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08/03/2023

Today is International Women's Day, and the theme for this year is .

What is the difference between Equality and Equity?

EQUALITY is the notion that all citizens hold the same rights, and status, and have the same opportunities under the law, with access to an even distribution of tools regardless of gender, race, disability, or class. Equality is based on the 'meritocracy myth', which presumes we can all succeed to the same level if we have the same opportunities. Equality disregards social economic status & societal norms such as sexism, racism and ableism which are barriers to success.

EQUITY recognises that we don't all start from the same place. Societally speaking, for example, we can come from different SES backgrounds, which in turn can influence the education level we achieve, or what job position we attempt to aim for. In addition to SES barriers, women, disabled women, and women of colour face societal barriers that men do not face. These include sexism, heightened ableism, the gender pay gap, higher rates of domestic abuse, and disproportional domestic responsibilities. Equity provides support, justice and opportunities tailored to each individual so that they are not disadvantaged.

The fact that we are STILL having to deal with gender issues in 2023 is astounding. You can embrace equity through gender quotas, flexible working models for all staff (not just women), allowing employees to work from home, equity workplace training, paying employees equally and more. Most importantly, ask women what they each need so you can support them. Do your part!

09/09/2022

Rest in Peace HRH Queen Elizabeth II.

Whatever your view on monarchism, no-one can deny that she took her role as Queen seriously and dedicated her life to the service of her people. As a female sovereign, she normalised women in positions of power, and her reign has been cited by many scholars as a contributing factor in gender equality progression in the UK. She was the longest-serving monarch in British history - reigning for 70 years. The world is forever changed today 💔

The pictures chosen are of the Queen and her corgis, whom she loved so dearly.

21/07/2022

Members endota spa Gymea are looking for a Day Spa Manager to join their team.

If you or someone you know might be interested, please share and/or apply via the Seek website link below.

endota spa Gymea is the Sutherland Shire's busiest day spa, providing its regular clients with a wide range of massage and beauty services for over ten years. Our growing team of spa professionals are dedicated to helping their clients achieve their wellness and skin goals and live healthy, well-bal...

20/05/2022

OUR MEMBERS Shire Care Plumbing have a job position available. See the details below and apply to them directly.

Office Administration Manager
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Full time - Salary $60,000 to $65,000 (depending on experience)

We are a local plumbing and bathroom renovation company based in the Sutherland Shire with an office in Kurnell, looking for an office administration manager 5 days per week 8am to 4pm, although part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate.

About Us

We are a close-knit plumbing and bathroom renovation company, servicing homes and businesses throughout the Sutherland Shire. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and satisfaction, with a long list of loyal customers who refer us to their friends and family. Therefore, we are looking for an enthusiastic, loyal, capable, and friendly office admin manager to join our team.

The Role

The role requires a highly organised individual who thinks and plans ahead, is self-motivated and can work autonomously, ensuring our business runs smoothly at all times. Our previous staff member was with us for over a decade, so we are looking for someone who is in it for the long-haul! You will be:
• Answering phone calls to the public
• Scheduling and assigning jobs on the Aroflo job management software
• Liaising with plumbers out on their jobs, who need parts or equipment ordered for them
• Managing the sales process – entering purchase orders from suppliers to their corresponding jobs, and reconciling received payments through Aroflo and Xero
• Accounts receivable follow up and chasing, as well as accounts payable in Xero (all other accounts are completed by a bookkeeper)
• Ordering stock for both current jobs and office supplies
• Filing management
• Customer relationship management – sending out reminders to customers for regular services etc
• General administration tasks as required by the business owners and plumbers

You will have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a friendly communication style
• Experience using Xero for accounts payable and receivable
• Experience using Aroflo is preferred but not required, as training will be given
• Excellent skills in using Microsoft Office
• At least 5 years experience in a similar role
• Be an autonomous and self-motivated worker, with good time management skills
• Excellent at organisation – our ideal candidate will have completed outstanding tasks before we need to ask
• Confident and friendly

If this sounds like you, please email your resume and a covering letter telling us why you think you’d be a great fit for our company to Nick Lowther [email protected]

14/04/2022

Sick of all the media hype, photo ops, sideswiping, endless attempts at gotcha moments, and the general cringe that comes with election campaigning? Take this survey and find out what party aligns with your personal values. Then you can sit back, ignore the hype, and go to the polling booth safe in the knowledge you're voting for your interests 😉

Vote Compass is an educational tool developed by political scientists designed to help you explore how you fit in Australia’s political landscape.

08/03/2022

We are sad we couldn't host an event this year!
We'll be back to events as soon as we can, however, in the meantime, here's our latest blog for

A lot of horrible things have happened this past year, and none of them has been good for women. However, we can use these tough times to fuel our anger and passion for change.
Hoping you're all staying safe and dry 😘

against women is all around us. Bias is systemic, structural, social, cultural and political. Bias against women can be seen in the cultural idea that childcare is a woman's problem, and is realised in systemic and structural bias by not providing p...

08/03/2022

We are sad we couldn't host an event this year!

We'll be back to events as soon as we can, however, in the meantime, here's our latest blog for
https://shirewomen.com.au/blogs/feminism/break-the-bias-this-international-womens-day-iwd2022
A lot of horrible things have happened this past year, and none of them has been good for women. However, we can use these tough times to fuel our anger and passion for change.

Hoping you're all staying safe and dry 😘

25/01/2022

There are so many reasons to appreciate living in Australia, and no-one sums it up better than the late Dorothea Mackellar.

18/01/2022

The government has released their national plan to end violence against women and children and released it with a survey with a 2 week turnaround time (now 13 days). Please read and fill out the survey (you can be anonymous) if you are passionate about this subject - you won't get another chance!

Draft National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032 Open Closes in 13 days Please put your browser into private or incognito mode. Read about how you can browse more safely? Quick escape Have your say and help shape a future free from gender-based violence in Australia. Draft Na...

25/11/2021

Woohoo! Good luck to our members David Frith Quality Plumbing!

The Team at David Frith Quality Plumbing are participating in Michael Tynan Challenge 2021 "Walk 2 Work" with all proceeds going to local medical research foundations.
David, Julie, John & Luke will be walking from Kirrawee to Cronulla RSL on Tuesday 7th December.
If you would like to sponsor our Team and help support medical research foundations follow the link below.
This year should be a walk in the park compared to last years MTC - Otford to Bundeena 28klms 😆
Thank you
https://michaeltynanchallenge.raisely.com/davidfrithqualityplumbing