Resources

We have created a number of resources that focus on supporting female participation in the transport industry. This includes news, research, industry associations and full access to our National Women in Transport networking event presentations. Our focus is on helping to increase diversity and create an inclusive and modern transport industry.

National Women in Transport Networking Lunches

Each year, National Women in Transport hosts a networking lunch in alternating locations across Australia. These events are an opportunity to network with other transport colleagues of all levels and hear from a prominent speaker who will share her experience relating to women and how they work.

View our latest presentations in full here or search for more in our full list of resources below

2025 Sydney Networking Lunch with keynote from Megan Dalla-Camina, CEO and Founder of Women Rising

Oct 31, 2025 | Video

In September, National Women in Transport hosted its final networking event of 2025 in Barangaroo, Sydney. We were delighted to welcome Megan Dalla-Camina, CEO and Founder of Women Rising, as our keynote speaker. Megan shared powerful insights on the paradoxes of power, the vital role of confidence in the workplace, and how to navigate your career mastery curve with strategy and ease. A fireside chat between Megan and National Transport Commission, CEO, Michael Hopkins offered a deeper dive into

2025 Melbourne Speaker Bureau lunch with Lisa Annese, CEO, Chief Executive Women

Jul 29, 2025 | Video

The June Networking Lunch for National Women in Transport took place in Melbourne and featured a keynote speech from Lisa Annese, CEO of Chief Executive Women. The event focused on gender equality and exploring how women and men can understand each other better and collaborate on a more inclusive and equitable future.Lisa was joined by Carolyn Walsh, Chair of the National Transport Commission, for an engaging in-conversation session. Together, they shared personal experiences, discussed workplac

2024 Melbourne Speaker Bureau lunch with Dr Leonora Risse – Economist specialising in gender equality

May 23, 2025 | Video

Dr Leonora Risse is an economist who specialises in gender equality. Her research focuses on gender gaps in the workplace, including the gender pay gap and women's under-representation in leadership and decision-making.In a National Women in Transport lunch presentation, Dr Risse provides evidence-based insights on creating more opportunities for women in male-dominated industries. She highlights the importance of making the workplace fair for all. And outlines practical steps organisations can

Spotlight articles

Our spotlight articles highlight the remarkable women shaping every corner of the transport sector, while also exploring key topics that advance diversity and inclusion.

View our latest articles here or search our archive in our full list of resources below

Equimundo: Engaging Men and Boys in Gender Equality

Sep 18, 2025 | Article

Heather Jones – Founder of Pilbara Heavy Haulage Girls Group

May 22, 2025 | Podcast

Tricia Malowney OAM – Chief Accessibility Advocate at Victoria’s Department of Transport and Planning

May 22, 2025 | Podcast

Helpful links

We’ve compiled a list of Australian organisations that work with, or directly support, women in the transport industry.

Skills, training or member organisations

Australasian Rail Association - https://ara.net.au/
Transport Women Australia - https://transportwomen.com.au/
Women in Trucking - https://wita.com.au/

Industry associations and peak bodies

Australian Trucking Association - https://www.truck.net.au/
Aviation Aerospace Australia - https://www.aviationaerospace.org.au/
Freight and Trade Alliance - https://www.ftalliance.com.au/
Roads Australia - https://roads.org.au/
National Association of Women in Construction - https://www.nawic.com.au/
Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association - https://wistainternational.com/

Research and development

ITS Australia – https://its-australia.com.au/
I-move Australia - https://imoveaustralia.com/
Workplace Gender Equality Agency - https://www.wgea.gov.au/

Resources - Full List

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Spotlight on Kirsty Kelly – CEO, Transport Professionals Association

Apr 29, 2026 | Article

Spotlight on Caitlin Barlow - General Manager, JATEC Transport Board Member, TWAL

Apr 23, 2026 | Article

Spotlight on Ameek Kaur - Manager Passenger Transport Policy, Department of State Growth TAS

Apr 23, 2026 | Article

Spotlight on Miranda Blogg – Director (Safer Roads), Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD

Apr 08, 2026 | Article