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Changing the face of politics

Boldly embrace your political ambition
practical training – workshops – mentoring – career-long support

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Victoria
University of Melbourne
Queensland
QUT
New South Wales
UNSW Sydney
Northern Territory
Charles Darwin University
South Australia
University of Adelaide
Australian Capital Territory
University of Canberra
Western Australia
University of Western Australia
Tasmania
University of Tasmania

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22nd of April 2025

How people power set Sophie Bougoure on a pathway to politics (National Indigenous Times)

Pathways to Politics has empowered 39 First Nations women with the skills, networks and confidence to step into political leadership – including Cr. Sophie Bougoure of Western Downs Regional Council, Queensland.
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12th of March 2025

Changing the face of politics in 2025 – Pathways to Politics in Tasmania

Elected representatives from across the political spectrum have come together at the Parliament of Tasmania to support the 2025 launch of Pathways to Politics in Tasmania.
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12th of March 2025

Enhancing access for rural and regional women

Travel and accommodation bursaries will be available for all successful applicants from rural, regional and remote areas of Australia in 2025 thanks to support from Minderoo Foundation.

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Featured Knowledge Hub Resources

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Interview   Family  

Behind every great leader: Sarah Hanson-Young and Kora Young

Behind every great leader is our series exploring the realities of campaigning & political life on female politicians, their families and loved ones. Here we speak to Senator Sarah Hanson-Young and her daughter Kora.

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Program Alum
Recommendations   Program alum  

Recommendations for your pathway to politics: Laurie Zio

Laurie Zio – CDU Pathways to Politics alum and Country Liberal Party candidate for Fannie Bay – gives her recommendations for content to set you on your pathway to politics.

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Recommendations   Program alum  

Recommendations for your pathway to politics: Soëlily Consen-Lynch

Soëlily Consen-Lynch – Pathways to Politics ACT alum and ACT Greens Candidate for Yerrabi – gives her recommendations for content to set you on your pathway to politics.

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Program Alum
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Recommendations for your pathway to politics: Heidi Prowse OAM

Heidi Prowse OAM – Pathways to Politics ACT alum and ACT Labor Candidate for Ginninderra – gives her recommendations for content to set you on your pathway to politics.

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