Women on Boards is a national program to improve the gender balance on Australian company boards. It has 7,000 subscribers to its website from all sectors and industries, including rural, mining and the public service. The network has many qualified, female executives from legal, financial, IT, sales and marketing, human resources, business development and project management backgrounds who are looking for a board career.

Women on Boards partners with the corporate, government, not-for-profit and sports sectors to hold events, create opportunities for women, mentor women into directorships and ensure a high level of dynamic interaction across its large and influential network.

Illawarra Events
In conjunction with International Women’s Day 2010, Women on Boards will be holding several events in the Illawarra on March 11 and 12.
Please find below the details of the events and how you can register.

Wednesday March 11
Networking Event: Young people contributing to boards
A networking event for young people (under 30) hosted by Women on Boards (WOB) and the University of Wollongong. Featuring a guest speaker addressing "The Career Myths" and a panel discussion on why it is important to include board work in your career and how to get your first board role.
Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Novotel Wollongong, 2-14 Cliff Road, Wollongong
Registration: Opens 8 February via the WOB website - http://www.womenonboards.org.au/my/events/
Cost: $45 per head
To find out more: Go to www.womenonboards.org.au and register (its free). You will receive email notification about the event.

Thursday March 12
WOB Workshop: Getting Started II - Realising Your Board Potential
A workshop specifically designed to assist you start with strategies for board and career development. Provides an overview of what it takes to be a director and strategies for career development.
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Novotel Wollongong, 2-14 Cliff Road, Wollongong
Registration: Opens 8 February via the WOB website - http://www.womenonboards.org.au/my/events/
Cost: $120 per head for WOB subscribers and $160 for non subscribers
To find out more: Go to www.womenonboards.org.au and register (its free). You will receive email notification about the event. You may also subscribe to Women on Boards ($132 per annum) to access board vacancies and attend events at lower rates.

Thursday March 12
WOB Director Lunch
The opportunity to lunch with a high profile director and take part in a broad ranging and frank discussion on board and gender issues.
Time: 12:15pm - 2:15pm
Location: Novotel Wollongong, 2-14 Cliff Road, Wollongong
Registration: Opens 8 February via the WOB website - http://www.womenonboards.org.au/my/events/
Cost: $66 per head (WOB subscribers only)
To find out more: Go to www.womenonboards.org.au and register (its free). You will receive email notification about the event. You may also subscribe to Women on Boards ($132 per annum) to access board vacancies and attend events at lower rates.

Thursday March 12
WOB Workshop: Getting Serious II - Brand YOU
This workshop is designed for people seeking a marketing and networking plan to support the next steps on their board career.
Time: 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Novotel Wollongong, 2-14 Cliff Road, Wollongong
Registration: Opens 8 February via the WOB website - http://www.womenonboards.org.au/my/events/
Cost: $120 per head for WOB subscribers and $160 for non subscribers
To find out more: Go to www.womenonboards.org.au and register (its free). You will receive email notification about the event. You may also subscribe to Women on Boards ($132 per annum) to access board vacancies and attend events at lower rates.