Women in Defence

In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Sarah Baker, Partner for Program Design & Delivery, and Sheena Ireland, Executive Director for Program Design & Delivery, from Synergy Group about the role of women in leadership in delivering Defence capability.

Entries are now open for the ADM Women in Defence Awards 2025!

On 26 March 2025, ADM had its premier Australian Defence Magazine Women in Defence Walk led by Associate Publisher of ADM, Kylie Leonard at the Avalon Australian International Airshow | Kirra Davey

Several companies and their representatives have showcased a commitment to women in the defence workforce by celebrating Women's Defence Connection’s International Women’s Day on 7th March 2025 at 12:30pm.

Australia's Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Hub has announced the appointment of Dr Cathy Foley, to its board.

The Australian Defence Force has slowly been moving towards a more diverse workforce, with women making up just over 20 per cent of permanent employees. One of the areas that is lacking in female representation, however, is aviation | Keira Joyce

ADM is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Women in Defence Awards (WIDA) following an exciting ceremony held last night at the National Arboretum in Canberra.

Following our announcement of the Women in Defence Awards 2024 finalists, ADM will be introducing each of our amazing finalists across the categories in more detail. Today we are focusing on the finalists in our Rising Star category.

Following our announcement of the Women in Defence Awards 2024 finalists, ADM will be introducing each of our amazing finalists across the categories in more detail. Today we are focusing on the finalists in our Technical Trade category. 

Women’s Breakfast

On September 13, the Victorian government and Women’s Defence Connection hosted the Land Forces Women of Defence Breakfast | Kylie Leonard

Following our announcement of the Women in Defence Awards 2024 finalists, ADM will be introducing each of our amazing finalists across the categories in more detail. Today we are focusing on the finalists in our Project Management category. 

Following our announcement of the Women in Defence Awards 2024 finalists, ADM will be introducing each of our amazing finalists across the categories in more detail. Today we are focusing on the finalists in our People and Culture category. 

Following our announcement of the Women in Defence Awards 2024 finalists, ADM will be introducing each of our amazing finalists across the categories in more detail. Today we are focusing on the finalists in our Research and Development category. 

Following our announcement of the Women in Defence Awards 2024 finalists, ADM will be introducing each of our amazing finalists across the categories in more detail. Today we are focusing on the finalists in our Operations category. 

Following our announcement of the Women in Defence Awards 2024 finalists, ADM will be introducing each of our amazing finalists across the categories in more detail. Today we are focusing on the finalists in our Legal and Contracting category. 

Navantia Australia has launched an internal women's network called For the WIN (Women in Navantia).