International Women's Day March 8, 2024
At King & Whittle we cannot fathom the prejudice, bias, and discrimination that female’s have faced for so many years.
We continuously standby the rights of women worldwide, and celebrate the opportunities that arise for all women and girls.
May we know them.
May we be them.
May we raise them.
Happy International Women’s Day!
“As CEO of King & Whittle, a firm that was established in 1926, I am proud to be surrounded by so many inspirational and talented women in leadership” - Donna McGoldrick - CEO, King & Whittle
We Celebrate... Milan Do
Pronouns: She / her
King & Whittle position: Client Services Manager
Other roles: Trying hard to be...a loving Daughter, an Amazing Girlfriend and the Best sister ever!
To “keep your head down, work hard and know your stuff. The more you know, the more powerful you are. Always be thorough. Strive to be the person that people count on.”
To embrace and empower others regardless of gender and work with all staff to assist in them achieving what their hearts desire.
I came to Australia 15 years ago with hope and dreams and not much English… now I am a confident qualified professional CA striving to make a difference, not only to my clients and colleagues in the Accounting Industry but also in my community.
We Celebrate... Ingrid Wilkie
Pronouns: She / her
King & Whittle position: Client Relations / Corporate Secretarial Services
Other roles: Jack of all jobs, Mother, Partner, Taxi Driver, Gardener, Dog Walker, Chef, House Cleaner, Full-time worker, Treasurer, Neighbourhood Watch, Community Advocate, Have maintained a working life over many years.
It’s important to have a voice and to be heard. No matter what part of the country you come from or how much money you have. All voices count.
Enjoy where you work. It’s a choice, where and how you feel each day.
Jointly raising a daughter, Madison. Advocate for people without a voice. Proudly making a difference to elderly people in my community. I am so proud to be making a difference.
We Celebrate... Leeanne Dimech
Pronouns: She / her
King & Whittle position: Senior Associate
Other roles: Mother, Daughter, Sister and friend
It is important to recognise women, in general– always - their many roles and their many unique achievements – either at work or at home and to celebrate each other and everything we have accomplished.
Listen and learn – hear and notice everything around you. Learn from what you see and hear… Be confident in you.. warts and all. Celebrate your achievements and be your own biggest support person. Enjoy your many life roles – be in the moment.
Being a single mum (by choice) and not only surviving but thriving to the magical and blessed success in IVF. Becoming a Client Services Manager was an important career goal. First woman Senior Associate of King & Whittle.
We Celebrate... Rose Erinjeri
Pronouns: She / her
King & Whittle position: Senior Accountant
Other roles: Mum, Wife, Daughter, Sister, Volunteer and Advocate
A day to celebrate being a woman and be grateful for the opportunities and progress we have made.
To be grateful and proud for what you are and where you are.
Mother to my two children. Professional success. Relocating my Family and thriving in my community. Volunteer in my church community and helping expats settle into their new country and communities.
We Celebrate... Madison Wilkie
Pronouns: She / her
King & Whittle position: Business Support
Other roles: Daughter, Mother to HoneyBunny, Best friend
The day acknowledges the hardwork put in by women all over the world, despite some women being executives, or stay at home mothers, the common theme is that we are all working hard at our jobs.
Take up space and stand up for yourself. If men can do it, so can you!
Spent a year teaching English in South Korea, spent a month hiking, volunteering to build and teach at a school in Tanzania, spent a week volunteering at a children’s home for disabled orphans in Vietnam.
We Celebrate... Nytalia Chigach
Pronouns: She / her
King & Whittle position: Receptionist / Administration
Other roles: Daughter, Granddaughter, mother of Pierre - the toy poodle, a friend
It’s an opportunity to celebrate how far women have come through breaking boundaries and typical stereotypes and structures that have been created in society with the sole purpose of inhibiting womens abilities. It’s a day of connection and support between women.
Build your network with other women, it allows you to have support, show support and feel encouraged to strive for the best.
Successfully graduated from high school, full-time corporate job at 18 years old, bought my first car
We Celebrate... Jennifer Rapson
Pronouns: She / her
King & Whittle position: Senior Associate
Other roles: Mum to two active young boys, Wife, Member and Player at Eastern Rebels Netball Association, Member and Supported of Melbourne United Basketball Association/ Administration
It is important to recognise the changes that have occurred in the workplace over the recent decades, and ensure changes continue to assist with the work/life of working mums.
Have a Vision, make goals and set time to achieve them.
Career goals - Recent appointment as Senior Associate at K&W. Netball champion - Indoor Soccer Champion - High School Basketball Champion 😎 AND High School Math Champion - Jennifer is obviously an all round champion!
We Celebrate... Donna McGoldrick
Pronouns: She / her
King & Whittle position: CEO
Other roles: Mother, Grandmother, Wife, Melbourne United Basketball fan!
Provides an opportunity to recognise the contributions that women have made over so many decades and recognises the champions amongst us. IWD raises awareness of ongoing challenges and inspires action towards greater gender parity.
Challenge gender stereotypes and bias respectfully and believe in yourself. Celebrate your achievements and be kind to yourself as you would be to others.
Role as CEO at King & Whittle with an amazing group of clever and talented individuals all supportive and collaborating with the same high standards and goals. Mother of 3 amazing adult kids all making a difference in the world, treading their own path while making my heart explode with pride. Married 33 years to date to my boyfriend and best friend in the world!! Achievement of feeling Blessed? Absolutely! Cup is full!
There are so many success stories within our firm.
We are so proud of you!