South Coast Women in Building & Construction

Events:- 

South Coast Women in Building and Construction are building a stronger format to support women in all aspects of the building and construction industry through providing networking opportunities with key businesses and trades in the region, to have relevant and up to date business forums and to seek opportunities to have a more interactive involvement with local businesses in the Illawarra & Shellharbour regions.

The next SCWIB breakfast event will be held on Friday 28th February 2020 at ZigZag Hub in Wollongong.

Building Business & Networking Forum

Ruth Thirtle Customer Success Manager at Launch Business Automation, will be sharing some of the strategies and ideas that are working for her clients right now to make sure that they are properly compensated for the time and effort they put into business building.

Are you being rewarded for your networking? Let's talk about the No.1 reason people are leaving money on the table when they are networking.

The next SCWIB event will be focused on networking to help maximise your marketing exposure with the expertise of Ruth Thirtle - Customer Success Manager at Launch Business Automation as guest speaker and Carmen Rudd - business owner of Zig Zag Hub our wonderful event host for February!

Of course our informal and welcoming forum is a place to enjoy business to business relationship building in a supportive & fun environment!

All welcome, bring along your work colleagues, partners or staff!

WHEN:           Friday 28th February 2020

TIME:             7.30 - 9.00 am                                                                                                

WHERE:        Zig Zag Hub -Wollongong Crown St Mall  519

COST:            $15 (includes a light breakfast)

Tickets on Sale through Eventbrite -

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/women-in-building-business-and-networking-tickets-92678420651

Look forward to meeting you or catching up with you again at one of our next events.

Maxine Wiseman & Tenielle Stevenson - Directors

Please go to the 'contact us' page and send in your expression of interest to attend or for SCWIB membership or Hosting information 

2019 events so far:-

December we had a great little get together for Christmas Cheers at Mr Crown in Wollongong, a great fun night with lots of laughs and friendships. Merry Christmas 2019!!

SCWIB's September Luncheon was pleased to have the expertise of HR with Ease to co-host and present at our September luncheon at The Fraternity Club Fairy Meadow. Yvonne Walker as always gave a very informative presentation with loads of information on women in building human resources with an open forum giving members the opportunity to interact and have their questions answered. welcome to raise them with Yvonne Walker on all things HR!

Our August luncheon SCWIB was please to hear a very inspiring and empowering talk from Fiona (Fi) Shewring of Supporting And Linking Tradeswomen Inc (SALT) a not-for- profit national body to support women in trades at Illawarra Leagues Club in Wollongong. Fi is the founder of SALT who is celebrating this year 10 years of SALT at the Australia Tradeswomen Conference in Sydney on 18th & 19 October at UTS Ultimo. See there website www.saltaustralia.org.au 

SCWIB's July luncheon we welcomed NAB at Fairy Meadow as our host with the topic "Women Build Super" which was a very interactive and informative "not so dry" presentation on Super! We were very pleased with both Todd and Tanya's presentation along with the all their staff that contributed, it was terrific and great work space at NAB :) 

Now we know super can be stuck in the too hard basket for some independent contractors but it seriously is important for women to have some financial stability when they reach their golden years, even as an employee or employer understanding that every cent makes a difference, choice of investment strategies can see your balance fall or preferably rise!

Tanya Bennett - NAB Senior Business Banking Manager – NSW Property and her team hosted a terrific July event with Todd Conklin - Senior Financial Planner with his expertise on superannuation on why it is important to plan properly for super. “

His ethic - “I believe that we all need someone to turn to for advice. We need someone who's 'got our back'. We need someone who will ask the tough questions and who will challenge us to take the higher road. I try to be that person to my clients." Todd has been part of the NAB Financial Planning team since 2014. Todd is also a Affiliate member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA). Great job Todd!

Our June 2019 luncheon saw us back at Illawarra Leagues Club "garden room" SCWIB was pleased to have Bree Hoek Commercial Manager from Hutchinson Builders in Wollongong, who gave a very charismatic presentation!!

