Welcome
Steel Chicks is a vibrant community dedicated to fostering connections, unlocking opportunities, and sharing knowledge within the steel industry.
Steel Chicks events offer:
- Networking opportunities
- Educational experiences
- Empowering community support
Partner with us
Steel Chicks networking events bring women in the steel industry together both online and in person. You can support us by becoming an event partner—read more on the link below.
Upcoming event: 10 June 2026
Panel event: Work / Life Balance: Truth or Myth?
Hear from three women across different leadership roles sharing honest insights on what balance really looks like, the trade-offs, and what’s actually possible.
Past event: 28 Nov 2025
To AI or Not to AI seminar
Strategic Futurist Marcus Barber delivered an engaging seminar on AI and guidelines for its use in workplaces of the future.
Past event: 9 Oct 2025
Online panel event
Three incredible professionals shared their insights into the diverse pathways and opportunities offered across the steel industry.
Past Event: 26 Mar 2025
Connect & Empower:
2025 Mentoring Program Launch
A networking event at Holiday Inn, Dandenong, connecting women entering steel careers with supportive industry professionals.
Past Event: 27 Nov 2024
Brain Rewiring:
Confidence & Positive Mindset
An empowering evening with Dr Kim Hazendonk, Clinical Neuropsychologist and leadership coach with 25+ years of experience helping professionals unlock their potential and build high-
performing teams.
Past Event: 14 Aug 2024
Panel Event—Breaking Barriers in Steel
Panellists Trish Riddell, Beth Wemyss, Shae McGill and Maddie Dharmapala offered the Steel Chicks community valuable insights garnered from their professional experience in the steel industry.
Past Event: 24 Apr 2024
Steel Chicks Launch
Steel Chicks marked its launch with an event attended by industry leaders, passionate changemakers, and our incredible founding partners to celebrate the beginning of a movement to support and empower women in steel.
