One of a series of webinars hosted by the Australian Men's Health Forum to mark the intersection between Inclusion at Work Week and International Men's Day.
Across Australia, conversations about gender equity are evolving — and men are central to that story. In this thought-provoking and practical session, Dr Ashley McGrath, CEO of CEOs for Gender Equity (CGE), explores how male leaders can be powerful drivers of inclusion — not just for women, but for men and for workplaces as a whole.
Ashley leads a network of more than 90 CEOs in Western Australia who are taking collective, measurable action to accelerate gender equity. Her approach rejects the outdated idea of “fixing women” or “blaming men.” Instead, she focuses on fixing systems — creating cultures where both men and women can thrive, where leadership is modelled through empathy, and where inclusion becomes part of how business is done.
In this webinar, Ashley will unpack:
- Why men’s leadership is critical to achieving lasting gender equity — and how it benefits everyone, including men themselves.
- The tangible actions CEOs can take to model inclusive behaviour — from setting measurable targets to embedding flexible work and parental support.
- How gender norms impact men, too — from the pressures of being the breadwinner to the stigma around seeking help for mental health challenges.
- What it means for men to be true allies in gender equity — not as bystanders, but as co-creators of a fairer, healthier, and more connected workplace culture.
Drawing on CGE’s practical tools — including its gender equity policy library, flexible work models, and sponsorship frameworks — Ashley will share real examples of how CEO leadership can shift culture, improve wellbeing, and drive better outcomes for both men and women.
