As Founding Chair of the Women’s Leadership Institute Australia, Carol was the driver of the Women for Media initiative, which aims to increase female representation in the news media. Carol is also Founding Chair of Our Community, working to build strong communities through stronger community organisations.
Most recently, Carol was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Monash University, inducted into the Australian Property Hall of Fame, made an Honorary Life Member of the Property Council of Australia and inducted into the Victorian Women’s Honour Roll. Carol was awarded a Monash University Fellowship in 2010 in recognition of her professional distinction and outstanding service as a member of the alumni. Carol was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day Honours list in 2006 for her achievements in business and commerce and her contribution to community and the arts. Carol also received the Centenary Medal in 2001 in recognition of her outstanding service as a leading business executive and committee participant.
Together with her husband Alan and four children, Carol established the Trawalla Foundation, which works with individuals and organisations that have a vision for the future of Australian society.
Non-Executive Director Reserve Bank of Australia
Non-Executive Director Stockland
Non-Executive Director Qualitas Property Partners
Non-Executive Director Trawalla Group
Board Member Advance Global Advisory Council
Chair Women’s Leadership Institute Australia
Chair Our Community
Established in 2004 as a vehicle for the philanthropic activities of the Schwartz family.
The Trawalla Foundation invests in exceptional individuals and organisations focused on strengthening gender equality, creativity, sustainability and social justice within our society.
We are active funding partners, adopting a range of levers including grants, investments, skills, networks and advocacy, to catalyse and strengthen the work undertaken.
Learn more about Trawalla Foundation, visit their website:
Where are all the women? | Financial Times ft.com/content/ab3979…
The Liberal party merit myth, and why it's every man (or woman) for themselves @psynapse @DianeSmithG @KellyODwyer @Pathways_UoM @andrea_carson @SharmanStone @NStottDespoja theguardian.com/australia-new…
Research from the University of Cambridge reveals seven ways in which women are held back in their careers due to workplace culture. r29.co/2IgCuON
Computer programming was once considered women's work. Today, fewer than 20% of tech jobs in Australia are held by women. @WomenSciAUST nytimes.com/2019/02/13/mag…
We found that women in unbalanced environments are more likely to have their judgment questioned (49%vs32%), to be mistaken for someone more junior (35% vs 15%), and to be subjected to unprofessional and demeaning remarks (24%vs14%) mckinsey.com/featured-insig…
Check out this interview with @Virginia_Hauss, named ACT Australian of the Year for 2019 for her work on gender equality and women's rights. broadagenda.com.au/home/abc-n…
See!?? Very easy to get smart, well qualified , articulate women onto panels and as commentators and thought leaders in the media. Well done @Nicholas_Reece. You’re setting the bar high! Long may it continue! @WomenForMedia @GenderAvenger @womeninmediaOZ @mat_dunckley twitter.com/nicholas_reece…
Can biotech startups deliver on diversity? - @scale_investors @kwoodthorpe @ProfSharonLewin @catrionawallace bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/…
“Why Three Quarters of Board Directorships Still Go to Men “ @CEWAus @malechampions @AICDirectors @sammostyn @pacificann1231 @WLIAus @GIWLkings huntscanlon.com/why-three-qua…
The Nonprofit Gender Gap: How To Get The Female Leadership You Need @denismoriarty @kathyrichardson @OurCommunityAU @PhilanthropyAus forbes.com/sites/forbesno…
As @cazzmelbourne says “you can’t be what you can’t see”. #LeadingThinkers @VicHealth #genderinequality pic.twitter.com/IoDPUbbQzt
Study of 1.6 million grades shows little gender difference in maths and science at school “Our results provide evidence that large gaps in the representation of women in STEM careers later in life are not due to differences in academic performance” theconversation.com/study-of-…
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Please note that the Trawalla Foundation is a Private Ancillary Fund, which does not solicit funding requests from the public or have grant rounds. Should you wish to contact the Trawalla Foundation, please contact Sarah Buckley, our Executive Officer on sarah@trawallafoundation.com.au