WAMR: Brunch with Dr Ashley McGrath

Name: WAMR: Brunch with Dr Ashley McGrath
Start: 2026-05-26T10:00:00+08:00
End: 2026-05-26T10:00:00+08:00
Location: MRIWA

About

Improving women’s participation and inclusion in the Western Australian mining industry is no longer just a values issue — it is a business, risk and performance imperative driven by productivity outcomes, workforce sustainability, regulatory change and community expectations.

This briefing draws on PhD research examining the inclusion strategies of five mining companies operating in WA. It distils clear, practical insights into what is delivering impact on the ground, what is failing to shift outcomes, and where industry effort is being misdirected.

Participants will gain evidence-based insight into how operational systems, leadership practices and workforce design influence attraction, retention and performance — and how mining organisations can move beyond fragmented initiatives towards coordinated, high-impact approaches that deliver measurable change.