04/06/2026
Last Thursday, in our 40th Anniversary year, North hosted our third Women in Construction Regional Roadshow on the Central Coast at Gosford RSL Club — and what a day it was 💛🔨
Over 130 young women from 18 schools across the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie came together to explore what a career in construction really looks like — and to see firsthand that they can be what they can see.
The students heard from an incredible panel featuring Taya-Rose Leete and Bella Keft from North, Zoe Ifield from Belmadar, and Lucinda Shilcock from TAFE NSW. They took part in speed mentoring, a hands-on birdbox build with CTQ Construction, booth explorations, and even a Meet & Greet with the Central Coast Mariners A-League Women's players Annie Grove and Baxter Thew.
A massive thank you to:
Our Partners — Apprenticeship Support Australia, Central Coast Group Training, CTQ Construction, University of Newcastle, TAFE NSW, NSW Department of Education, Master Builders Association, Training Services NSW & the Central Coast Mariners; Our 18 Schools & Careers Advisers — for getting your students there and supporting the day; Gosford RSL Club — for hosting us in the venue North built; NSW Department of Education RIEP — Jill Giuliani & Jenney-Lee Pye; The North Team — 17 staff who volunteered their time as mentors, organisers, panellists, and role models.
Getting more women into construction is a win-win — for the industry, for the economy, and for women. Events like this are how we open the door. If you're a young woman curious about construction — or a school, partner or organisation that wants to get involved — reach out to us at [email protected]