She Inspires Me
Changing the Workplace Experiences of Women at Work
Influencing systems. Shaping workplace culture. Creating safer, healthier, and more inclusive workplaces for women.
Women continue to experience workplace risks, barriers, and challenges that can significantly impact their safety, health, wellbeing, career progression, and participation at work. These are not isolated incidents - they are indicators of workplace systems, cultures and practices that require meaningful change. Through the Women at Work initiatives, She Inspires Me is leading a national movement to influence change across government, business and Australian workplaces. By bringing together leaders, organisations and decision-makers, we advocate for practical, evidence-informed solutions that strengthen workplace culture, improve psychological safety and create healthier, safer and more inclusive workplaces for women. Because changing the experience of women at work requires more than awareness. It requires leadership, collaboration, and action.
Woman at Work
Changing systems. Influencing workplaces. Improving the experiences of women at work
Women at Work is a national initiative focused on improving the health, safety, wellbeing and workplace experience of women across Australia. We shine a light on the workplace issues that continue to affect women, including psychological hazards, workplace bullying, sexual and gender-based harassment, workplace culture, leadership, flexible work and women’s participation in the workplace. These are not isolated workplace challenges - they are systemic issues that require leadership, collaboration and action.
Through advocacy, education and national conversations, Women at Work brings together government, regulators, business and industry leaders to influence workplace safety and drive meaningful, evidence-informed change.
Working Across Government, Business and Industry.
Creating safer, healthier, and more inclusive workplaces for women requires leadership, collaboration, and collective action.
Government and Regulators
Contributing to national conversations on workplace health and safety, psychological risk, workplace culture, and the policies that influence the experiences of women at work.
Business and Industry
Working with organisations and leaders to strengthen workplace culture, address psychological risks and remove systemic barriers that affect women’s safety, wellbeing and participation at work.
Workplace Leaders and Changemakers
Connecting with leaders, practitioners, researchers, and advocates who are committed to influencing positive change and creating workplaces where women are safe, respected, and able to thrive.
The Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth
Women's Safety Commissioner Dr Hannah Tonkin
She Has the Courage to Lead Podcast Series
Conversations with the people shaping workplaces, leadership, and the future experiences of women at work.
She Has the Courage to Lead is a podcast series featuring Ministers and Commissioners who are influencing the workplace, leadership, and the future of women at work. Through candid conversations, the series explores leadership, workplace culture, safety, and the systems that shape how people experience work. This podcast is not about titles. It is about the conversations, ideas, and actions that can influence change.
Tim James, Shadow Minister for Small Business, Shadow Minister for Fair Trading, Work Health and Safety, and Building, and Member for Willoughby
Jacqueline Agius, ACT Work Health & Safety Commissioner
Ben Millington Duty Commissioner, NSW Rural Fire Service
The Hon. Susan Carter, Shadow Assistant Minister for Attorney General, Shadow Assistant Special Minister of State, Shadow Assistant Minister for Corrections, Member of the Legislative Council
Kylie Rendina, Assistant Commissioner Australian Border Force (ABF)
Mike Wassing (AFSM) State Emergency Services (SES) Commissioner,
Speaking, Facilitation, and Thought Leadership
Michelle Boundy is a nationally recognised workplace health, safety and culture advocate with more than 30 years of government experience and over 20 years of experience influencing workplace safety, wellbeing and culture. Michelle is a respected speaker who brings practical insight and strategic perspective to the workplace issues affecting women, psychological hazards, workplace culture, psychological safety, leadership accountability, and the future of work.
