerful in this space, what are the forces sustaining inequality, and who or what is going to change them? And why did it take gender inequality striking at the heart of White middle Australia before our institutions sat up and took notice?
Resilient Women on the Scenic Rim
The weekend of the 22 & 23 October 2021, saw a gathering of like minds for the inaugural Resilient Women festival on the Scenic Rim. Created from a partnership between the Making Good Alliance and Scenic Rim Regional Council, with support from WOW Australia, forward-thinking women gathered to share stories, listen to invigorating conversations, and partake in a variety of innovative workshops.
WOW Cairns: Interviews from Far North Queensland
This year has been all about Regional Women, and we’re pleased to present these interviews, filmed in Cairns in the wake of our WOW Cairns event postponement.
Channel Country Ladies Day 2021
Hundreds of women from regional, rural and remote townships and properties gathered to listen to inspirational speakers, take part in practical and artistic workshops, join in fun group exercise activities and of course, enjoy the fabulous dress-up evening events.
Get HEaRd: Podcast interviews
WOW Bites: Future Leaders
The theme of 2021 International Day of the Girl Child is "Digital generation. Our generation."
To celebrate International Day of the Girl, we present these four WOW Bites from young Australian leaders of tomorrow.
Michael Jeh: “How to win when you lose.”
When we're being introspective about the making of good men, perhaps this famous line could become the basis for our Codes of Conduct. If you have integrity, nothing else matters. And if you don't have integrity...nothing else matters.
Meet Del Cole: Bus-driver, philanthropist, and entrepreneur
Meet Del Cole, bus driver, bus company owner, entrepreneur, advocate and charity powerhouse. Five foot tall and invincible, this tiny powerhouse has a remarkable story.
DomestiCITY: Brisfest 2020
In March 2020, all over the world women were forced back into their homes during lockdown. For some, this meant a new confinement to the domestic sphere with little help, along with responsibilities for supervising children’s education, care for aging parents, worries about partners and finances. For others, new anxieties arose from their professional roles as health workers and teachers – on the frontline of caring.
Julia Gillard: A Podcast of One’s Own
Former Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard presents a podcast in her role as Chair of the Global Institute for Women's Leadership. In each episode Julia leads a thoughtful but fun discussion with well-known female (and some male) leaders from the worlds of business, entertainment, media, sport and many more. By celebrating their stories and learning the lessons from their lives, the podcast gives us insight into what needs to be done so more women get to lead.
WOW Global 24
With the overarching theme of “Women and Girls in a Time of Crisis”, WOW Global 24 analysed the issues, explored solutions, spotlighted what is already being done, and heard from women, girls and people of all genders who are working towards a better, post Covid-19 world.
Enjoy these excerpts from the Australian and Pacific content broadcast as part of WOW Global 24. WOW Global was broadcast June 27-28 2020.
WOW Bites 2020 - Episode 4
Aunty Delta and Áine Tyrell talk about their connection which led to a music video Action Aid Australia’s work around the world in climate change; Joy McClymont talks about her challenges with isolation and keeping fit 100kms from the nearest town during Covid-19; Rosemin Khan talks about how her childhood memories of family and living in different countries inspired her to become a politician.