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Associations & organizations supporting women in business

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The VECCI Women's Network is one of Melbourne's premier networking events for women. Attracting prominent business women from corporate management to the self employed, this informal, cocktail style event, is the perfect setting to build on existing relationships or make new contacts in a relaxed and friendly environment. Through guest speakers and activities, we showcase successful women who have made a difference in business and in life.

http://www.vecci.org.au/

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UNSW Careers and Employment is excited to be running the Lucy Mentoring Program again in 2008.

Lucy is an innovative leadership program with a primary focus on undergraduate women in university studying business, finance, accounting and law. The Program inspires, motivates and educates women about the opportunities available for employment and leadership in the public and private sectors.


Senior level women in business, accounting or legal fields are invited to become involved as mentors. Contact Taye Morris at t.morris@unsw.edu.au or phone 02 9385 5432 or visit:

http://www.careers.unsw.edu.au/news/lucy.aspx

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Network Central - a first class business networking group.
For people who have lives.

http://www.networkcentral.com.au

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Women in Finance (NSW) Inc. (WIFNSW) is a non-profit organisation providing a platform for the industry to support the professional growth of its women.

http://www.wifnsw.com.au

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Corporate Chicks is a dynamic women’s networking community. We provide fun and friendly networking events for you to connect with other women in a relaxed environment. Members become involved in our community through the events, listing in the Chicks Directory and the monthly Chicks Chatter e-newsletter. We are operating in Melbourne and Sydney, starting in Hobart in July and expanding to Brisbane later this year. We invite you to join our community of fabulous business women.

http://www.corporatechicks.com.au/

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The Australian Women & Leadership Forum is an important national initiative designed to support the increased presence of women in leadership roles across all sectors.

The project comprises a range of professional development programs, corporate advisory services, networking opportunities, and ongoing research.

http://www.womensforum.com.au

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Females in Information Technology and Telecommunications [FITT] is a not-for-profit network established in 1989 that encourages and supports women in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry. FITT holds events and activities throughout the year to support, encourage and inspire women in the Australian ICT industry.

http://www.fitt.org.au

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The Foundation for Australian Agricultural Women is an independent non-profit organisation whose mission is to
resource, empower, research, influence and partner for the benefit of rural women.

http://www.faaw.org.au

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The Office for Women, a unit in the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet, is a small, strategic unit which develops programs, policies and projects to the benefit of all women in New South Wales. Initiatives include the Lucy Mentoring program which partners up women uni students with female mentors in the private and public sectors to equip them with the advice, networks and experience they need to take on leadership and senior positions in the future.

http://www.women.nsw.gov.au/

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Women Lawyers’ Association of New South Wales Incorporated (WLANSW) is the peak body representing women lawyers in NSW for the advancement of women in the legal profession

http://www.womenlawyersnsw.org.au

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Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. Zonta members volunteer their time, talents and money to local and international service projects, as well as scholarship and award programs aimed at furthering women's education, leadership and youth development.

http://www.zonta.org

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Women Tasmania works to ensure women can be engaged in all aspects of society, and to ensure that Government policies, programs and projects are responsive to the needs of women and representative of their views.

http://www.women.tas.gov.au

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Established in Australia in 1925, BPW is a global organisation addressing the issues of today's working women. As the voice of women in the workforce, BPW makes itself heard through its Special Category Status at the United Nations and in representation to UNICEF, ILO, UNESCO, WHO and other international bodies.

http://www.bpw.com.au

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Chief Executive Women (CEW) is an organisation of 134 women leaders from corporate Australia, the professions, academia, and the public and not-for-profit sectors. The organisation was established in 1985 as a small active network of women executives.

http://www.cew.org.au

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The Chamber of Women in Business (CWB) provides support and development opportunities for businesswomen in the Canberra region. As the only business association focusing on businesswomens needs, the Chamber offers members a supportive environment that fosters their business growth.

http://www.cwb.org.au

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The Australian Businesswomen's Network (ABN) serves women in business by raising their profile, contributing to the achievement of their goals and by providing exposure to a diverse range of business success models.

http://www.abn.org.au

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Women's eNews is the definitive source of substantive news--unavailable anywhere else--covering issues of particular concern to women and providing women's perspectives on public policy. It enhances women's ability to define their own lives and to participate fully in every sector of human endeavor.

http://www.womensenews.org

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Women on Boards is the leading online network for women seeking directorships on Australian boards. There are 3,000 women registered with the website who are looking for board positions.

http://www.womenonboards.org.au

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Xplore is about professionals, their workplace, self-awareness and ultimately about opening the doorway to personal success. Xplore offers a distinctive range of programs that challenge, motivate, inspire and educate professionals in the modern workplace.

http://www.xplore.net.au

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The National Foundation for Australian Women is dedicated to promoting and protecting the interests of Australian women and ensuring that the aims and ideals of the women's movement and its collective wisdom are handed on to new generations of women.

http://www.nfaw.org

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Gynaecological Awareness Information Network (GAIN) is a not for profit organisation driving awareness and education on gynaecological health matters.
Many women afflicted with gynaecological conditions feel alienated and isolated. They often suffer in silence, afraid of what they don't know, and lack the courage to share their anguish.

http://www.gain.org.au

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Executive Central's objective is to assist organisations achieve excellence in leadership, sales and marketing, and strategy development. Executive Central's team of personable, experienced consultants provide practical, reliable and proactive solutions based on their many years of experience in both senior management and consulting roles for a broad range of businesses in the public and private sectors. They tailor specific programs for each client situation, these programs are based on established and proven approaches delivered through our three interrelated practice streams

http://www.executivecentral.com.au

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In 2006 a number of women entrepreneurs chose to create a new international network. These women entrepreneurs have the will, not only of exchanging ideas, information, experiences, but also to develop best economical practices for the sake of their companies.

http://www.newww.org

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What Women Want (Australia) aims to be Australias only female political party dedicated to advancing issues affecting Australian women. What Women Want (Australia) will dedicate its work to giving women more of a say in the direction of our country and the important policies that shape it. The work of What Women Want (Australia) will not exclude men, as we know that they play an important role in many women�s lives.

http://www.whatwomenwant.org.au

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Finsia's networking functions allow members and their guests working in the financial services industry to come together in a relaxed environment to interact with and learn from their peers.

http://www.finsia.edu.au

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Women's Network Australia is a membership-based organisation that empowers and encourages women to reach their full potential in business.

http://www.womensnetwork.com.au

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The Women’s Electoral Lobby (WEL) is a feminist, not for profit, self-funded, non-party political, lobby group founded in 1972. Its original intention was to inform women for whom they should vote for in that year’s Federal Election but it continues to act as a research/advocacy group for the continuing issues that still disadvantage women.

http://wel.org.au

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