Welcome to WIRV!

Women in Resources Victoria (WiRV) supports women who work in water, energy, minerals and natural resource management through influence and advocacy, professional development, access to mentoring relationships and networking. WiRV represents the interests of women in resources today and works to shape the industry of tomorrow.

The WiRV network has grown to more than 400 members representing over 80 companies with connections to energy (both renewable and non-renewable), minerals, agriculture and natural resource management.

The AWRA e-Mentoring Program - Support for women in the resource industry

Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.

The Australian Women in Resources Alliance (AWRA) is a national initiative funded by the Australian Government, supporting and uniting organisations like WIRV across Australia that are working to increase women’s participation and inclusion in the resource, allied and construction industries.

Through an innovative new e-Mentoring Program, AWRA is helping the industry to help woman reach their full potential. E-Mentoring gives mentees and mentors a way to work together, wherever they are, that fits in with their busy working lives.

The Program is free for women in the resource, allied and construction industries to participate as Mentees, and for men and women in these industries to participate as Mentors.

The AWRA e-Mentoring program needs experienced men and women in the sector to share their knowledge with a Mentee.

Consider taking part as a Mentor or Mentee in the AWRA e-Mentoring Program and encourage your colleagues to get involved too. This is an excellent professional and personal development opportunity – Mentors have as much to gain as the person in their charge!

For more information and to register your interest go to http://www.amma.org.au/awra/awra-e-mentoring

The AWRA e-Mentoring pilot program is funded by the Australian Government through the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy.

Join us to celebrate the crucial contribution of women in the resources sector!

Upcoming 2013 Events

- 20 June 2013 - WiRV June Networking Event - FREE @ Campari House

- 25 July 2013 - Christmas in July - A panel discussion on "How the Asian economy is affecting the Australian resources industry".

Past Speakers

Terry Burgess
CEO & Managing Director of Oz Minerals

Yolanda Vega
CEO of Australian Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Marika McMahon
Director/Accredited Family Law Specialist of O’Farrell Robertson McMahon Lawyers

Fleur Muller
Managing Director, Geostat Services

Merrill Gray
Managing Director & Executive Director of Syngas Energy Limited.

Elizabeth Lewis-Gray
Chairman & Managing Director of Gekko Systems.

Inés Scotland
Managing Director & Chief Executive Office of Citadel Resource Group.

Sheila Laxon
Thoroughbred Horse Trainer (First female to win the Melbourne Cup and Caulfield Cup double)