Lunches

Women in Rail Lunch, Sydney - postponed
Due to the continuing uncertainty relating to the evolving COVID-19 situation, ARA events planned to be held until the end of 2020 are being continually assessed against the travel and venue restrictions. We are planning to rescheduled in 2021, new dates will be promoted in the ARA Weekly Update and Event Alert emails when confirmed.
We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your continued support.
The purpose of the event is to promote the value of a gender-balanced Australasian workforce, acknowledge the challenges that as an industry we need to overcome and foster a culture of appropriately championing diversity in rail.
Date: tbc
Venue: Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, 161 Elizabeth Street
Time: 12.00 to 2.30pm
Keynote speaker: to be advised
Speakers:
- Narelle Underwood, NSW Surveyor General & Director Survey Operations
- Mark Adams, Principal, Arup
Panel:
- Raquel Rubalcaba, Operations Manager, CPB Contractors (Facilitator)
- Sharon Gray, Corporate Indigenous and Social Inclusion Manager, CPB Contractors and
- Thy Pham, Site Engineer, Parramatta Light Rail, CPB Contractors
The ARA's Gender Diversity Report Card will also be released at this event. The report card will show changes in the gender balance of the rail industry since our last survey in 2017, allowing for comparison with other industries and a greater understanding of the policies and initiatives in place within the rail industry.
Gold Sponsors:
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Cost (incl GST):
- ARA Members $105 per person, $1,050 for a table of 10
- Non-Members $135 per person, $1,350 for a table of 10
Sponsorship opportunities available:
Further information: Contact ARA Events Manager, events@ara.net.au or 02 6270 4527