Branka Krivokapic-Skoko

The rates of suicide among males working in the construction industry are almost double the rates seen overall among Australian men. From shutterstock.com

Risky business: how our ‘macho’ construction culture is killing tradies

Research shows construction workers are at higher risk of mental illness and suicide than people in other jobs. Addressing this must start with dismantling the ‘macho’ culture on work sites.
Women make up just 1% of the workforce in the construction, engineering and automotive trades in Australia. Shutterstock

The female tradie shortage: why real change requires a major cultural shift

Bringing more women into the trades requires challenging social stigmas and improving mentoring programs and workplace culture.
Rural and regional policy must be made in context, not in isolation. AAP/Lukas Coch

Reimagining NSW: how a happy, healthy regional and rural citizenry helps us all

It’s time for a fresh look at community and policy development in rural and regional NSW – one that recognises that doing things differently will deliver benefits to urban populations as well.

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