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International Women’s Day: Celebrating the women of Doxa

Untitled design (2)Today is International Women’s Day, an annual celebration of the achievements and contributions of women around the world – be they social, political, or economic.

As an organisation, we have a powerful role in promoting and empowering women – through our many programs, and as an employer.

This year’s theme – Pledge For Parity – reflects that everyone, no matter their gender, has an important role in striving for greater equality between women and men. More and more organisations are focusing on the benefits of a diverse working environment that sees:

    • Flexibility for working parents (male and female)
    • More women in the team
    • More women in leadership roles within the team

So, how does Doxa stack up?

Pretty well actually.

      • 42% of the Board are women
      • 60% of the Executive are women
      • 40% of Managers are women
      • Overall that equates to 47% of women in leadership roles

We will be participating in International Women’s Day by posting on our various social media channels. You can check out all the awesome and inspirational pledges from our team below…

#PledgeForParity
#IWD2016

 

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Investing In Future Talent

Doxa Alumni Preethi Jeeva

Doxa Alumni Preethi Jeeva

Imagine if you were the first one in your family to go to uni, had no exposure to the corporate world, and no access to professional networks. Getting to where you are now would be hard – right?

Each year we meet many talented young people through our Cadetship program who have the grades to get into university but may not have the financial support, positive role models or life opportunities to make that happen on their own.

That’s why we need you.

Do you work at an organisation that:

[gdl_icon type=”icon-asterisk” color=”#0048BB” size=”10px”]      invests in its future talent

[gdl_icon type=”icon-asterisk” color=”#0048BB” size=”10px”]      is committed to providing high-quality skilled volunteering opportunities to its workforce

[gdl_icon type=”icon-asterisk” color=”#0048BB” size=”10px”]      cares about its corporate social reputation

Yes? Then let’s have a conversation.

We need sponsors for our Cadetship program for 2016-17. Sponsor companies provide a young person with the opportunity to put their life challenges behind them and accompany them on a journey to complete university and gain the skills for an employable future.

To give you a brief overview of what’s involved; every young person on our Cadetship program receives financial support, an annual work placement and a professional development program.

Our sponsor companies (that’s you… we hope) provide up to eight weeks professional experience each year of the Cadetship. After getting involved in projects and generally being superstars around the office, some Cadets go on to secure graduate roles within their work placement organisations.

What’s more, the Cadetship program provides a fantastic skilled volunteering opportunity for your existing workforce, as in-house mentors play a large part in the Cadet’s development journey.

As a corporate sponsor you will play a vital role in a young person’s personal and professional development. That’s an awesome thing to be a part of. What do you think? Keen for your company to get involved?  Drop us a line.

T: 03 9328 8100 E: info@doxa.org.au for more info or to book in a meeting with one of our Cadetship team to discuss the opportunity to become a sponsor company.
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Chris Anstey hosts kids’ camp

International basketball player Chris Anstey came out of retirement for one morning only as part of a volunteer project with young Victorians at the award-winning Doxa’s Malmsbury camp.

The 7ft tall b-ball hot shot ran a one-off sports clinic at the Doxa camp in Malmsbury, teaching a group of grade 5-6 students from right across Victoria the basics of the game and giving them tips and tactics to become future basketball greats.

The children attending the Doxa Holiday camp come from a range of challenging life circumstances and many will have never visited rural Victoria before.  Many lack positive role models within their lives.

The aim of the sports clinic was to give the children an insight into the importance of teamwork and develop their resilience and confidence, both on and off the pitch.

Chris Anstey says: “Young people are so often asked “what do you want to be when you grow up?”  When you’re 10 years old the answer will be different from when you’re 15 or even 20 years but the secret to success, in my opinion, is to enjoy what you do, take every opportunity and try anything once.  Every young person deserves the opportunity to dream big and enjoyed sharing my basketball journey with the young people at the Doxa Summer Camp and hopefully inspiring some future players along the way!”

Daniel Findley, Doxa Chief Executive Officer, Doxa says: “The Doxa summer camp at Malmsbury is held each year in the first weeks of January and is aimed at giving over 200 young people the chance to participate in team building activities, adventure activities, sports and outdoor pursuits. Whilst gaining new skills is certainly a part of the program, fun is also a big focus and the program offers access to experiences that peers receive.”

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For any media enquiries, please contact Belinda Rowse (details below). A downloadable .pdf can also be obtained by clicking the button below.

Belinda Rowse
03 9046 8200
browse@doxa.org.au

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