WELA is a community connecting, training and funding generations of women and gender diverse changemakers so that together we transform Australia’s response to our environmental and climate crises.
Apply for a WELA Giving Circle Small Grant to scale your grassroots initiative and drive real impact for our climate and environment. We fund organisations that tackle urgent challenges, build capacity for women and gender-diverse leaders, and create powerful, systemic change.
A new podcast from WELA amplifying the voices and leadership of women and gender-diverse changemakers working for our climate and environment. It weaves together personal stories, creative contributions, and thoughtful conversations to show that leadership can be hopeful, collaborative, and deeply human.
A groundbreaking report by WELA demonstrates that women and gender diverse people are acutely vulnerable to climate and environmental issues – but they also offer distinctive and effective approaches to solving these challenges.
Develop the leadership skills and confidence for the transformational change Australia needs for our environment and climate.
Connect with our growing community of women and gender diverse people for support, opportunities and positive change.
Build relationships, gain knowledge and energise your environmental passion through our online and in-person events.
Find out how you can directly support women-led environment and climate action – and see the power it brings.
“I have gained some incredible skills in management styles, leadership strategies and understandings of why and how some of the work challenges we face today evolved and how to apply practical solutions to solve those challenges. I also experienced substantial personal growth, overcoming my imposter syndrome, that feeling I am not good enough, not experienced enough, that I shouldn’t have a seat at the table, wherever that table might be. I am more confident and a better communicator. If you get the chance, please join WELA and embrace all the amazing team has to offer.”
“The WELA program gave me confidence and helped me find the courage to take the next steps for Kids in Nature Network. I was empowered to create connections, energy and ideas and to continue on my authentic leadership journey. With WELA, you’ll be in a space where you belong.”
“WELA has provided me a steady stream of support and wisdom in a year full of uncertainty. I wasn’t sure what to expect from online programming, but I can say with confidence that WELA delivered in spades. I feel so close to and supported by my cohort and the WELA team, and am grateful for the opportunity to have connected with such kind and talented women. I know that their support and advice will continue to sustain and strengthen my work well into the future.”
“More women in leadership roles will make our environment better. That’s my firm belief and why I’ve supported ACF staff to participate in the WELA program every year that it has run. The self-confidence, approach to teamwork and collaboration, and the strategic vision that ACF women have developed through their participation has been of great benefit to ACF and our movement.”
We come from all walks of life. We are volunteers, managers, creatives, strategists and much more.
Here are some of our stories.
