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Understanding women’s experiences of banter and humour in the NSW construction industry

The NSW Government is investing $20.2 million over three years in the Women in Construction Industry Innovation Program to foster inclusive cultures, attract and retain women, and support women in leadership. As part of this initiative, the Master Builders Association of NSW has received a grant to study the role of workplace humour, including banter, among women in the NSW construction sector.

This project, led by RMIT University’s School of Property, Construction and Project Management, will examine the positive and negative impacts of humour on women’s work life, well-being, and career development through their firsthand experiences. The aim is to promote a more inclusive, respectful, and supportive industry culture. The RMIT team invites women in the NSW construction sector to participate in a one-on-one interview.

How You Can Support: We encourage you to participate in this research. Please complete this registration form, accessible here, to schedule the interview. Please also share this interview invitation with any other women within your organisation and invite them to participate.

Interview Details:

  • Duration: 30 – 60 minutes to complete
  • Confidentiality: All interview conversations are anonymous, with no identifying company information recorded
  • Restricted use of personal information: Contact information collected from the registration form will be kept confidential and it will only be used for scheduling the interview

Your participation is key to creating more inclusive and respectful workplaces in construction. The interview insights will help develop training resources to foster supportive, healthy environments for women in the Australian construction sector. Your input will be crucial in understanding women’s challenges and bridging the gender gap.

If you have any questions about the study, please contact someone from the RMIT research team listed on the Information Sheet who can provide you with more information about what is involved.

We sincerely thank you for supporting this important research and helping make the industry more welcoming for all.

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