Congratulations to Jessica Gettens, the recipient of the Women Network (Hunter, NSW) 2026 Breaking the Barriers Scholarship, receiving $1,000 to support her career journey.

Jessica is currently completing a mining traineeship while raising three children and navigatign significant personal challenges.

Her determination to continue breaking barriers in the mining industry is truly inspiring.

Across Australia’s mining sector, women are underrepresented making up only 23% of the total workforce, according to the latest Workplace Gender Equality Agency data.

We are proud to support Jessica as she continues pursuing her career in mining and wish her every success in the years ahead.

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