Her entire life changed from winning a competition on the radio for an all-expenses paid trip to Canada, as this gave her the impetus to quit her sales job she felt she was “stuck in”. On her return to Australia she moved into the construction industry, in an entry level Site Clerk Position at Westfield on Stage 1 of North Lakes Shopping Centre.

Bree had been in construction for 5 years, grabbing with both hands any chance to learn, up skill and advance before commencing with Hutchies as a Contracts Administrator in 2007.

Within the time Bree has been with Hutchies, she has been privileged to work with numerous extremely supportive men and women in varying roles, on a vast amount of different projects around the country. The encouragement in her current role has allowed her to continue advancing her career. - Fantastice Bree and thank you :)

May 2019 saw our event go to Shellharbour with Workways Australia! 

Our event partner was Workways Australia of Shellharbour "a charitable organisation established for the principal purpose of promoting the relief of poverty, distress, misfortune or disability of individuals who suffer from long-term unemployment and other significant social disadvantages by providing programs to assist them to obtain and retain employment or to proceed to further education and/or training".

Justine Leonard provided a very information presentation on back to work assistance programs,  Thank you to Workways Australia!

March 28th Thursday we had a Breakfast session @ 7.30am at the Living Room in Wollongong for a morning of networking at our informal meet & greet, a casual meet-up that was enjoyed be all! :)

April we gave a miss because of school holidays, Easter and Anzac day lending people the opportunity to take a short break away :)

Our February luncheon at Illawarra Leagues Club SCWIB was pleased to have Altius Group of Wollongong host out first event for 2019. Their presentation by Matthew Counsel - National Manager Partnerships outlined the importance of Work Health & Safety and provided innovative solutions to protect employees and their future. Thank you for a very informative session from Altius Group Wollongong  & Jessica Green – Senior Rehabilitation Consultant for arranging!

We also held our first Walk & Talk in Wollongong, be sure to check out our Facebook page for the next one in April!

Our November breakfast event was postponed until next year with Workways Australia in Shellharbour, we will notify you of the new date as soon as it is confirmed, SCWIB thanks you for your understanding at this time. NOW MAY 2019!

SCWIB has a new direction towards building a strong network group, for women in all aspects of the building and construction industry in the region, with the introduction of a new director - Tenielle Stevenson!

You will see some exciting and varied network events to build on the existing educative forums currently held, as well as some informal events to create an inclusive, fun and supportive network.  

Opportunities are available to do a presentation and have a static display, by hosting and/or partnering with these events, please contact us for further information. Static display sponsorship is also available.

SCWIB events are promoted independently, through local business groups, subscribers & industry groups.

An open forum on industry matters & gaining valuable knowledge, with business to business networking alongside women of all aspects of the building, construction and allied industries in your local area.

REGISTER your interest to attend an event, host, sponsor or present on our contacts page - or email maxine@scwib.com.au OR CONTACT Maxine Wiseman on 0417 372 997

Some of our Previous Events of 2018:-

25th October hosted by Hutchinson Builders Wollongong

At our October luncheon with Hutchinson Builders Wollongong as being wonderful hosts and Teneille gave us a terrific overview on the local construction scene and current projects. We also had a very informative presentation on the current Security of Payments system and how to conform with payment claims what to do if there is a dispute over payments, a very complex and at times confusing system! The presentation was by Greg Stevens - Principle Investigator from the Security of Payment Branch, Building Compliance & Enforcement, Fair Trading Operations of NSW Fair Trading. Greg left us with some information and details on getting further information on Security of Payments to seek assistance and will be back in 2019 to give us an update on the proposed reforms.

25th May 2018 hosted by Heightsafe Solutions - Barrack Heights - Illawarra

With the encouragement and support of women working in all aspects of the building industry, including industrial, manufacturing, building and construction, keeping ourselves and our employees safe is paramount. Work Health Safety regulations are getting tougher to continually keep the safety of workers front and foremost.

SCWIB was excited to have our May luncheon hosted by Dianne & Jon McQuade of Heightsafe Solutions at BARRACK HEIGHTS.

