Research initiates meaningful change

The Women in Trades Research Team at Charles Sturt University has made a significant impact with its research on the lived experiences of tradeswomen, apprentices, the industries they work in and the organisations that support them. The project has had notable policy, community, and economic impacts in New South Wales and Victoria, as well as across Australia, with both regional and metropolitan outcomes.

Beginning in 2018, the project has produced eight research outputs: four in Q1 journals, three in Q2 journals and one industry report. Significantly, this project has demonstrated substantial community, state and national impact and has been used by community, political and corporate entities to educate, support and develop gender-equitable employment sectors. The research outcomes have been utilised by companies to address issues related to integrating women into the trades and have attracted industry funding for further research into the careers of tradeswomen in the mining sector.