Client Summary NEMA (National Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Management and Response Group Branch) is a government agency established to lead, develop, and coordinate Australia’s connected approach to emergency management, and enable more secure, stronger, and resilient communities before, during, and after emergencies. NEMA has a diverse workforce of over 300 employees working across Australia. In July NEMA approached Women & Leadership Australia to deliver a development program for the leaders of its Emergency Management and Response Group Branch. This group was looking for a de ..read more

Creating spaces for women and gender-diverse leaders to learn, connect, and grow is incredibly powerful. In this free 45-min webinar, you’ll explore: What the research says about the benefits of women’s only spaces What our program graduates say about their experience of our women’s only programs Practical tips for connecting women in the workplace Interested but can't make the time? All registrants will be sent the recording after the webinar. Facilitator: Dr Janet Smith, Lead Facilitator & Associate Professor, Women & Leadership Australia This webinar is free and open to everybod ..read more

Research shows that professional development opportunities can significantly boost engagement and retention. If you are looking to invest in yourself, reward your high-performing staff or offer new growth opportunities to your leaders, our short courses are a great option. We deliver specialised programs for individuals, organisations, and schools. We have several short programs, workshops and masterclasses to help you or your team in your leadership practice, read on to discover our offering. One Day or Less Programs Vital Leadership Masterclass Series Four live online masterclasses to boost ..read more

“There's magic when First Nations women gather” - Sasha Kutabah Sarago On Thursday 3 August, Women & Leadership Australia, in partnership with First Nations-led organisation, Women’s Business, delivered an inspirational First Nations Women’s Leadership Symposium in Naarm/Melbourne. Fifty First Nations women from all levels of leadership gathered to connect and share lived experiences and insights from their respective journeys in personal and professional life. Women & Leadership Australia CEO, Karen Taylor and Founder and CEO of Women’s Business, Kat Henaway, opened the proceedings a ..read more

What is the current state of play in Australia’s schools for women? In this free 45-minute webinar we’ll share the findings from our new research into this very question. Register now to explore the research findings: The shared experiences and common challenges for women in schools The key drivers of stress and overwhelm Practical ways leaders can better support women in schools When: Thursday 7th September 2023, 12:30 - 1:15pm (AEST) Facilitator: Dr Debra Kelliher, Senior Facilitator, Women & Leadership Australia Debra is an experienced principal of two girls’ schools and has recentl ..read more

This blog is part of our Expert Commentary series, bringing you insights into some of the unspoken challenges people face in the workplace, from experts with lived experience. The series explores a range of topics and perspectives to highlight the ways inclusive and compassionate leadership practices can benefit everyone. I feel like I’m on a never-ending cycle of stress, alcohol, not sleeping and anxiety meds and I don’t know how to stop it.’ ‘It’s really lonely at the top. I didn’t expect that.’ ‘I don’t know how to say no, even to things I really don’t want to do.’ These three comments are ..read more

Most of us would agree that advancing gender equity is central to creating a fair and inclusive society. Although it is frustrating that we are still so far away from a truly equitable society, the ongoing advocacy and activism in our community brings with it huge potential. What is the state of play? The release of the 2023 World Economic Forum’s Gender Gap Report Rankings found that Australia is currently ranked 26th overall globally for gender equity, up from 43rd in 2022. Despite this improvement, Australia still sits 38th in the world for women’s economic participation and opportunity. E ..read more

Enter your details to register Webinar details Inclusive Leadership involves embracing and practicing both diversity and inclusion. In this free and interactive webinar, you’ll explore: What Inclusive Leadership is, and why it matters The power of being an inclusive leader for team performance and enhanced culture. Practical actions to be an inclusive leader Facilitator: Dr Janet Smith, Lead Facilitator, Program Specialist & Associate Professor - Women & Leadership Australia This webinar is free and open to everybody. If you have any questions about this webinar, please email hello@w ..read more

For almost 20 years, Women & Leadership Australia has been empowering and uplifting women leaders in every aspect of life. We have been operating alongside our sister brands Australian School of Applied Management (ASAM) and the National Excellence in School Leadership Institute (NESLI) to deliver specialised leadership solutions for organisations and schools. The next chapter in our story Now, we’re bringing our breadth of experience and expertise together as one brand: Women & Leadership Australia. The newly expanded Women & Leadership Australia will continue to deliver leadershi ..read more

Women & Leadership Australia has partnered with Women's Business to launch the 2023 First Nations Women’s Leadership Symposium in Naarm/Melbourne on 3 August. Providing culturally safe leadership development experiences for First Nations women leaders, this Symposium builds on the success of the inaugural event in 2019. Women & Leadership Australia CEO, Karen Taylor, said the event provides an important forum for connecting and inspiring First Nations women leaders. “Advancing the rights, health, safety, and wellbeing of First Nations women and girls is vital to closing the gap for Abo ..read more