"I grew up with family who worked in the field and was always drawn to it and equally terrified of it!" - Kate

"I was always creating buildings as a kid, mainly for my Barbies" - Melissa-Paige

"Never give up. Always be yourself. If you have a setback following your dreams don’t worry, shake it off and keep at it. Always follow your passion." - Louise

"I feel strongly for sustainability, having found myself becoming increasingly conscious of my own carbon footprint" - Claire

"Do as much work experience as possible. Even if you are at Uni and not at school anymore, still ask to go to someone's office for a week." - Annabel

"My school marks weren't high enough for an engineering degree but UTS were offering bonus points for women going into engineering and they also had bonus points for non-school leavers. I ended up really loving it - I worked hard and graduated with the university medal at the end!" - Pip

"I played the sims and to be completely honest I think this was an 'ah ha' moment!" - Stephanie

“You are good enough and worth the new opportunities. Be in it to win it!” - Jenny

“There are so many other options to pick from that aren’t your usual Architect, Planner, Engineer etc. I never realised the obscure opportunities and pathways that would lead me to this spot in my career.” - Lucy

“My favourite project is the Western Harbour Tunnel. My learning curve has been steep!” - Annaleise

“I did my own ‘work experience’ week spending one day at each discipline’s office.” - Elizabeth

“I loved interior design and IKEA was my fascination in high school. That was my ‘ah ha’ moment, that this is what I wanted to do as a profession.” - Kiruthika

“Architects make places that make you feel something.” - Lisa

“I love how diverse my job is, some days I get to draw and research bird and plant species, other days I’m trying to solve a design problem that involves a staircase or tight corner…” - Chloe

"I realised construction could be for me when I studied the Parthenon in Ancient History" - Diana

"In construction, every single project you work on is a real life structure that makes a difference to a family, a company or a community. I think that's pretty special.” - Eden

"My career has been a great way to travel and see the world. I have lived in four different cities for work and have travelled and worked in many more - Istanbul, Dubai, New York, London, Tokyo to name a few” - Sarah

"Every design, whether a large new hospital, school, stadium or home, is an opportunity to have a positive impact on people's lives and contribute to improving the environment around us.” - Vanessa

"My advice for women picking a career is cultivating a support system, never underestimating yourself, and making your voice heard!" - Victoria

“The industry is so social, it’s great getting out and seeing new products being launched at events” -Claudia