Pathways to Politics for Women

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Equipping diverse women to boldly embrace their political ambitions, thrive as leaders and make a profound contribution to society. 

  • Learn to be the politician you want to be in a safe, inclusive space  
  • Gain first-hand insights from prominent politicians, advisors, speechwriters and media trainers to give you confidence and clarity about your future in politics  
  • Help shape Australia’s political landscape  
  • Accessible, diverse and fully funded 


Programs are open to women across Australia. Program participation is fully funded through the generous support of philanthropic and university partners. 

Note: Pathways to Politics embraces an inclusive definition of ‘women’, acknowledging the diversity of women we work with and aim to support, including cisgender and transgender women, and non-binary people.


More information

Visit our website to find out more about the program, and our application and selection process. 
 


Select a program to get started:

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Current Rounds

NEW SOUTH WALES (UNSW)

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 30 April 2026 (AEST).

NORTHERN TERRITORY (Charles Darwin University)

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 30 April 2026 (ACST).

QUEENSLAND (QUT)

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 30 April 2026 (AEST).

SOUTH AUSTRALIA (Adelaide University)

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 30 April 2026 (ACST).

TASMANIA (University of Tasmania)

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 30 April 2026 (AEST).

VICTORIA (University of Melbourne)

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 30 April 2026 (AEST).