Women in Business Feature 2024

CONNEC TING SUCCESSFUL , LIKE-MINDED WOMEN IN BUSINESS SPECIAL 8 PAGE FEATURE BROUGHT TO YOU BY The Adviser. Australia No.1:1727 Wednesday, August 21, 2024 – Page 17

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Women forging new paths

in the hardware industry IN a realm traditionally dominated by grease and grit, Ultimate Fasteners is rewriting the narrative. This hardware powerhouse is proving that strength, knowledge, and success are not gender-specific attributes.

Leading the charge is Kaylene McCormick, a seasoned professional who has been the backbone of Ultimate Fasteners' operations for seven years. With a career spanning irrigation and banking, Kaylene has developed a resilience that allows her to thrive in male-dominated environments. Her humour and ability to adapt have been instrumental in building strong working relationships.

Sophie Dervish, another key member of the team, brings a fresh perspective to the frontlines. Her sales acumen and unwavering confidence have shattered stereotypes and earned her the respect of clients and colleagues alike. Sophie's experience highlights the growing number of women entering the hardware industry and making a significant impact.

Carole Moore, with her extensive engineering background,

HARDWARE PATHWAYS... Ultimate Fasteners is rewriting the narrative for women in the trades. From left, Carole Moore, Kaylene McCormick and Sophie Dervish are not merely employees; they are trailblazers. Their contributions to Ultimate Fasteners are reshaping perceptions and inspiring future generations of female professionals. Photo: Supplied

is a testament to the evolving landscape of the industry.

Her journey at Ultimate Fasteners reflects the positive shifts in workplace culture. Carole's story is a reminder of the progress made in breaking down gender barriers and creating more inclusive work environments.

These women are not merely employees; they are trailblazers. Their contributions to Ultimate Fasteners are

reshaping perceptions and inspiring future generations of female professionals. As the industry continues to evolve, the voices and experiences of women like Kaylene, Sophie and Carole, will be essential in driving innovation and growth.

It's clear that Ultimate Fasteners is more than just a hardware supplier; it's a platform for women to excel and redefine industry standards.

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More than just Nuts & Bolts

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Designing a career with solid foundations NICOLA Enright and Chathuri Bandara are key professionals at Bruce Mactier Building Designers, one of the most successful and diverse firms of its kind in the state. Driven by personal ambition, focus, and a spirit of collegiality, both women play a crucial role in the firm's achievements, while working hard to obtain career aspirations.

With 15 years of industry experience, Nicola is a senior draftsperson and interior designer with a lifelong passion for design. From sketching floor plans as “It has also a child to thoroughly been exciting for enjoying visual me to broaden our communications interior design projects in high school, her passion for design has providing our clients remained a constant. with a holistic service” Currently working LED BY CHALLENGE, DIVERSIFICATION OF SKILLS AND PERSONAL MOTIVATION... Senior draftsperson and interior designer Nicola Enright NICOLA ENRIGHT part-time at Bruce (left) and draftsperson Chathuri Bandara are two professionals who form part of the sizeable team at Bruce Mactier Building Designers. Driven by a love of design, the two INTERIOR DESIGNER Mactier, Nicola not only colleagues thrive on challenge, professional development and collegiate support, elements that are in abundance within their current work culture. Photo: Natasha Fujimoto designs for, and liaises with, When asked how she would promote job training and support, Chathuri aspires residential homes as well as commercial and residential her profession to young women who were one day to design and build her own home. commercial projects that have clients but coordinates with outside considering a future in the industry, Nicola said: “I’ve learnt a lot of things while working at included contract administration and project consultants to streamline a variety of services “Give it a go! The industry has certainly Bruce Mactier. The job can be complex but management. It has also been exciting for for customers. Valuing greatly her workplace’s changed a lot over time. At Bruce Mactier, we the guidance and instruction from the senior me to broaden our interior design projects emphasis on collegial support, mentoring and almost have equal numbers of women and staff ensures that employees develop their providing our clients with a holistic service.” professional development, Nicola relishes the men, it’s no longer the male-dominated field work by learning on the job. I want to continue With a background in engineering, Chathuri opportunity to grow through challenging projects it once was when I started. There are flexible to evolve my skill set to build my profile as a is a draftsperson on the cusp of entering that progress her outside her comfort zone. workplaces out there, and when you find those, draftsperson, incorporating projects that range her fourth year at Bruce Mactier. Acquiring “In the last couple of years I’ve been involved you can really build a successful career.” from units, to houses and commercial buildings.” essential skills and knowledge through on-thein some exciting projects, including high-end

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Find comfort and style with the women who know furniture DISCOVER style and comfort with the women at Harvey Norman Furniture’s vast selection of lounge suits, dining and outdoor furniture and BBQs. Proprietor Becc Fischer aspires to run a business where she continues to grow and build a team that grows alongside her, where passion and drive can be reflected onto their customers and the service they receive. and work in Shepparton. I was still The fresh-faced Becc stepped out young, only 23 at the time and of high school at 18 needing a sometimes it’s difficult to be full-time job and landed taken seriously in your on the sales floor of younger years– but to Harvey Norman.

