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Now that the end of 2024 is nearly in sight, I am beginning to take a moment to reflect on the year that has been. There are lots of
things, good and bad, that I have mused over (many of which I have shared in my newsletter intros over the past months!), but what keeps coming up is a feeling of gratitude.
So, this intro is going to be a bit of an appreciation post…
As many of you know, last year Franklin Women received 2 years of seed funding from NSW Health to set us up for ongoing success. A big part of that funding was to build our ‘A-team’, which has meant we have grown very quickly from myself as a volunteer and two casual team members, to a team of 6 casual and part-time employees.
This appreciation post is dedicated to the amazing women who make up the FW team.
In the last 12 months, we have worked together to define our individual roles, understood how our unique skills complement each other, and built efficient workflows to help us deliver maximum impact with the few hands we have. I have had to learn how to be a ‘manager’ as well as a social enterprise ‘director’, and the team, despite embarking on their own growth journeys, have given me so much support and patience while I navigated my own.
I am so proud of what we have achieved together this year and feel grateful to go on this crazy adventure with these brilliant minds who are as passionate about the FW mission as I am.
I couldn’t end the year without also sending our gratitude and appreciation to each of you who have been part of the FW community over the last 12 months – whether a member, newsletter reader, social media follower or fan from afar – we wouldn’t be where we are without you.
Happy reading of this month’s newsletter with lots of stories from our sector to round out the year. And happy holidays!
Happy reading,
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The Australian health and medical research workforce audit report was released, providing up-to-date evidence on the characteristics, career pathways and challenges for our workforce
Rosemary Huxtable was appointed to develop the National Health and Medical Research Strategy, aiming to build national strengths, fill gaps and support workforce capacity
Nominations are open for the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences honorific awards, including their Outstanding Female Researcher Medal
NHMRC is seeking feedback on revised research impact assessment criteria for Investigator and Synergy Grants schemes, closing on 4 December
Applications for the NSW Smart Sensing Network Grand Challenge Fund are open, supporting innovative projects that link with industry or government partners and devise a smart sensing solution, with human health identified as a priority theme
Congratulations to all the finalists of the inaugural Women of Colour In STEM Awards!
WGEA released Australia’s 2023–24 Gender Equality Scorecard, with a new total renumeration gender pay gap of 21.8% (you can read more about the gender pay gap in the February 2024 edition of the FW newsletter)
Congratulations Simone Proft, announced this month as incoming CEO at the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research!
Nominations for the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science are still open, with an associated fact sheet to support nominations
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Applications for the NSW Smart Sensing Network Grand
Challenge Fund are open, supporting innovative projects that link with industry or government partners and devise a smart sensing solution, with human health identified as a priority theme
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Congratulations Simone Proft, announced this month as incoming CEO at the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research!
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Meet Charlie Morscheck
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Policy Officer in the Newborn Bloodspot Screening Condition Assessment Section, Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.
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Here they talk about their work in health policy and reform, medical anthropology and not being afraid to build the job you want. We were also lucky enough to have Charlie as a Table Mentor at our ACT Career Transitions breakfast last month!
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As the end of the year draws near, our conversations and focus often shift towards the future – our goals, hopes and plans for the coming year. But before you rush ahead, we
encourage you to take a moment to pause and honour the year that has been. Here our Head of Members and Community, Cara Bevington, writes on closing out 2024 with purpose:
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No doubt, your 2024 has been full of its own unique mix of triumphs, challenges, lessons and connections. Reflecting on these isn’t just an act of remembering – it’s a powerful way to set the stage for the year ahead.
Research highlights the value of reflective practice in both professional and personal growth, helping us recognise patterns, celebrate progress and identify areas for growth. So, before you dive into plans for the new year, carve out some time to reflect...
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We recently hosted our 2024 Leaders Brunch. These events bring together leaders from our Partner Organisations to learn and collaborate on emerging priorities relating to diversity and inclusion in our sector. This year we focused on the critical yet challenging topic of sexual and gendered harassment in the workplace. Here, Annie Fenwicke, of EDI at Work Consulting, shares her key take-homes
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I was fortunate to play a role in the recent FW Leaders Brunch, a virtual session that combined keynote presentations with practical activities to create an opportunity to learn from expert speakers, but also each other, on
responding to and preventing sexual and gendered harassment in the workplace. There were many valuable take-homes and resources shared, but a few stood out, which I wanted to highlight below...
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Gift giving! ’Tis the season of giving (and my personal favourite time of the year!), so for those amid end-of-year shopping, here are some of our favourite gifts and tips from
women-led businesses
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You can support Franklin Women and women in STEMM by gifting an FW membership
The handmade ceramics of Palinopsia are all stunning pieces
High Tees have a range of ethically produced iconic women’s T-shirts – She’s the Boss and Women in STEM are personal favourites (as well as the platypus pocket of course!)
Summer holidays means picnic time, and we love this joyful water resistant picnic mat
Put all your gifts together with these wrapping tips from Anita Birges
Finally, if you’re in need of a doggie accessory, check out Outback Tails, which celebrates Indigenous art and culture, and supports Australia’s wildlife 💓
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The handmade ceramics of Palinopsia are all
stunning pieces
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Summer holidays means picnic time, and we love this joyful water resistant picnic mat
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Put all your gifts together with these wrapping
tips from Anita Birges
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Finally, if you’re in need of a doggie accessory, check out Outback Tails, which celebrates Indigenous art and culture, and supports Australia’s wildlife 💓
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Till next month, your Newsletter Curator, Amy
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Thank you to Monash University Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences for investing in Franklin Women and our mission to create a health and medical research ecosystem where women thrive.
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