Category: Article
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I Can Take a Joke. This Just Isn’t One: A Super Progressive Movie
By Staff Writers / 2 February 2026 Source: IMDB/Image Supplied Offensive or all for laughs? Proud trans woman Michelle Sheppard watched Pauline Hanson’s A Super Progressive Movie so you don’t have to. Written by Michelle Sheppard I can take a joke. I’ve always been able to. I grew up on comedies where nothing was sacred, and…
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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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LGBTQIA+ Women come together at the VPC ahead of International Womens Day
By Dean Arcuri / 8 March 2025 Source: Facebook Earlier this week the Victorian Pride Centre hosted an International Women’s Day event uniting and connecting LGBTQIA+ women. International Women’s Day on the 8th of March is a day to celebrate women’s achievements and raise awareness about the issues they continue to face. Ahead…
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How Michelle Sheppard is Championing DEI Activism and Advocating Gender Equality
by Shalini Maganathan Apr 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…
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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…
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Regardless of industry or gender, getting dressed for work isn’t always easy.
Written by Lauren Ironmonger – Lauren is a lifestyle writer at the Sydney Morning Herald. How much thought do you put into getting dressed each morning? For many people, what they wear to work is about a lot more than just personal style – it’s crucial to their professional performance and…
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A Day in the Life of Melbourne Transwoman Michelle Sheppard
Michelle ‘Mama Mish’ Sheppard is a highly respected presenter, advocate, and trainer in the gender equity space. As a transgender woman, she appreciates the difficulties within the grey created by the gender divide and not only traverses them herself but brings others on the ride with her. As part of…
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Victorian government announces funding to help trans women overcome employment barriers
The Victorian government has announced $227,000 in funding for a pilot program to help transgender women and gender diverse jobseekers overcome barriers to employment. Fitted for Work, a non-profit organisation which helps women with presentation, resumes and interview skills, will use the funding to establish its pilot Transgender Women Program.…
