Research team publish recommendations for mining industries

Charles Sturt University academics Dr Donna Bridges, Dr Elizabeth Wulff, Dr Jodie Kleinschafer, Associate Professor Branka Krivokapic-Skoko and Dr Larissa Bamberry partnered with Newcrest Mining to publish data gathered from more than 120 women working in the mining industry.

Funded by Charles Sturt and Newcrest’s Cadia Cares program, Tradeswomen in the Mining Industry: Living and working in regional and rural Australia explores the mining industry’s commitment to employing women and its ability to create inclusive and diverse workforces in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia. The recommendations hope to impact present and future industries across five categories:

1. Gender-safe worksites.
2. On-the-job training, continuing education and job counselling.
3. Initiatives and policies for family-friendly and flexible work, such as paid/unpaid parental leave, parent-friendly rosters, flexible work packages and part-time work.
4. Access to safe, clean and respectful toilets and change facilities.
5. Work uniforms designed for women’s bodies.