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29 Jul 2021: A case study exploration with Claire Dawson, Executive Manager, Community Investment from the Commonwealth Bank and Jane Threader, National Program Manager, Good Shepherd Financial Independence Hub, which explores how business can partner with the community sector to address complex social issues. How CBA has approached the issue of domestic violence to better support its employees, customers and communities. How business partnering with experts and the community

07 June 2021: Introducing our new Executive Committee for 2021/22. President: Julie Chai, Asian Leadership Project Vice President: Fiona Davies, Life Without Barriers Treasurer: Gudrun Elms, Endeavour Energy Alice Young, IKEA Jackie Khoo, NBN Jen Lanahan, Link Group Lauren Levin, Minter Ellison Myreen Aronowitz, 360HR Suzanne Fawcus, Macquarie Business School

7 June 2021: Mundanara Bayles AFHEA MAICD joined us as our keynote speaker at our AGM. Mundanara is the Managing Director and co-founder of The Australian BlackCard Pty Ltd (BlackCard), which is a 100% Aboriginal owned and operated business certified with Supply Nation. BlackCard is a specialist consultancy providing cultural capability training and consultancy services to enable people and organisations to work effectively with members of the Aboriginal community. Mundanara

29 April 2021: Our expert panelists explored the topic of sexual harassment in the workplace and the practical ways employers can address this issue and drive cultural change and leadership to promote positive workplace cultures for women and men. ​ The Panel: ​ Kate Eastman SC - Barrister, New Chambers Michael Jeh - Educator and Public Speaker Shaan Ross-Smith, Director, MATE Program, Griffith Criminology Institute ​ Some articles of interest on the topic: Australian Human

25 February 2021: DPA, NEEOPA and EEON joined forces for our premiere event of 2021. ​ Our three organisations are proud to collaborate together to bring our members a forum discussing women in STEM and how to tackle the prevailing barriers in creating more gender-equal industries. ​ In this virtual event, we present some of Australia’s thought leaders and doers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). Our expert panel explored the following themes and provide pr

26 November 2020: No one could have predicted the year that was 2020, where we were rocked by global pandemic, economic meltdowns, race protests, remote working, home schooling and lockdowns. As we wrap up 2020, we invite you to join us in celebration of the human spirit for enduring all these with grace and courage. We’ve asked four guests from all walks of life to tell us their stories – how they woke up one day in 2020 to find their jobs and their lives turned upside down

25 October 2020: Australia is in recession. What impact will this have on diversity and inclusion in the workplace and what can D&I/HR practitioners do? Our two wonderful speakers, Rhonda Brighton-Hall and Yasmin Poole, shared their knowledge and insights on the topic as well as delivered at least one key action that organisations/D&I practitioners can take. ​ A recording of this forum is available for our members, please make a request at neeopa@neeopa.org

20 Sept 2020: 2020 has seen remote working become the new normal for most organisations. We welcome Juliet Bourke and Troy Roderick who discuss what impact this will have on our workplace’s overall flexibility agenda in the future. We explore: What does a sustainable flexibility approach look like as we move into 2021 and beyond? The impact the change in the way we work may have on our diverse workforces. How does organisational culture inform the success of a dynamic flex

25 June 2020: As we move out of the COVID crisis, organisations across the world are drawing from new experiences and perspectives and taking the opportunity to re-imagine ways of working and doing business. This presents opportunities for organisations to embrace and deliver on diversity and inclusion. ​ Our panel of D&I thought leaders discuss the challenges and opportunities for diversity and inclusion arising out of the COVID crisis and recovery. We heard from: Alison Wo

03 June 2020: Libby Lyons, outgoing Director of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) shared her reflections and achievements during her 5 years as Director as well as her thoughts on the future progress of gender equality in Australia. ​ A recording of this forum is available for our members, please make a request at neeopa@neeopa.org