Our leadership programs are designed by and for women and gender diverse changemakers who want to accelerate positive transformation for our environment and climate.
The programs support participants to identify their own approach to leadership, to recognise and step into their power to influence, and to overcome the barriers they face.Â
These barriers are as diverse as the participants who do our programs, including personal, organisational, family, cultural and systemic barriers. Following the program, participants are empowered by the lessons theyâve learnt and inspired by the transformative experience and relationships forged.
Take a look at our programs, designed to help you move forward with your ambitions.
WELAâs Learning Experience Designer Asmaa Guedira leading a workshop at the WELA x Green Music Australia Sound Country Artistsâ Leadership Retreat in March 2023. Photo: Anna Brozek.Â
âBefore WELA, I was lacking in confidence and I didnât feel like a leader, and since being in the program my confidence has definitely grown and the skills that I have gained have helped me realise that I can cope with many different situations and I have tools to work through different situations, which I wouldn’t have been able to do before I entered the program. If you have the opportunity to do it, go for it, because itâs the best thing I’ve ever done.”Â
This is the program thatâs going to provide you with the key tools you need to really create change.
How we deliver this change is through our curriculum which is centred on four key themes:Â
This transformational, relational methodology has proven to work time and time again for our alumni.
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An annual leadership development program developed over more than 10 years of research and practice.
In 2024, for the first time we will be running TWO programs, each open to up to 25 women and gender-diverse participants.
Mixing online with in-person retreat format, and a diverse range of guest speakers over a 7-month period for each program.
Tailored mentoring, developing skills, building networks and addressing your real-life challenges to transform your leadership.
For more information and details on how to apply, see our National Leadership Program page.Â
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Need to build the skills of a specific group of environmental and climate changemakers?
We tailor a 3-4 day leadership program to meet the needs of the challenge you face. Whether itâs an organisation, a geographic area, a sector, or an issues-based community campaign, we will deliver a program that gives you the tools to create change.Â
Available for groups of between 15 and 25 women and gender diverse people.
Contact us at info@wela.org.au to discuss a tailored program for your needs.
WELAâs Learning Experience Designer and experienced facilitator in system change, gender and decolonisation.
An experienced activist educator and leadership wonder woman.
WELAâs Strategic Director and immediate past Chair of Climate Action Network of Australia.
An environmental educator specialising in gender, work and organisational change.
Our fundraising helps supplement our program running costs, allowing us to offer lower prices. We also provide a variety of full and partial scholarships, which you can read more about here.
Additionally, we don’t want potential participants to miss out due to any barriers. If you have difficulties using a computer or face other challenges, please email us, and we can discuss possible solutions.