Running in parallel to the Perth cohort is our Brisbane program featuring 17 fabulous women. She Codes Plus is our six month tech program that provides an alternative learning pathway for women looking to enter or advance in the tech industry. We are hosted at The Precinct, the home of innovation in Queensland (read about them here) for this program. Over the next 6 months, these women will be learning HTML/CSS, Python, Django, React, Git, Agile, and more tech skills. They kicked off session one last Saturday for a social session at Newstead Studios before heading along to BeerOps Brisbane on ..read more

We are thrilled to unveil the 23 incredible women who are part of the Perth 2024/25 cohort. She Codes Plus is our six month tech program that provides an alternative learning pathway for women looking to enter or advance in the tech industry. Over the next 6 months, these women will be learning HTML/CSS, Python, Django, React, Git, Agile, and more tech skills. They kicked off week one by attending BeerOps Perth, networking with 500+ developers from the local ecosystem, learning about jobs, opportunities and of course, picking up some swag. This week they are learning HTML/CSS, led by Lead Ment ..read more

The Precinct is our new home in Queensland thanks to a partnership with The Precinct. This partnership marks the beginning of the Brisbane Plus program for 2024/2025 which starts in just a few weeks time. The program is set to take on 17 women as they undertake a range of projects, attend weekly classes, and create meaningful connections, powering them to enter technical roles post-program. Partnering with The Precinct felt like a natural home for She Codes, with a history that dates back to 2019 when we first started running one day workshop events in Queensland. Since then we have never stra ..read more

Last week, our Perth She Codes Plus crew were invited along to Racing and Wagering WA (RWWA) for an Immersion Day – to learn about a day in the life of the tech team, what tools they use, challenges they encounter, and roles that exist in the business.  And what a day it was. The day commenced with coffee (naturally), and an opportunity to chat to team leaders in technology. CEO Ian Edwards shared their purpose statement – to provide a sustainable future for the WA racing industry. He went on to discuss the racing’s economic contribution to the WA economy  – estimated as $1.3 billion ..read more

Getting started in a career in tech can be daunting! We recently sat down with Anna McBrier, a Test Analyst at Cash Converters to hear her experiences getting into tech, and her advice for those who are new to the industry. So, Anna – How did you get started in the tech industry? “I initially graduated with a degree in Computer Science in 2002 but did not start my tech career until I came to Australia. My husband who works as a Business Analyst influenced me to get into IT. Having prior experience in Quality Control gained from working as a Typesetter/Proof Reader, I decided to pursue a career ..read more

I have some huge and exciting news to share. She Codes has been on such an incredible journey over the last nine years of supporting women in tech Australia-wide. In its earliest days, She Codes started with a small committee and since then, it has grown beyond what we could have imagined. I am so proud of the impact we have made throughout the years. Spacecubed has played a key part in our story, providing us with an amazing home throughout our infancy and childhood years, but now that we’re approaching our teenage years, it’s time for us to find our own two feet. Which means (…drum roll plea ..read more

You asked for more content about career changing, and we hear you! Changing careers and industries can be exciting, fruitful, and one of the most impactful things you can do for yourself and your earning potential – but it can also be scary. Listening to stories of other women who pivoted careers can provide the inspiration, the knowledge, and the connections to apply in our own situations. We sat down with Samantha Knopper, an Associate Software Developer at Cash Converters to hear her experiences, and what we can learn from them. So, Samantha – how did you get started in the tech industry ..read more

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Last year we were joined by the team at Insight Australia who partnered with us to deliver four one day workshops around Australia. This partnership joins together two shared missions, as we work together to increase the number of women entering technical careers across the country, spark inspiration and curiosity in the STEM sector, and meet the growing need for building future skills.  To celebrate the start of 2024, we sat down with Insight to reflect on the year that was, and dive into what this partnership has meant for them. “We’ve loved working with Insight Australia to deliver the ..read more

Is this our most awarded month ever? We are celebrating three amazing champions this week with She Coders on opposite sides of the country receiving awards for their work in the tech community. In Brisbane, Bel Lloyd, an alumni of the She Codes Plus program who has gone on to teach the most recent cohort received a Women in Digital award for Digital Marketer of the Year. This award, powered by Salesforce is focussed on “celebrating a data-driven Digital Marketer who has achieved exceptional results across any medium, including but not limited to search, paid, programmatic, EDM, content or soc ..read more