“I didn’t see Harvey be honest, looking “I didn’t see Norman as a career at back and seeing Harvey Norman as first, it was a little while how far I have come a career at first, it along the way that I realised and how much was a little while how much I loved what I was both myself and my along the way team have grown that I realised how doing and I wanted more” over the years, that much I loved what BECC FISCHER continues to be my I was doing and I HARVEY NORMAN SHEPPARTON biggest achievement,” wanted more, I wanted PROPRIETOR said Becc. to be more than just a “We strive to provide Furniture Salesperson, I our customers with exceptional wanted to work my way up and service, but we also want to offer more run a store of my own,” said Becc. for our customers than to be a one-time Five years later she packed her bags purchase. We want our customers to leave for Shepparton and hasn’t looked back. with the confidence and trust that our “I think I was most proud of when I was service is ongoing and when inspiration first granted the opportunity to come

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Lush Skin + Laser clinic

celebrates excellence

on the world stage

“The fact that a small regional clinic like LUSH could achieve such phenomenal success is truly unbelievable” CAT ARMSTRONG LUSH SKIN + LASER CLINIC DIRECTOR

AT LUSH, Clinic Director Cat Armstrong and her team are committed to delivering real results and never compromising on quality and efficacy and it’s clear that their clients appreciate this dedication.

Her passion to empower her clients and team can Cat has led Lush Skin + Laser Clinic to be awarded be seen in every aspect of the clinic’s success. Cat’s the top-performing IS Clinical Skin Clinic in Australia. leadership is not just shaping the future of skincare, This honour reflects the high-quality aesthetic but also inspiring the broader business community treatments and services offered by the clinic.

“The fact that a small regional clinic like LUSH could Lush Skin + Laser Clinic has become synonymous achieve such phenomenal success is truly unbelievable. with excellence under Cat’s lead by combining This achievement would not have been possible without scientific advancement and personalised care. the unwavering support and trust of our wonderful LUSH’s remarkable achievements don’t stop there.

Cat and Alicia have just returned from an unforgettable local community here in Shepparton. We want to express our heartfelt thanks to every client who has trip to Orlando, Florida for the IS Clinical 2024 Global supported us. We have cherished every moment Advanced Seminar and Global Innovator Awards, shared with you and look forward to many more” where LUSH was recognised as a Blue Diamond LUSH partnering with IS CLINICAL has been Innovator award winner. An award is given to only 40 a life-changing experience not just for the clinic, clinics across the globe from 9000 potential winners. but for their clients as well. Their scienceThis award highlights that Lush Skin + Laser Clinic backed, clinically proven luxury skincare has is a global winner in the skin industry known for made an incredible impact on the community. pioneering techniques and excellent customer results.

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Multi-Award Winning Skin Clinic Medical Grade Skin & Laser Treatments Highly Experienced and Internationally Trained Skin & Laser Therapists In-House Doctor Niki Talic Performing Medical Treatments (03) 5832 7604 www.lushskinandlaserclinic.com.au 66 Skene Street, Shepparton @lushskinandlaserclinic

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Opened doors

to promote women’s health PASSIONATE, compassionate and highly accomplished Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr Monika Trivedi has acquired an abundance of local and international experience and is pleased to be consulting at her new practice in Mooroopna.

A boon for women’s health in the region, the opening of Greater Shepparton Gynaecology Clinic welcomes both private and public patients (with a GP referral) and promotes a culture of excellence as it aims to provide holistic care to women in the region.

Long based in Shepparton, Dr Trivedi provides Gynaecological and minimally invasive surgery and procedures at Shepparton Private Hospital, Kyabram District Health Services as well as obstetrics at Bendigo Health (part-time). Bringing her wealth of skill, expertise and local knowledge to her new clinic, Dr Trivedi said:

“I provide a complete range of services from young girls right through to post-menopausal women including chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis, vulva conditions, hormone replacement therapy and have started complete keyhole of uterus and cervix (total laparoscopic hysterectomy) at Shepparton Private Hospital. I also provide contraceptive services and early pregnancy options and management.”

Putting the importance of women’s health front and centre, the Greater Shepparton Gynaecology Clinic is located at 161 McLennan Street, Mooroopna. For more information about the clinic, you can email your enquiries to info@drmonikatrivedi.com or call 03 4800 5699.

In addition, you can also visit www.drmonikatrivedi. com.au to read more about this exceptional doctor.

