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Projects to boost women’s employment and leadership

05 September 2022
Women's Leadership & Development Program. Boosting women's employment and leadership.

The Minister for Women, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher has announced funding for projects to increase women’s representation in leadership positions and boost women’s workforce participation.

Projects aim to address the structural and systemic barriers that impede women’s employment and progression into leadership. They will also aim to influence decision making in key industries and make workforces safer and more attractive to women.

Tranby Aboriginal Co-operative’s project will address the barriers First Nations women face in participating in the workforce and progressing into leadership positions.

The community led project will increase First Nations women’s representation through culturally safe mentoring and storytelling, increasing confidence and leadership through long-term connections. The program will benefit around 350 women and aims to empower them, their families and their communities.

Tranby CEO, Dr Belinda Russon said “This grant will support leadership and economic participation for our First Nations women by investing in their cultural leadership, strengths-based empowerment models, professional skills, networks and pathways. Creating positive and impactful community-led and community-driven change”

The project is funded from the Women’s Leadership and Development Program delivered by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s Office for Women. 

To find out more visit the Office for Women’s Grants and Funding webpage.