Project F

We’re thrilled to have officially launched the T-EDI Standards (Technology Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) at the National Tech Summit 2024! A huge congratulations to Emma Jones 🍉, Founder of Project F, and the tech industry leaders and diversity experts who helped bring this transformative framework to life. Endorsed by the Future Skills Organisation and the Tech Council of Australia, the T-EDI Standards aim to break down systemic barriers to gender equity in tech - addressing biased hiring, limited career advancement for women, and workplace cultures that need a shift towards true inclusivity. Ready to drive real change in the tech industry? Explore how the T-EDI Standards can help your organisation lead the way in equity, diversity, and inclusion by visiting https://lnkd.in/gA7UddYY #TEDIStandards #DiversityAndInclusion #WomenInTech

Created by Project F and endorsed by the TCA, the T-EDI (Technology Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Standards are now live, offering tech companies a powerful framework to address the gender imbalance in our industry. This initiative isn’t just about ticking boxes - it’s about creating lasting change by tackling systemic issues that hold women back in tech. Here are some staggering stats:   • 65% of tech recruiters acknowledge bias in hiring.   • Women in tech are 1.6x more likely to face layoffs than men.   • 50-56% of women leave tech mid-career—not to have children, but due to the lack of advancement opportunities and exclusionary workplace cultures. With the T-EDI Standards, companies can engage in self-assessments, gain certifications, and track their progress towards creating more equitable workplaces. Join us on the journey to creating a tech industry that’s fair and inclusive for everyone – find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gA7UddYY #TEDIStandards #DiversityAndInclusion #WomenInTech

ICYMI: SBS World News on the growing trend of men taking parental leave. WGEA’s Gender Equality Scorecard shows a 3pp rise, with men making up 17% of all primary carers taking parental leave compared with a year ago. WGEA’s CEO Mary Wooldridge says it’s an important shift. “Shifting that culture, shifting the dynamic, supporting men to take parental leave is a really fundamental part of creating equality in the workplace and at home.” Read the full report, or find out more about how Australia, industries and individual employers are doing on #genderequality to #endthegenderpaygap at www.wgea.gov.au

It's one week on from the TCA's National Tech Summit in Melbourne and we're still astounded by the fantastic conversations, discussions and connections that we made throughout our three-day conference. None of this would have been possible without the support of our partners: Victoria State Government (Victorian Government), Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), LaunchVic, Stand With Crypto, Microsoft, Telstra InfraCo, Block, Datacom, ROLLER, IDVerse - An OCR Labs Company, Project F, and FCX. Thank you for your resounding support. What was your favourite part of the Summit? We'd love to hear from you! (Plus, see if you made an appearance in our short sizzle reel below. Shout out to our amazing videography team Ben I., Doug Hall and Murray Farrell.) #nationaltechsummit #techecosystem #australiantech #techinvestment #risingtideliftsallboats

Official launch of the T-EDI Standards DONE ✔️ What an incredible few days at the National Tech Summit in Melbourne/Naarm, meeting extraordinary people and hearing from some of the smartest and most inspiring folks on the planet, my cup is full to the brim. I was privileged to share space with my long-time idols - both Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano (Culture Amp) and Laura Ford (Indeed) moderated the two panels I was on so brilliantly. And it was a joy to share stages with the most excellent humans Eglantine Etiemble , Chenoa Stockton, 💼🧚♂️ Vinisha Rathod, Amanda Anderson and Jakub Zverina. Reflecting on these last three days, I am genuinely blown away by what the Tech Council of Australia is doing, with visions of Australia's potential brought to life at the summit by the brightest minds in the tech ecosystem. I have come away with a sense of excitement and optimism for what lays ahead. And for the T-EDI Standards, I am humbled to have witnessed phenomenal support, backing and commendation from so many folks, but calling out specifically; Damian Kassabgi, Robyn Denholm and Kate Jones. I must also extend sincere thanks to the TCA teamies who made this event happen and who make an impact in their work every single day Kobe (Johns) Elliott Elliott, Paige Goh, Theodora Chan Burgess, Susan Travis, Sebastian Brash, Chris O’Connell🍀 O’Connell and Krithika B. Gururaj B Gururaj. You rock! Ted Tencza - you are the best mascot ever! Endless thanks for all you do for Project F, and Lavinia K. too - legends both. We missed you, Yiqing D.! Well, that’s a wrap on the launch and an unforgettable Summit. Now, let’s get into it! #NationalTechSummitAU #technology #inclusion #tedistandards Follow: T-EDI Standards

Digital and tech jobs are critical to our economic future, and we will all benefit from diverse contributions to that work. When systems and solutions are created by diverse teams, they are more likely to address a wider range of user needs and scenarios. Achieving greater representation of women in digital and tech, and building more inclusive workplaces, will present huge opportunities – not just for women, but for everyone who uses digital technologies... which is all of us! Thanks to Holly Hunt and the team at Women In Digital for their work in putting together the Women in Digital Discourse. If you want to hear directly from women on the challenges they face in tech and digital workplaces, then have a read (link in the comments). There is a lot of work to be done in our industry to better attract and retain women. It's promising to see initiatives like Project F's T-EDI Standards that can drive system level change gaining increasing traction. These are problems that we know how to fix - now we just have to do it. Emma Jones 🍉