WOMEN IN PAINTING
Women in Painting will play a significant role in supporting and promoting female painters, apprentices and women working behind the scenes of the hundreds of large and small businesses across Australia.
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ABOUT WOMEN IN PAINTING
Fostering Growth for Women in Painting
By supporting employers, tradespeople, female apprentices and supporting staff we will help you create an environment that fosters growth and development for women in the industry. Networking and social events are excellent for building a sense of community and can help combat isolation. Strengthening women's positions in the industry through these channels will likely contribute to more sustainable changes.
These strategies will help build a strong, inclusive, and empowering network for women in the painting industry
Support & Referrals
Providing guidance, support, referrals, and career advice to help apprentices, tradeswomen and business owners navigate the industry more effectively.
Online Community
An online platform where members can share experiences, opportunities, and advice, including a forum, articles in our e-magazine and a private social media group.
Events
Networking opportunities, informal social gatherings and events for female painters to showcase their work to industry professionals and the public; exhibitions, live painting sessions, trade testers and participation in industry conferences.
Workshops and Training
Workshops that focus on skill development as well as soft skills like negotiation and leadership, which are crucial for career advancement.
Advocacy and Awareness Campaigns
Projects that highlight the contributions of women in painting and advocate for equal opportunities and treatment in the workplace.
FOUNDER
Founder and Manager of Women in Painting, Caroline Miall, has been involved with the establishment, growth and success of Aussie Painters Network, since its inception in 2011.
Caroline has gained a unique understanding of male dominated trades, and the challenges encountered by women entering these industries. With a background in counseling, student support & human services, she has spent the last two years directly supporting and mentoring female apprentices across Australia, from male dominated industries ranging from construction, mechanical & manufacturing to engineering, mining & aviation. She has assisted apprentices with professional, personal, mental health and financial issues so that they may keep successfully progressing in their trades. Caroline has hosted social gatherings, professional development workshops and guides apprentices to advocate for themselves with employers, to grow their networks and strengthen their place in their training and workplaces.
In the space of two short years, the impact that these women have then made in the apprenticeship space is profound and resulting in improving the working environment for all apprentices, whilst raising the bar on quality and professionalism for tradespeople and employers across all non-traditional trades.
Honoring the Women Transforming Australia's Painting Industry
Thank you for joining us on this exciting journey. Together, we will paint a brighter, more inclusive future for the painting industry in Australia. Let's celebrate the incredible women who are redefining our craft and paving the way for a new era of artistry and excellence.