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Funding Futures: The Start of Pathways into Paving
We’re proud to share that Amarapave has been awarded a grant from NAWIC to launch a new initiative: Pathways into Paving. This isn’t...
Jenika Stubelj
Apr 142 min read
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The Culture We Walk Past: Why Bystander Silence Has to End
There is a kind of silence on construction sites that does not get talked about enough. It is not the good kind. Not the satisfaction...
Jenika Stubelj
Apr 83 min read
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Breaking Stereotypes, Building Futures: The Story of Jenika and Amarapave
The Firstborn, But Never the Heir From the moment Jenika could walk, she was thrust into the gritty world of construction. As the eldest...
Jenika Stubelj
Mar 115 min read
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When You’re Accustomed to Privilege, Equality Feels Like Oppression
I remember the first time I felt truly wronged. I was four years old, standing in the middle of our kitchen, watching my twin sisters’...
Jenika Stubelj
Mar 33 min read
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“Being One of the Boys”: Why Women Deserve Better in Male-Populated Fields
There’s a phrase I’ve heard countless times in male-populated spaces: “being one of the boys.” On the surface, it might seem...
Jenika Stubelj
Jan 65 min read
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Pioneering Sustainability: Amarapave and Merri-Bek City Council Repurpose Wheelie Bin Tyres
At Amarapave, we believe that every step toward sustainability matters—no matter how small. Last month, we worked with Merri-Bek City...
Jenika Stubelj
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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Celebrating Social Enterprise Day: Amarapave Was Built to Pave More Than Roads
Today is Social Enterprise Day, a moment to celebrate businesses that put purpose at the heart of what they do. For Jenika and myself,...
Jenika Stubelj
Nov 21, 20242 min read
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Wear It Purple - Fitting In vs. Belonging: A Queer Journey to Authenticity
Introduction: The Difference Between Fitting In and Belonging As Wear it Purple Day approaches, I’m reminded of how important it is to...
Jenika Stubelj
Aug 28, 20245 min read
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Embracing Vulnerability: Five Mindset Shifts for Organisational Transformation at Amarapave
When we founded Amarapave, we set out to do more than pave roads—we wanted to create a legacy of change. Our mission goes beyond the...
Jenika Stubelj
May 27, 20245 min read
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Navigating Imposter Syndrome: Overcoming Challenges in the Asphalt Industry as a Non-Binary Individual
Imposter syndrome - a pervasive feeling of self-doubt and inadequacy despite evident success - is a familiar adversary for many in the...
Jenika Stubelj
Mar 20, 20243 min read
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The Importance of Prioritizing the Building Equality Policy in Our Industry
The current buzz among companies competing for tenders on Victorian publicly funded construction projects exceeding $20 million is the...
Jenika Stubelj
Feb 28, 20243 min read
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Introducing Amarapave!
Hello! We are thrilled to extend a massive welcome to you as we proudly unveil our brand-new website and officially launch our business...
Jenika Stubelj
Nov 27, 20232 min read
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