IMPORTANT NEWS FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH... With an abundance of local and international experience, Dr Monika Trivedi has opened the new Greater Shepparton Gynaecology Clinic at 161 McLennan Street, Mooroopna. Providing a range of services for women of all ages, Dr Monika welcomes both public and private patients (with a referral from the GP). Photo: Emma Harrop

The pay gap WORKPLACE gender equality Agency (WGEA) has completed a new analysis of the pay gap between men and women in Australia, which shows women must work on average an extra 50 more days in a financial year than men to earn the same amount. a lot of days. That's a lot of extra work that women are doing Last year, WGEA estimated women needed to work just to earn the same, on average, that men earned in the 56 extra days, so the pay scale is slightly on the previous year,” WGEA CEO Mary Wooldridge told SBS news. improve, but there’s still a large discrepancy.

The WGEA total remuneration average gender “Every time it comes down it’s positive, but 50 days is still

pay gap is 21.7%. For every $1 on average a man makes, women earn 78c. Over the course of a year, that difference adds up to $26,393.

WGEA used Australian Bureau of Statistics data from February to calculate its findings, and the analysis doesn’t include bonuses, superannuation or overtime.

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ENCOURAGING CAREER DEVELOPMENT... Gagliardi Scott Real Estate pride themselves on building an environment that has always been supportive of all the women in our many and varied roles and encouraging of career development. From left, Karen Malerba, McKenzie Sinclair, Nicole Gapes, Jenna Connally, Chloe Earle, Paris Morgan, Bree Byrne, Jess Sabri, Alysha Magazinovic, Ash McMahon, Madison Gagliardi and Natalie Ford. Photo by: Emma Harrop

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Selling a dream environment for women in business THE camaraderie and exceptional work delivered by Gagliardi Scott Real Estate is in large part due to the female members of the team who provide great customer service and satisfaction for their clients across both their Shepparton and Numurkah offices.

“In the years I have worked here, the Accounts administration manager, environment has always been supportive of Nicole Gapes knows strong leadership all the women in our many and varied roles builds a culture that is rich with and encouraging of career development.” encouragement, support, and growth For anyone contemplating buying opportunities for those who seek them. or selling property in the region, “There is diversity among our team Gagliardi Scott Real Estate is located and our directors set a great example of at 182 High Street Shepparton and treating all staff members equally and 70 Melville Street, Numurkah and giving us great opportunities to continue can be contacted on 5831 1800. to grow and learn,” Nicole said.

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Saluting the contribution

of women in business across the region My heartfelt congratulations to The Shepparton Adviser for spotlighting the extraordinary achievements of the remarkable women in business throughout our community. for over two decades has been a Their stories and successes tremendous honour. The trust and support are truly inspiring and deserve from this vibrant community have been our greatest recognition. invaluable, allowing me to make meaningful As I reflect on my career in business and contributions to Northern Victoria. politics, I am filled with a profound sense In my roles as Minister for Housing of pride and joy. Being part of Lovell’s and Minister for Early Childhood, I was Shepparton Newsagency—a long-standing privileged to introduce impactful programs and successful local business, has been like the Education First Youth Foyer a source of immense satisfaction to me.

Program and to drive advancements My journey began in the world of small in Early Childhood Education. business, and I was fortunate to engage Our region is graced with many deeply with community initiatives through exceptional female leaders who organisations such as Rotaract, Friends of make significant strides in politics, GVBH, and the Fairley Leadership Program. business, and community service.

My involvement with Rotaract was I pay tribute to these outstanding transformative, fueling my commitment women and am confident that to community service and guiding me the future will bring even more toward a career in public service as a inspiring female leaders. member of the Victorian Parliament.

Serving as your Member of Parliament

“Our region is graced with many exceptional female leaders who make significant strides in politics, business, and community service” WENDY LOVELL MP STATE MEMBER FOR NORTHERN VICTORIA

SALUTING THE REGION’S WOMEN IN BUSINESS...

Reflecting upon her own journey of hard work, endeavour and success, State Member for Northern Victoria, Wendy Lovell MP takes an opportunity to acknowledge the significant achievements of the many women in business throughout the region. Photo: Supplied

Wendy Lovell MP

Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Region My team and I are here to help you with any State Government issues. Please call or email us if you require any assistance.

p: (03) 5821 6668 e: wendy.lovell@parliament.vic.gov.au www.wendylovell.com.au

Authorised by Wendy Lovell MP, 222 Wyndham Street Shepparton.

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A 40-year shift for women in business THE history of women in the workforce as we know it today began with the Industrial Revolution, and there have been many pioneering women leading the way in various fields to shape and change the workforce to what it is today.

While there have always been certain fields that women have had a strong foothold in, like nursing, In the last 40 years, there has been a shift with women taking up the lion's share of roles childcare, receptionists and primary school teaching. like accountants, solicitors and taking up more manager positions in general.

