McLaren Vale, South Australia  |  14 - 15 July 2016 

The first annual Australian Women in Economics Retreat was held in July 2016 at the Serafino Vineyard (http://serafinowines.com.au/) in McLaren Vale South Australia. The retreat was been initiated and sponsored by the Economic Society of Australia (ESA) with the goal of promoting and supporting female economists working in Australia.

Over the two day retreat, 15 – 20 junior and mid-career women had the opportunity to develop their networks; receive mentoring; and strengthen their leadership skills. Each participant discussed their research in small group sessions led by senior women working in related fields. A number of panel sessions explored issues in career management; achieving family/work life balance; and getting ahead. Dr. Ruchi Sinha (University of South Australia) conducted an interactive workshop designed to assist all participants with improving their negotiation skills.

The senior economists participating in the retreat included: Alison Booth (ANU); Lisa Cameron (Monash); Deborah Cobb-Clark (University of Sydney); Susan Dynarski (University of Michigan); Catherine Eckel (Texas A & M); and Renee Fry (ANU).

The ESA funded the costs of the retreat itself. Participants funded their own travel costs to and from McLaren Vale.

Future Retreats are being planned - keep an eye on our website or sign up with your branch to find out more information as it becomes available.