Create better working opportunities leading to growth in employment in the region.
Supporting the career success of women of all ages in non-traditional roles & industries.
Contact: Jody Sainsbury
Web: www.kickasswomen.com.au
Email: jody@kickasswomen.com.au
Phone: 0427 291 440
Sebastian lives with Autism and assists businesses with repetitive and support tasks.
Phone: 0430 726 190
Email: ijalf@optusnetcom.au
Address: 418 Shakespeare Street, Mackay Q 4740
Phone: 1800 112 112
Assistance with repetitive task projects such as safety tags and similar work.
Disability Employment Support.
Address: 5 Peel Street, Mackay
Phone: 07 4957 8177
Email: admin@idealplacements.com.au
Address: 90–92 Sydney Street, CQUniversity, Building 3, Level 3, Mackay QLD 4740
Postal: PO Box 984, Mackay QLD 4740
Email: admin@gwcommunities.org.au
Executive Officer: Carol Norris – 0408 772 375, carol@gwcommunities.org.au
Greater Whitsunday Innovation recognises that diversity strengthens every aspect of our regional innovation ecosystem.
We are committed to creating a workplace and coworking environment that reflects the diversity of our community—welcoming people of all abilities, ages, backgrounds and experiences. Through accessible facilities, flexible workspaces and inclusive practices, we remove barriers where possible and ensure equal opportunity for participation, collaboration and leadership.
By embedding diversity and accessibility into our culture, we foster creativity, attract talent and drive sustainable innovation across the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday region.
Contact: Andrea Campain
Workforce Australia and Disability Employment Services.
Address: The Hub, Suite 1.03, Level 1, 12 Greenfields Blvd, Mount Pleasant QLD 4740
Phone: 1300 034 997
Web: www.aimbigemployment.com.au
Provide education, mentoring and training to students and businesses.
Web: whitsundaystemchallenge.com.au
Phone: 0409 053 989
A not-for-profit charity aimed at increasing STEM participation by students in the Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac regions.
Web: www.splitspaces.com.au
Email: admin@splitspaces.com.au
Phone: 0428 486 937
Web: www.rdagw.org.au
Email: info@rdagw.org.au
Phone: 07 4957 6160
Working closely with local business, industry representatives and all levels of government to prepare for a sustainable and positive future for our region.
Queensland Government initiative hosted by Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3).
Host Organisation: Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3)
Project Manager: Georgia Lavers – georgia@gw3.com.au
Chair: Carissa Mansfield, North Queensland Bulk Ports
Central Queensland Regional School Industry Partnership – Education Queensland.
Directly linking schools to industry.
Contact: Tennille Allen – organisational.development@mackay.qld.gov.au
Phone: 07 4961 9955
Mentoring program.
At Mackay Regional Council, diversity and inclusion are seen as fundamental to delivering exceptional services and building a thriving community. The organisation is dedicated to creating an environment where every employee and customer feels welcomed, respected and valued for their unique contributions.
Their approach goes beyond compliance – it’s about fostering a culture of collaboration where differences are celebrated. Through inclusive policies, continuous education and open dialogue, diverse perspectives shape decisions and drive innovation.
Mackay Regional Council actively invests in partnerships with leading diversity and inclusion organisations, providing access to training, resources and development opportunities. These initiatives empower employees to grow cultural awareness, enhance inclusive leadership and create meaningful connections with the communities they serve.
Web: www.shift.com.au
Email: thedetails@shiift.com.au
Phone: 07 4858 1363
Web: www.womeninminingqueensland.com
Phone: 0428 720 744
Email: jenh@qrc.org.au
Regional events supporting women in mining and resources.
Contact: Teanna Ramsamy
Schools training program support and teacher tours.
Collaborative research opportunities and tailored research projects available through CQUniversity to support diversity, inclusion and workforce outcomes across the region.
A range of online diversity, equity and inclusion courses designed to support workplaces in building more inclusive cultures, enhancing leadership capability and improving team performance.
Web: www.thejustsayingproject.com
Celebrating and sharing women’s stories through events, projects and storytelling.
Includes the Just Saying Project Annual Women’s Award.
Connecting Mackay’s business community.
Web: www.thekowork.co/about-us
An inclusive social group designed to bring local professionals together around connections, education and community.
Ultimately, it’s all about getting together in a relaxed, fun setting – “it’s not all serious”.
Web: ypmackay.com.au
Web: Zonta Club of Mackay Inc.
Email: zontamackay@gmail.com
A passionate and diverse group of women reflecting a cross-section of the Mackay community.
From young professionals to business owners and retirees, members vary in age, careers, lifestyles, backgrounds and experience.