Accounting 1986-87 16.2%

.9% 36

2021-22

53.1%

Registered Nurses

1986-87

1986-87

12.1%

HR Managers

Child carers

Advertising, public relations and sales managers 5% 27.

2021-22

39.6%

1986-87

2%

93.9%

2021-22

.9% 25

2021-22 49.8%

1986-87 14.5%

Source: 2021-22, Australian Bureau of Statistics

Receptionists .5% 41

2021-22 56.0%

96.6%

2021-22 86.9%

Solicitors

53.1%

88.9%

Primary School teachers

1986-87 23.9%

% 2.7

% 8.4

1986-87

% 8.4

1986-87

82.7%

71.4%

2021-22

2021-22 91.1%

79.8%

CONVEYANCING MADE EASY...

Rachel and the team from Shepparton Conveyancing are here to help when buying and selling property.

Pictured from left are Caitlyn Hansen, Amanda Corish, Stephanie Wilkinson and Rachel Nugent. Photo by: Emma Harrop

The women with the personal service to sell or buy your Women conveying real estate dream home WHEN selling your home, upgrading for a growing family, or looking for a solid investment, experience the point of difference from a smaller, caring & local team. attention and customised solutions Jackie Shipton took over Your Sold tailored to their specific needs.

Real Estate in April last year, and quickly “Being a woman in business has made established a brilliant team around her me more resilient and driven, pushing me in her first year as owner/director. to approach challenges with creativity “I am proud to say the business is slowly expanding. I am finding myself reconnecting and a strong sense of empathy. Success to me is about achieving my goals while with previous clients and enjoy working with new clients just as much,” said Jackie. staying true to my values, both in my career and in my personal life.”

“Your Sold Real Estate stands out for You can find Your Sold Real Estate at 187 its personalised, hands-on approach, Corio St, Shepparton, or phone 5831 6633. ensuring each client receives dedicated

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BUYING your dream home or selling your family home is not something you do every day, so you need a team that understands how the selling process works and how to make the transition as easy and stress-free as possible.

The team at Shepparton Conveyancing Services (SCS) are not only the trusted team when it comes to selling and buying a new home, they’re leaders in breaking gender roles and leading the way for women in business.

Rachel Nugent has worked in conveyancing most of her life and has seen it evolve from a male-dominated industry to more femaleorientated. She began SCS over 15 years

ago from humble beginnings in her garage which she converted into an office before opening the Wyndham Street office.

SCS’s dynamic team of five, Caitlyn, Amanda, Stephanie, Don and Rachel, know that face-toface personalised service is important and a must for one of life's most important purchases, which at times can be stressful for all involved.

“We always have a chocolate box for the stressful days – well every day actually,” said Rachel.

You can find Shepparton Conveyancing Services at 382-384 Wyndham Street, Shepparton or call them on (03) 5891 2301.

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Celebrating the strength,

resilience, and determination of the region’s women in business WHEN I see so many incredible women in business in our region, I’m reminded of the strength, resilience, and determination that drives them. Whether they’re starting a new business or leading an established one, these women are making a significant impact in our communities.

“Being a woman things happen. My own journey has In my own journey, I’ve seen firsthand the shown myself and others, that challenges and rewards that come with running in business is about hard work, passion and the right a business. For nearly 28 years, I owned and more than just achieving support can take your business operated a business in the service and training personal success, it’s also to new heights, and for me that industry, and during that time, I was fortunate about creating opportunities for was even on a national scale. to be surrounded by supportive women and a others, sharing knowledge, and So, to all the women in community who helped my business thrive. being part of a network that business, I want to say this: Being a woman in business is about more Keep believing in yourself than just achieving personal success, it’s also uplifts and empowers.” and your vision. Don’t be afraid about creating opportunities for others, sharing KIM O’KEEFFE MP to take risks, to innovate and knowledge, and being part of a network that NATIONALS MEMBER FOR SHEPPARTON to lead. And remember, you’re uplifts and empowers. I’ve always believed in the not alone on this journey. There’s a importance of mentorship and support, and I’ve whole community ready to support you, seen the difference it can make. When women cheer you on, and celebrate your successes. come together to support one another, incredible HARD WORK, PASSION AND THE RIGHT SUPPORT... The Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe MP, owned and operated a business in the service and training industry for nearly 28 years. Surrounded by supportive women and a community who helped her business thrive, Ms O’Keeffe understands that success in enterprise is about more than personal success, its about creating opportunities, sharing knowledge and being part of a network that uplifts and empowers. Photo: Supplied

Proudly celebrating the incredible women in business

Kim O’KEEFFE MP

THE NATIONALS MEMBER FOR SHEPPARTON DISTRICT

kim.okeeffe@parliament.vic.gov.au Kim4Shepp

(03) 5831 6944

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