The construction industry has long been a male-dominated field, but Habitat Australia’s Habitat Women program is changing that narrative. Now in its third year of operation, this transformative initiative is providing women with the skills, confidence, and opportunities to carve
The construction and trade industries in Australia have historically been challenging for women to enter, with societal norms and workplace cultures often acting as barriers. However, programs like Habitat Women are creating pathways for women to enter these fields, offering
In Australia, the construction industry is traditionally very male dominated, with only 24% of the workforce identifying as female. (WGEA, May 2024) However, initiatives like our Habitat Women program are changing the landscape by empowering women to engage in construction
In Australia, despite ongoing efforts, the construction industry remains heavily male-dominated with only 12% of the workforce identifying as female and only 2% of on-site roles are being occupied by women. There is a critical need for initiatives like Habitat
Did you know that currently women only make up 11% of the total construction industry workforce and less than 3% of trades! Habitat Women aims to change this statistic one woman at a time. What is Habitat Women?
The Habitat Women participants received valuable on-the-job training by building a timber pergola at Glebe House. Materials for the build were generously funded through support from Barclays Capital. The pergola was completed over a period of 4 weeks (2 days
Habitat Women was one of 30+ employer stands at the Aboriginal Employment Expo held by the KARI Foundation in September. The annual Expo is a fantastic opportunity for young Aboriginal people (aged 17-25) who are looking for immediate employment
