Category: Women
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“You’re Dad but you’re a girl”
Transitioning as a transparent. Melbourne mum Michelle Sheppard speaks openly about the highs and lows of her gender transition, what she’s learned, and how her daughters have been invaluable in helping her through Offspring Magazine is Australia’s largest gloss & digital parenting magazine with more than 270,000 readers “You’re Dad…
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We are All Aboard, with Michelle Sheppard
Michelle Sheppard knows more than most the challenges some people in our diverse communities may face. She spoke to us about the importance of diversity and inclusion and our All Aboard program. As the proud operators of the world’s largest tram network, Yarra Trams values the representation of people from…
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Fitted for Work – improving career opportunities for transgender women
Fitted for Work – improving career opportunities for transgender women by Editor | 4 Apr 2019 Print Mail In a partnership with not-for-profit organisation, Fitted for Work, the Victorian Government is expanding job opportunities for transgender women. Transgender people face multiple barriers to participation in employment and may also face difficulties gaining recognition for their…
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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.…
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Patience and respect in AFL talks key to progress for trans footballers Michelle Sheppard
When working with the AFL, it is important to understand what you’re dealing with. There is 122 years of culture in a country whose identity has been shaped by organised sport, binary male-female environments with a lot of uncertainty and very little education on LGBTIQ+ lived experiences. When I migrated…
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IWD2018: how safe spaces create inclusion for all women
Jemma Wight Production Editor, bluenotes To celebrate International Women’s Day, all week bluenotes will be guest edited by respected journalist and author Catherine Fox. We’ll be publishing content on women, their experience in the workplace and the future of equality. We hope you enjoy it. Creating women-only spaces is important…
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50 SHADES OF PINK. WOMEN OF BREAST INFLUENCE – MICHELLE SHEPPARD
50 SHADES OF PINK. WOMEN OF BREAST INFLUENCE – MICHELLE SHEPPARD Posted by Tina Doueihi on March 22, 2017 This month I introduce you to Michelle Sheppard, a gorgeous Trans Woman, who I met through social media. We connected over our love of bras (surprise) and I am happy that I was…
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The Change Agenda
Founded by Anna Millers & Elizabeth Murphy WHO WE ARE The Change Agenda was formed by two passionate individuals who saw a significant gap between conversation and the action required by organisations to drive real and positive change around Diversity and Inclusion. We are specialists in facilitating change for Diversity and…
