Extra: Count her in: women’s economic empowerment today and tomorrow
The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is ‘Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress.’ In Australia, progress toward gender equality is ongoing,
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EP#98: Decoding ethical AI in Defence
As AI continues to evolve, its application in defence raises critical ethical questions. Ensuring the responsible integration of AI technologies within the Australian Defence Force
EP#97: Revisiting ‘Empowering women in the workplace – why mentoring matters’
Despite greater flexibility and more opportunities, gender equity still has some way to go. The country’s gender pay gap persists, and women are still underrepresented
EP#96: Revisiting ‘How is Australia’s public sector using generative AI?’
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used by public services globally, including in Australia, to improve policy-making and program creation. AI has immense potential
EP#95: Revisiting ‘Embracing neurodiversity in the public sector’
Neurodiversity has become an important topic in the Australian public sector. With research suggesting that teams can be 30 per cent more productive with neurodivergent
EP#94: Revisiting ‘Rebuilding trust and integrity after robodebt’
EP#94: Revisiting ‘Rebuilding trust and integrity after robodebt’ The Robodebt Royal Commission highlighted the tremendous impact government policy gone wrong can have on the lives
Public Sector Unearthed – EP#6: Empowered communities with Kristina Musial-Aderer, Reshaune Singer and Jason Quin
Public Sector Unearthed Ep #6 – Empowered communities with Kristina Musial-Aderer, Reshaune Singer and Jason Quin In episode 6 of the Public Sector Unearthed podcast,
Public Sector Unearthed – EP#5: Connected beginnings with Lesley Richardson and Terese Christoff-Smith
In episode 5 of the Public Sector Unearthed podcast, we go behind the scenes of the Connected Beginnings program and talk to two public servants
EP#93: The flexible public sector workplace
Flexible work has become a staple in modern workplaces, and the public sector is no exception. With an increasing demand for work flexibility, particularly after
Public Sector Unearthed – EP#4: A regional study hub to call home with Libby Beattie and Olivia Sice
In episode 4 of the Public Sector Unearthed podcast, we shine a light on the incredible human stories behind the Regional University Study Hubs. Hearing
Public Sector Unearthed – EP#3: Inclusive by design with Danni Woods and Olympia Sarris from the Disability and Carer’s Network
In episode 3 of the Public Sector Unearthed podcast, we explore the journeys of Danni Woods, director of people and diversity, New Ways of Working
Public Sector Unearthed – EP#2: Jayden Swain’s passion for diversity and inclusion
In this second episode of the Public Sector Unearthed series, we’re joined by Jayden Swain, a dedicated diversity and inclusion advisor at Austrade. Having grown