Dianne & Jon McQuade Heightsafe business owner was pleased to provide advice on maintaining compliance with WHS Regulations, information on SafeTcard, confined space and lifting regulations and best implementations as well as a tour and demonstration on some of their height safety equipment.

Heightsafe Solutions is a registered trading name of Accendo Asia Pacific which is a family owned Australian company.

Their premises are very professional and was a great opportunity for networking with industry colleagues, have a fabulous light lunch with a huge effort putting all the presentation and display together by Dianne & Jon & their son Scott. Thank you all so much for a very informative and professional presentation.

March 2018 at M2 Kitchen -  Wollongong

We held an informal networking breakfast with SCWIB at the delicious M2 Kitchen at Keira Street Wollongong, with a minimum purchase of tea/coffee or a selection from their appetizing menu!. Our focus was to provide an opportunity to network, business to business opportunities and discussions. We had a terrific morning without any formalities!

Women build strength and empowerment in 2018

Women’s participation in the workforce of building, construction and allied industries has been increasing over the years and you represent a very important portion of the whole framework, which women play in the industry.

What part do you represent? Running a business in the industry? Work as a tradeswomen or an apprentice? Maybe in project/site management, business development, design, engineering, safety, compliance, contracts, HR or “just do the books” as many women relate to their role as tradies wives, but we know that they are the backbone of the business and all these roles play an integral part in all of building & construction. Come along and meet like-minded women and build strength and empowerment in 2018!

With a brand new year ahead of us, South Coast Women in Building & Construction understands the varying work environments we share and work in. You are the most important part of your jobs and yet we tend to neglect our own wellbeing when it comes to STRESS! Yes Stress! This may be the reason you are feeling exhausted and out of control and it may be affecting you maximizing your true productivity!

23rd February 2018 with Celine Healy

We were pleased this year by finding a “Stress Resolution” now that sounds good! Through a great presentation by Celine Healy from Stress to Success who showed how we could  "take you from feeling stressed-out, exhausted and out of control, to feeling liberated, refreshed and composed. “

We were very pleased and excited to have Celine as our guest speaker to motivate you into seeking a “resolution to stress” to strengthen your inner self to be a confident, productive you!!

Understanding multiple brain integration techniques, kinesiology and kinergetics is what Celine, with her highly sort after and recognized unique approach, does best!

A very interactive presentation as well Maxine Wiseman discussing on workplace gender equality, safety and moving forward in a positive environment, for women to support each other and know not to accept any kind of unwanted treatment. Seek help when and where needed and not to be afraid to speak up about any verbal, physical or social mistreatment. 

Waco Kwikform sponsors our October 2017 event

We were pleased to welcome Victoria Kennedy Formwork and Scaffolding Sales Representative for Waco Kwikform as October's event sponsor, whose first job was as an apprentice painter and decorator with a sub- contractor specialising in industrial metal coatings working in the Steel Works and at numerous industrial sites throughout NSW. Victoria gave a terrific presentation on her early years as an apprentice to her successful business as a milliner in exclusive hat making for David Jones to her new role with Waco Kwikform with their new scaffolding equipment! A very diverse and engaging story by Victoria, SCWIB thanks Waco Kwikform for their support!

Plus Virginia Wren from Illawarra ITeC presented a talk on working with millenniums, to do something about understanding what makes them tick! With us having the second highest youth unemployment rate in the state, why are they not taking up apprenticeships? There was some very interactive discussion & feedback on how we can address this issue!

Maxine Wiseman has been involved in many supportive programs for women in building and construction, from facilitation to education and mentoring over the last 25 years! Also as a director of a design & build cottage company, working in industry associations and industry superannuation companies, a wealth of experience accumulated to share with you and to help support and encourage networking amongst your industry colleagues

REGISTER your interest to attend an event, sponsor or present on our contacts page -  or email maxine@scwib.com.au

OR CONTACT Maxine Wiseman on 0417 372 997