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It takes a village to start a movement. Thank you to our supporters who help make FW possible.

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“A collection of like-minded women on a mission is always a powerful proposition.”

—BELINDA WALL, Founder of Brand Amplified

WESTFIELD

We partnered with Westfield for a national roadshow featuring inspirational speakers over May and June to present Women in Conversation.

The intimate event series connected people across WA, QLD, SA, VIC, ACT and NSW. It provided hundreds of women including mothers, a rare dose of ‘me time’ to hear how some of Australia’s most inspiring females have found liberation through change in the face of adversity and life’s challenges.

THE FUTURE WOMEN FOUNDATION

The Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF) is the official charity partner of the Future Women Foundation. Your membership helps support Indigenous students complete their Year 12 and tertiary studies. Buy an FW tee and we'll gift a Gold Membership to the AIEF.

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DIVERSITY PARTNERS

Founded by FW friend, Dr Katie Spearritt, Diversity Partners help clients improve innovation and decision-making by optimising diversity of thought, with leading-edge programs to challenge unconscious bias and promote inclusive leadership, work flexibility and cross-cultural awareness. Together, we're building more diverse teams via The Future Women Academy.

CAREERCEO

CareerCEO is a specialist executive training business founded in 2012 by former journalist, humanitarian aid worker and communication director, Andrea Clarke. Working closely with an instructional designer, Andrea developed a comprehensive suite of one day CareerCEO communication programs which run across some of Australia’s most successful businesses including Bunnings, Lendlease, Orora, Telstra, and ANZ. CareerCEO is the executive education partner of Future Women, and now one of the fastest growing executive development programs in Australia.

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BIRD IN HAND

Located in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Bird in Hand is one of Australia’s most celebrated wine producers and wineries. In 2014,  Bird in Hand launched a charitable arm of the business, the Bird in Hand Foundation, with the aim of giving back to the community and supporting a number of great initiatives. The Bird in Hand Foundation focuses on community, the arts, education, indigenous services and gender equality.

“Wins are sweeter when they happen together.”

——JAMILA RIZVI, FW Editor-At-Large

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WEWORK

WeWork is a platform for creators, providing over 400,000 members around the world with space, community, and services through both physical and digital offerings. Founded in 2010, WeWork currently has 400 physical locations in 100 cities and 26 countries around the world. WeWork is committed to raising the profile of gender equality in the workplace, supporting female founders, leaders and disruptors who are making a difference.

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WOMEN AND LEADERSHIP AUSTRALIA

Women & Leadership Australia’s suite of market leading programs provide best of breed leadership development and immerse participants in an experience informed by the complexities and opportunities of being a female leader today. Through a deep understanding of the needs of female leaders at every stage of their journey, we have created a rich and empowering learning environment which is singularly geared to enabling each participant to achieve their own unique vision of success.

DOMO

DOMO is home to some of Europe’s most prestigious furniture and homewares collections, as well as carefully curated products from leading global brands and artisans. Founded by Francesco Novembre in 1984, DOMO helps people live beautifully with high-quality classic and contemporary indoor and outdoor products that last a lifetime. DOMO is a generous event supporter of Future Women.

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THE SQUIZ

The Squiz is your free daily email and podcast with the news of the day delivered at 6am so you never miss a story. Sign up for a shortcut to being informed.

AGNSW

One of the most popular art museums in Australia, visited by over 1 million people annually, the Gallery houses international and Australian art in one of the most beautiful art spaces in the world. The Art Gallery of NSW is committed to diversity and inclusion through its Fearless initiative, which is designed to encourage companies and individuals in promoting and implementing greater gender parity and equality across all sectors of the community.

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MANTA

Manta is located on the iconic Woolloomooloo Wharf, boasting one of the city’s best Sydney Harbour dining experiences.

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It took an ADHD diagnosis and a breakdown to change my relationship with work

By Sally Spicer | June 18, 2025 | 5 Comments

How an almighty crash led me to something unexpected.

New FW partnership to boost number of women in cybersecurity

By FW | June 16, 2025 | 8 Comments

The two-year initiative will drive cultural and structural change in one of Australia’s key industries.

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By Taryn Williams | June 13, 2025 | 7 Comments

Everyone has one. It’s time to start shaping yours.