Connections for Women
Being part of the Telstra family is all about connecting – connecting with our customers, being connected in our communities and connecting with each other.
In an ever-changing world, where relationships are key, successful women at Telstra make sure that they remain connected and that they expand their networks and their influence. It’s all part of how they get things done. Not only do Telstra women need great networks with great people inside the company, but they show up as leaders and strong voices in a range of other places and contexts. Telstra women are members of some of the most powerful and influential groups on the planet, changing workplaces and changing lives in Australia and abroad.
Founded in 1962, Catalyst is a leading non-profit membership organisation, working with businesses around the world to build inclusive workplaces and expand opportunities for women and business. Catalyst is the premier resource for research, information, and trusted advice about women at work. Telstra was the first Australian member of Catalyst, and the first Australian company to win the prestigious Catalyst Award, in 2010.
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SWB is the leading Australian business conference focused entirely on sustaining women in business. Telstra is one of a consortium of Foundation Partners who support this important annual event. Drawing on the diverse experiences and expertise of people from business, community and government sectors, the conference provides direct access to recognised leaders, and a global community of people who support gender equality.
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The White Ribbon Campaign is the only national violence prevention campaign, and it is unique in that it aims to raise awareness among Australian men and boys about the roles they can play to prevent violence against women. Telstra men, including our CEO, have signed on as ambassadors and supporters of the White Ribbon Foundation campaign to eliminate violence against women.
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Telstra is a proud supporter of the 1 Million Women campaign, which is an Australian initiative encouraging the sign-up of one million women to change activities in their lives and households, to affect climate change and cut one million tonnes of CO2 pollution. 1 Million Women aligns with Telstra’s commitment to addressing the issue of climate change through our energy, water and waste management programs.
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We partner with the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to support candidates with a disability to have great careers at Telstra. Applicants who let us know they have a disability have access to any support they need during our recruitment processes, to have the best chance of success. Our commitment to reasonable adjustment also means providing support in order to perform the inherent requirements of the job.
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Telstra is a Foundation Member of Pride in Diversity - Australia’s first and only not-for-profit workplace program designed specifically to assist Australian employers with the inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) employees.
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The Australian Network on Disability (AND) is a not for profit organisation taking a leadership role in advancing the equitable inclusion of people with disability in all aspects of business. Telstra is a Gold Member of AND, working closely with it to ensure our workplace practices remain fully inclusive for employees and potential employees who are living with disability.
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Diversity Council Australia is the independent, not-for-profit diversity advisor to business in Australia, resourced solely by member subscriptions and advisory services. Our membership of DCA helps Telstra to take a leadership role in diversity thinking and practice, and thereby help to make change happen in our community and in our own organisation.
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Women’s Village aims to make the personal and professional lives of women easier, more enjoyable and more successful through a comprehensive range of information, opportunities and offerings. The website is designed to help women connect, have a voice, be inspired by other women’s expertise and advice, and help to make a difference in the lives of other women.
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Telstra Business is a Gold Partner of Business Chicks - a national community enriching the lives of women in business. Business Chicks connects Australian business women through an online member community, national events program, fundraising efforts, Latte magazine, strategic partnerships and other initiatives.
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Telstra supports Women in Engineering, whose mission is to promote the importance of female involvement in engineering to business, academia, government and the wider community; increase career opportunities and development for women in engineering; and provide a professional, social, and support network for women in engineering and associated industries.
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FITT is a not-for-profit network established in 1989 that encourages and supports women in the Australian Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry. FITT holds events and activities throughout the year to support, encourage and inspire women, including networking events, mentoring programs, skills development workshops and school education. Telstra is a platinum sponsor of FITT.
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Telstra has a long standing relationship with Chief Executive Women. CEW is an organisation of more than 200 women leaders from corporate Australia, the professions, academia, the public and not-for-profit sectors, established in 1985. CEW promotes the development and effective use of Australia’s leadership talent.
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