Transport Women Australia (TWAL) has been named as a new member association of the Australian Trucking Association.
TWAL was established in 1999 and has become the pre-eminent association representing women in the transport and logistics sector. It is a member-based, not for profit organisation that aims to support women and non-traditional career paths in all areas of the industry.
TWAL Chair Jacquelene Brotherton says the organisation’s inclusion into the ATA will strengthen the organisation.
“Our membership will ensure TWAL is included in the decision-making that affects our industry,” Brotherton says.
“It will allow us to contribute to the wider trucking community from our areas of expertise.
“We look forward to being a different voice at the table to help shape our industry for future generations.”
ATA Chair Mick Parry says TWAL could play a key role in ensuring numerous high-demand roles within the industry can be filled in the future.
“Our industry faces a national shortage of truck drivers and diesel mechanics, and there’s a huge demand for managers, schedulers and compliance staff,” Parry says.
“There’s a huge range of opportunities for the right people.
“The ATA has developed a workforce and driver training strategy for the industry with input from experts like the team at Transport Women Australia, but we need to work more closely together as we seek to encourage more women and people from diverse backgrounds to work in trucking.”
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