Women In Digital

Calling all Brisbane Women in Digital Community Members! 📣 We're thrilled to invite you to an exclusive dinner at Sauce Code: Happy Boy Brisbane on Thursday, 14th November, 6-8 pm! Join us to meet our new Brisbane Ambassador, Anastasia Lihou, and celebrate the release of our latest Women in Digital Discourse. This exclusive gathering is perfect for connecting with like-minded industry leaders and sharing experiences in a relaxed atmosphere. Plus, we'll be diving into our newest research-backed findings and insights from the Discourse! ✨ Key Details: Limited to only 16 seats—don’t miss out! Set menu (let us know any dietary needs upon booking) Drinks available for purchase Secure your spot now and be part of this special evening! 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/g48qbVeV #WomenInDigital #BrisbaneEvents #TechCommunity #WomenInTech #NetworkingDinner

📣 Exciting News! Meet Our New Women in Digital Ambassadors! We’re thrilled to announce the incredible women stepping up as our Women in Digital Ambassadors, each representing Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne! A huge welcome to Anastasia Lihou, Stevie-Ann Dovico and Vinojini Nair, PhD, sMBA! These three inspiring women will be at the heart of our mission, helping us grow, connect, and empower our national Women in Digital community. With a passion for gender equity and digital innovation, our ambassadors are all set to help us deliver high-quality events and new opportunities for members across Australia. Join us in welcoming Anastasia, Stevie-Ann and Vinojini as they help drive our vision forward!

The 4B Internship Program is Back! Are you a female student studying Information Technology at QUT (Queensland University of Technology), Griffith University, or The University of Queensland? Applications are open for the 2025 4B Mentorship Program, kicking off this January! 🙌 This immersive, paid internship offers a unique chance to gain hands-on experience with Cisco, Data#3, and Women in Digital. Here’s what’s in store: 💡 Real-world experience working with Data#3, Cisco, and Women in Digital 💡 Mentorship from industry leaders and Women in Digital experts 💡 Opportunities across Digital Marketing, Legal, HR, and more 💡Attend exclusive special events 💡 Flexible work hours—up to 32 hours per week (Monday to Thursday), designed around your uni schedule 📅 Program Dates: January 20 – February 7, 2025 📍 Locations: Toowong, Brisbane City, and Newstead Don’t miss out! Applications close Friday, November 22, 2024. Ready to elevate your career? 🚀https://lnkd.in/g8EsYpQp

✨ Oh, what a night! We are so inspired by the incredible women, leaders, allies, mentors, industry experts, diversity champions and supporters who were in the room last Friday night to celebrate with us. What was your favourite moment? We'd love to know. Comment below and relive the magic with us! ✨ Special thanks to Recap Media for capturing this incredible night! #WIDAwards #WomenInDigital #WomenInDigitalAwards #AwardsGala

🎯 The 2024 Women in Digital Discourse is now available! The Women in Digital Discourse set out to connect real-life experiences and insights by generating our own data to provide a true and current overview of the sector’s current workforce and workplace. To do this, we surveyed people, mainly women, on a wide range of workplace issues, including salary, flexibility, parental leave and children, career progression and male allyship. 💡 So why does it matter? A survey by the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) highlights that skills shortages are the biggest barrier to business growth, with half of Australian organisations outsourcing IT roles offshore due to a lack of local talent—especially in AI and cybersecurity.   But what if we focused on building equitable workplaces where everyone, especially women, can thrive? Ensuring that policies and processes reflect the needs of all team members is critical. To meet the goals set by industry bodies, we must expand Australia’s tech talent pool by prioritising the inclusion of underrepresented groups.   The future of job creation in Australia depends on how well we develop and empower local talent—starting today. Download your copy - https://lnkd.in/gziYXfWb Special thanks to our contributors Holly Hunt, Belle Lajoie (GAICD), Deepak Singh, Emma Jones 🍉, Natalie Flynn, Sammy Herbert, Scarlett McDermott and Stevie-Ann Dovico

