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WiDA News and Updates

Women in Defence Association Launches Awards to
Create Recognition to Diversity

08 March 2024

With the generous support of our WA Defence Industry International Women's Day partners; 

Henderson Alliance, Defence West, VESPIIA and Novel Management,

the Women in Defence Association was launched.

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Our mission is to create a lasting impact within the industry, and to kickstart this journey, we introduced two prestigious awards:

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The Wendy Angela Award, recognises organisational commitment to diversity.
The Sarah Taylor Award, celebrates individual efforts towards genuine diversity.

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Congratulations to our two Wendy Angela Award finalists:

  • Magnetic People - Winner

  • Barrett Communications/Motorola Solutions - Finalist

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Congratulations to our Sarah Taylor Award finalists:

  • Nola Pearce of TraumaSim - Winner

  • Sherry Baxter - Working Spirit - Finalist

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These outstanding organisations and individuals have gone above and beyond policy and reporting, exemplifying a true commitment to diversity in the defence industry.

 

Join us in celebrating their achievements and the impact they have made.

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*Event Photos are now available here*

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ID Picture: Photo of WiDA Board, featuring left to right: Colleen Yates, Reena Strehle, Sarah Thomas, Shamsa Lea, Rachel Falzon, Shannon Hennessy and Judi Irvineon the balcony of the ANZAC Club during the WA Defence Industry International Women's Day event. 

© 2024 Women in Defence Association (WiDA Australia Ltd)

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WiDA was founded and operates from Boorloo on Whadjuk Noongar land, and acknowledges that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the First Australians.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands across which we live and work, and we pay respect to the many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander servicemen and women who have fought for this country

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Vision: To be the leading catalyst for gender equity and inclusion in the defence sector, fostering a culture where women thrive and contribute to global security and innovation

Mission: We are dedicated to advancing gender diversity and inclusion in the defence sector by providing strategic initiatives, advocacy, and resources that invest in women, promote equity and drive impactful change

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The Women in Defence Association is not an agent of, nor affiliated with, or part of, the Australian Government or the Department of Defence.

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