Michelle is available for:
Keynote speaking
Conference presentations
Panel discussions
Government and industry forums
Executive and leadership events
Strategic workplace conversations
Women at Work Week
A national workplace health and safety initiative dedicated to women at work
Women at Work Weeks brings national attention to the workplace health, safety, and culture issues impacting women across Australia. This initiative focuses on:
Workplace bullying
Sexual and gender-based harassment
Gendered violence
Psychological hazards
Workplace culture
Pregnancy
Menopause
Flexible work
Leadership and participation
More than HR issues
These are not simply HR issues. They are workplace issues, and many are workplace health and safety risks that require proactive leadership, prevention, and accountability. Women at Work Week creates an opportunity for government, business, industry, unions, and workplace leaders to listen, learn, and take meaningful action. Together, we can build workplaces where women are safe, respected, supported and able to participant and lead without harm.
About Michelle Boundy
Workplace Advocate / Speaker / Founder of She Inspires Me Australia and Women at Work
Michelle Boundy has spent more than 20 years advocating for safer, healthier, and more psychologically safe workplaces. Drawing on her more than 30 years of government experience, her work has been recognised at State and National levels, and she has contributed to significant conversations shaping the workplace health, safety, wellbeing and culture across Australia.
In 2023, Michelle founded She Inspires Me Australia. Today, her focus is clear:
Influencing and changing the working environment and experiences of women at work.
Through Women at Work, national advocacy, speaking engagements, and strategic conversations with government, business, and industry leaders, Michelle is working to bring greater visibility to the workplace issues affecting women and inspire meaningful systems change.
Changing Women’s Experiences at Work Requires All of Us
Creating safer, healthier and more respectful workplaces requires shared responsibility.
Government has a role
Business has a role
Leaders have a role
Every workplace has a responsibility to understand, prevent, and address the workplace risks and systemic issues affecting women.
The question is not whether women’s experiences at work need to change. The question is what we are prepared to do to change them
Work with Michelle
Whether you’re looking for a keynote speaker, seeking strategic workplace conversations, or would like to discuss the Women at Work initiatives, Michelle welcomes enquiries from government, business and industry. Submit your enquiry below
NSW Police Force International Women’s Day
Michelle was deeply honored to deliver the keynote address at the NSW Police Force International Women’s Day event in March 2025. The event brought together over 120 distinguished guests, including the Hon. NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb APM, who was the first woman appointed as NSW Police Commissioner. Michelle’s inspiring speech, titled “She Has the Courage to Lead,” highlighted the vital role of women in leadership and the need to lead with courage, integrity, and kindness. Centered around this year’s theme, Accelerate Action, the event served as a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we unite to drive meaningful progress in gender equality.
World Mental Health Day
Michelle was invited to speak at multiple events during National Safe Work Month, including World Mental Health Day for DEL, a global American technology company, and Australia’s leading provider of technology solutions, services, and support.
The Safety Spotlight WorkSafe ACT
Michelle was honored to be invited as a special guest on The Safety Spotlight with WorkSafe ACT Commissioner Jacqui Agius and ABC Reporter Lish Fejer at Safework ACT in Canberra. The Safety Spotlight is a limited-edition podcast series featuring some of Australia’s most influential Subject Matter Experts in Workplace Health & Safety to join conversations about our WHS requirements, common safety challenges, and practical, cost-effective strategies to foster a 'safety first' culture. You can listen to the podcast here
National Workplace Health & Safety Ambassador 2026
Michelle is honored to be appointed as a National Work Health & Safety Ambassador for 2026 as a Subject Matter Expert and Speaker on Workplace Safety, Wellbeing and Culture. The Workplace Health & Safety Show has introduced a group of respected industry leaders known as Safety Ambassadors. You can find out more here
Champions of Safety Awards State Finalist
Michelle is honored to be named a State Finalist for the Industry Icon Award at the Champions of Safety Awards, to be announced at the Workplace Health & Safety Show Brisbane later this month. The Icon Award recognises individuals who have achieved lasting influence and made significant contributions to their industry, inspiring others and helping shape the future of workplace safety.
You can find out more here
Acknowledgment of Country
She Inspires Me acknowledges the Traditional Owners on the lands of the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of this land and pay respects to their Elders past and present, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.
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