Our leadership programs support women and gender diverse people who want to accelerate positive change 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.
These barriers are as diverse as the women who do our programs, including personal, organisational, family, cultural and systemic barriers. Following the program, participants are empowered by the lessons they’ve learnt and inspired by the transformative experience and relationships forged through it. Find out how our programs are uniquely designed by women, for women to empower your skills and confidence – and maximise your impact.
Take a look at our programs, designed to help you move forward with your ambitions.
9 month program.
Available to 20 women across Australia each year.
Intensive leadership development with tailored mentoring. Combining online sessions with in-person retreats.
Develop skills, knowledge and networks to address your real-life challenges and transform your leadership.
3 or 4 day weekend retreats.
Available for groups of between 15 and 25 women in regional, local or state based communities.
Leadership development to support your personal challenges.
Unlock your next steps and build a community for ongoing personal and collective growth.
Contact us to discuss a tailored program for your community.
We run Q&A sessions about our programs. Register your interest by emailing us at info@wela.org.au.
An experienced activist educator and leadership wonder woman.
An environmental educator specialising in gender, work and organisational change.
WELA’s Strategic Director and immediate past Chair of Climate Action Network of Australia.
WELA’s Program Producer and experienced facilitator in system change, gender and decolonisation.
They are supported by special guests, WELA alumni and our Board group members, who each bring a wealth of environmental leadership experience. Previous WELA presenters have included Kelly O’Shanassy, CEO of the Australian Conservation Foundation, Dr Anne Poelina, Chair of the Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council and Cathy McGowan, former independent federal MP for Indi.
Sanaya Khisty
Sherie Bruce
Phoebe Roundtree
Wendy Farmer
Sheena Gilman
Deborah Clealand, Amanda Dood
and Sylvia Leighton
Our fundraising supplements our program running costs to keep prices lower and we provide a range of full and partial scholarships, which you can read about here.
We also don’t want anyone to miss out on applying for our programs for other reasons. If you find working on a computer difficult or face other barriers, please email us so we can arrange to talk it through.