Author: Mama Mish
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STOPIT Campaign
Dee has the wonderful Michelle ‘Mama Mich’ Sheppard on the show for a chat today. Michelle is a trans activist and works in the corporate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion space. So…. as all good allies should… Dee asks how the Trans and Gender Diverse community is tracking and how we…
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Welcome to The Changing Room
There’s something symbolic about a changing room. It’s a space where we pause. Where we catch a glimpse of ourselves—sometimes in fluorescent lighting, sometimes through the fog of our own self-criticism. It’s a space where we shed layers, both physical and emotional. And often, it’s where we learn to sit…
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100 Women in Operations: Michelle Sheppard, Inclusion and Diversity Senior Advisor, The Department of Transport and Planning
Today, Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), an annual event held that celebrates the lives, contributions, and resilience of transgender and gender-diverse people around the world, is the perfect day to spotlight Michelle Sheppard — affectionately known as “Mama Mish” — as one of NAWO’s 100 Women in Operations! 🎤 Michelle…
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Understanding the Evolution of IDAHOBIT Day (May 17)
We often mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination, and Transphobia (#IDAHOBIT) by adding it to our calendar of events, enjoying cupcakes, and raising flags. But how well do we understand the significance of this day and its evolution? The roots of IDAHOBIT can be traced back to…
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How Michelle Sheppard is Championing DEI Activism and Advocating Gender Equality
BY SHALINI MAGANATHANAUSTRALIAAPR 4TH 20247 MINS In a world that has yet to reach gender equality and an equitable society, there are those who rise above the barriers and champion the cause with unwavering dedication. One such remarkable individual is trans activist Michelle Sheppard. Michelle Sheppard, best known as “Mama Mish”…
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New PTAANZ and NEC podcast showcases leading female transport leaders
Women Who Move Nations, sponsored by NEC, features a wide range of global and Australian female transport leaders The podcast features Victorian transport and planning senior advisor Michelle Sheppard. Image: PTAANZ In a podcast series released by the Public Transport Association of Australia and New Zealand (PTAANZ), some of Australia,…
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Celebrate International Women’s Day with JOY 94.9
Friday March 8 is International Women’s Day, and JOY is celebrating! On JOY Breakfast from 7:00am, Rach Morrison will be joined by some of your favourite JOY women, including regular JOY favourite Michelle Sheppard, centering conversations around women, and discussing this year’s theme for International Women’s Day, Inspire Inclusion. Across the day, we’ll have a rolling roster…
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Victorian Honour Roll of Women 2023
This program celebrates the outstanding contributions made by Victorian women and acknowledges the many ways they’ve made lasting contributions to Victoria. Filter inductees by name, category or field of expertise. Twenty-two new Victorian Honour Roll of Women inductees were announced and celebrated at a ceremony at the Arts Centre Melbourne…
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What is ‘rainbow-washing’? And how can you avoid it?
By Kate Neilson (19 September, 2023) In order to create a truly inclusive culture for LGBTQIA+ employees, organisations need to ensure their efforts don’t stray into rainbow-washing. Two DEI experts explain some common pitfalls that HR should avoid. Think back to the Pride Month events that took place in Sydney earlier…
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Improving Employment Outcomes For LGBTIQ+ Victorians
The Andrews Labor Government is continuing its support for LGBTIQ+ communities, ensuring that jobseekers have access to safe and inclusive employment services. Minister for Employment Ben Carroll visited the Victorian Pride Centre in St Kilda announcing a funding package to assist LGBTIQ+ Victorians access job-readiness programs, connect with supportive…
