Women at Work
About Women at Work
The Women at Work initiative, founded by Michelle Boundy on International Women’s Day 2024, is dedicated to educating, empowering, and enhancing the lives of women in the workplace. It champions kinder, safer, and more inclusive environments, inspiring meaningful change and supporting women to thrive at every stage of their career journey. As part of this work, Michelle actively meets with Ministers, Commissioners, WHS Regulators, Unions, and Senior Government Officials to address the issues facing women at work. She also champions the outstanding efforts already underway across sectors to enhance women’s lives in the workplace and strengthen their ability to thrive long term.
Why We Need to Support Women at Work
According to the Australian Government, creating safer and fairer workplaces is essential to improving the experiences of women in the workforce and empowering them to thrive in their chosen careers. Closing the gap in labour market outcomes between men and women requires a united effort from government, industry, and the wider community. To truly support women, we must address both the structural and cultural barriers that limit their participation—particularly when entering, re-entering, or remaining in the workforce. Fostering a culture of respect, eliminating harassment and violence, and prioritising women’s safety and wellbeing are not just policy goals—they are foundational to meaningful, long-lasting change. When we commit to creating inclusive, respectful environments, we’re not only supporting women to succeed at work—we’re helping them lead empowered, fulfilling lives.
What We Do
At Women at Work, we offer expert consultation and strategic guidance to individuals, communities, and organisations looking to foster kinder, safer, and more inclusive workplaces. We do this by:
Advising on workplace culture assessments and improvement frameworks.
Guiding organisations to embed psychological safety and respectful behaviours through evidence-informed strategies.
Providing consultation on leadership development pathways that empower women to step into and succeed in leadership roles.
Offering strategic advice to employers, boards, and government stakeholders on gender equity, safety, and inclusion.
Supporting storytelling initiatives and campaigns that drive change and elevate lived experiences.
Engaging in high-level policy advocacy to address systemic barriers impacting women at work.
We are a trusted voice in workplace inclusion and equity—and a collaborative partner in shaping environments where women are empowered to thrive.
Our Expertise
Michelle Boundy brings over three decades of legal, government, and leadership experience alongside deep, lived insight to drive meaningful, cultural change in workplaces across Australia.
Her expertise lies in:
Workplace Culture Transformation
Helping organisations build safer, more respectful, and inclusive environments where women can thrive.
Leadership & Empowerment Programs
Equipping leaders—especially women—with the confidence, skills, and support to lead with impact.
Policy Advocacy & Strategic Engagement
Collaborating with Ministers, WHS regulators, unions, and senior leaders to influence policy and system-wide improvements that support women at work.
Education, Awareness & Training
Delivering tailored, evidence-based training on psychological safety, respectful behaviours, and inclusive leadership.
Storytelling for Change
Leading national campaigns like Tell Your Story and She Has the Courage to Lead to raise awareness, shift mindsets, and build a strong community of support.
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