🎉 And the winners are... 🎉 We're thrilled to announce the incredible women who took home the top honors at the 2024 Women in Digital Awards! These inspiring leaders are paving the way for a more inclusive and innovative digital future. Here are your 2024 WID Award Winners: 🏆 Champion of Change: Jenna Leo, Like Family 🏆 Customer Experience Leader of the Year: Talia Yat, Flight Centre Travel Group 🏆 Cybersecurity Leader of the Year: Samm MacLeod, Culture Amp 🏆 Data Leader of the Year: Dr Zoë Condliffe, She's A Crowd 🏆 Digital Marketer of the Year: Brittany Shipton, Mimecast Australia 🏆 Digital Transformation Leader of the Year: Kimberley Morrison, Aurecon 🏆 Digital Workforce: Skills for the Future: _nology 🏆 Employer of the Year: GWI Australia 🏆 Executive Leader of the Year: Cara Pring, Winc Australia 🏆 Founder of the Year: Susan Toft, The Laundry Lady 🏆 Indigenous Leader of the Year: Camille Goldstone-Henry, Xylo Systems 🏆 Industry Excellence Award: ✨Simone B., Arkahna 🏆 Innovator of the Year: Dr. Padma Gadiyar, Oral Tech AI 🏆 Product Manager of the Year: Rebecca Manly CSPO, ABC 🏆 Public Sector: Digital Transformation Team of the Year: Western Health 🏆 Rising Star of the Year: Taylah McCullough, Swan Technology Solutions 🏆 Software Engineer of the Year: Nadia Reyhani, Trusst AI 🏆 Technical Leader of the Year: Hanieh Madad, Patient Zero 🏆 UX Leader of the Year: Hannah Gossow, Origin Energy Read more about all the winners here: https://lnkd.in/gv-3vRKY Congratulations to all the winners and finalists! Your achievements are an inspiration to us all. ✨ #WIDAwards #WomenInDigital #Winners #Celebration

Celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day at UQ Ventures LeadHers Rise!   Join them for an inspiring morning of conversations, connections, and celebration. Our team will also be there!   Hear from Hannah Spilva, award-winning entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of LVLY... and the 2021 Women in Digital Founder of the Year Award Winner! Hannah will share her incredible journey, from startup challenges to a remarkable exit, and the lessons she's learned along the way.   Dive into engaging conversations around leadership, career growth, and entrepreneurial success. This event is an opportunity to connect with industry leaders, business innovators, and a vibrant community of founders and supporters shaping the future of business. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your entrepreneurial journey!   📅  15 Nov | 8:30-11:30am 📌 The Grove Rooftop 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/g3dgwsSV Sponsored by Momentum Accelerator, Asia Pay, and Lift Women

With just 30 hours to go until we celebrate the incredible women in digital at the 2024 WID Awards Gala, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to our amazing partners. 🙏 Your unwavering support continues to make this incredible event possible, allowing us to shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of women in digital. ✨ We're so proud to partner with organisations who share our passion for diversity, inclusion, and empowering women to reach their full potential. 🤝 Thank you for helping us make the 2024 WID Awards a resounding success! We can't wait to celebrate with you tomorrow.🥂 Cisco, Data#3, Rio Tinto, Rivernet Communications, Shell Energy Australia, Youi Insurance, Vocus, Bespoken, River City Labs, Askable, Auto & General Australia, Avanade, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Entain, Global Payments Inc., GroundProbe, Hunt & Co., Insight, Patient Zero, Jumbo Interactive Limited, Queensland Government, RACQ, Salesforce, Sekuro #WIDAwards #Partnerships #Gratitude #WomenInDigital #OneDayToGo

Two more sleeps until the WID Awards Gala! We can't wait to celebrate with you all. ✨ Still planning your outfit? Get inspired by these gorgeous looks from last year's event. Whether you're rocking a classic gown or a statement suit, we know you'll look and feel amazing. See you on the red carpet! 📸 #WIDAwards #WomeninDigital #Digital #Tech #Awards #queenswharf #thestarbrisbane #alldressedup #galaoutfit

🌟 "To me, it’s magic." That's how Helen Flaherty describes her passion for innovation and digital product design. From a Fine Arts degree to leading product innovation at Global Payments Inc., Helen’s journey is anything but traditional. With over 20 years of leadership experience, she’s redefining how we think about product design, proving that creativity, technology, and diverse perspectives are the true drivers of change. Helen’s story reminds us that innovation doesn’t come from following the usual path—it comes from daring to break the mould, challenge the status quo, and embracing diverse ideas. Read more about how Helen is driving change through gender diversity and what it takes to truly innovate in today’s rapidly evolving tech world. 💡 https://lnkd.in/g8mqW66M #GPOceania #WomenInDigital #DiversityInTech #InnovationLeadership #BreakTheMould Eway  Ezidebit Sentral Storman Software Pty Ltd Class Creator