Ten years ago, WELA began with four women: Margaret Blakers, Judy Lambert, Karen Alexander, and Dr Sue Lewis. Each shared a deep concern for the future and a simple question: what would happen if women across the climate and environment movement were supported to lead together?
The inaugural Women in Sustainability Summit in Naarm/Melbourne delivered two vibrant, thought-provoking days that brought together more than 65 emerging and established leaders committed to shaping a fairer, greener future.
Title: Communications and Engagement DirectorReports to: Chief Executive OfficerLocation: Strong preference for Eora/Sydney, Naarm/Melbourne or Meanjin/Brisbane. Open to negotiable for an east coast major city.The WELA team works remotely from home, within AEST hours. Melbourne based team members also have the option to work from our small city office space. This position is open to...
Join our Leadership Programs Director Carli Leimbach for this reflective, practical workshop for women and gender-diverse leaders navigating climate and environmental change in an uncertain, fast-moving world. Rather than traditional goal-setting, it supports you to design the year ahead around identity, resilience, rest and connection — building capacity for impact without burnout.
The inaugural Women in Sustainability Summit in Naarm/Melbourne delivered two vibrant, thought-provoking days that brought together more than 65 emerging and established leaders committed to shaping a fairer, greener future.
We’re looking for an Executive Assistant committed to providing excellent administrative support and ensuring the CEO is in the best position to succeed in their day. About WELA Do you want to contribute to saving the environment, solving climate change, and taking on the patriarchy? Women’s Environmental Leadership Australia (WELA) is empowering, supporting, funding and...
The inaugural Women in Sustainability Summit in Naarm/Melbourne delivered two vibrant, thought-provoking days that brought together more than 65 emerging and established leaders committed to shaping a fairer, greener future.
The inaugural Women in Sustainability Summit in Naarm/Melbourne delivered two vibrant, thought-provoking days that brought together more than 65 emerging and established leaders committed to shaping a fairer, greener future.
Sign our open letter urging Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, to put women and gender-diverse leaders at the centre of Australia’s climate leadership — at COP31 and here at home. It has now been confirmed that Türkiye will be the host nation and COP President of COP31 in November 2026, with Australia...
Earlier this month, Women’s Environmental Leadership Australia gathered 17 extraordinary women and gender-diverse leaders at Hepburn Springs for our Women Leaders Retreat 2025.
