Building Bloody Change - Jo Farrell on why the basics shouldn't be optional at work

Building Bloody Change - Jo Farrell on why the basics shouldn't be optional at work

From Another Bloody Podcast by Podshape

February 27, 2026 · 30 min · Season 2 · Episode 10

About this episode

Joanne Farrell discusses the urgent need for basic amenities in the construction industry to support women and promote workplace equity.

In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Share the Dignity founder Rochelle Courtenay sits down with 2024 ACT Australian of the Year Joanne Farrell, builder, industry leader and founder of Build Like A Girl, to unpack the urgent need for Building Bloody Change. Jo shares her firsthand experience navigating the construction industry as a woman, from walking onto sites without basic amenities to witnessing talented women leave the sector due to preventable barriers. Together, they explore the reality of Australia’s skills shortage, the systemic inequities still present on worksites, and why access to clean toilets, sanitary bins and period products is not a luxury, but a fundamental workplace standard. This conversation challenges workplaces to do better, highlighting how small, practical changes can create lasting impact. Because if we are serious about attracting and retaining women, we must build workplaces that respect dignity, safety and equity for all. Another Bloody Podcast is hosted by Share the Dignity founder Rochelle Courtenay aka 'Pad Lady'. You can find her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-courtenay-6769156b/ Share the Dignity is an Australian…

People in this episode

Host: Rochelle Courtenay

Guest: Joanne Farrell

Topics covered

  • construction industry
  • women in the workplace
  • workplace equity
  • skills shortage
  • systemic inequities
  • menstrual equity

Keywords

  • construction
  • women
  • workplace standards
  • equity
  • menstrual products
  • skills shortage
  • systemic barriers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Share the Dignity, Build Like A Girl

Places: Australia

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