The Pathways to Politics Knowledge Hub is our online library where you can find practical tools, information and inspiration to help you run for public office.
Here’s what’s new:
Alums leading locally – in conversation
Insights and advice about running for council and representing your local community from three Pathways to Politics alums leading locally: Cr Jenna Davey-Burns (Mayor, City of Kingston), Cr Emelda Davis (City of Sydney) and Cr Amy Eden (Mayor, Cairns Regional Council).
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.
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.
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.
Local Women Leading Change: a campaign toolkit for women running for local government
Key dates and information, tips and tricks for campaigning and case studies from women councillors.
Vote Run Lead VRLHQ
Free worksheets and video resources on campaign strategy, building your team, fundraising, voter outreach and more.
Global Gender Gap Report 2024
At the current rate of progress, it will take 169 years to close the Political Empowerment global gender gap.
Breaking barriers: A study of women’s participation and representation in local government
Women in local government are burning-out as they try to juggle the demands of work, family and politics. This strain is making it hard to close the gender gap within local councils.
Breaking barriers and forging pathways towards gender equality in politics
GIWL ANU’s research on the barriers preventing politically active women and non-binary people from running for office.
Social Media Self-Defence
Everyone should have the opportunity to benefit from using social media, but it can be a challenging space for women to thrive in. These eSafety resources provide guidance about combating online abuse and safeguarding your online presence.
Online Active Bystander Project
Have you seen a post or a comment on social media and thought “that’s just not right”, but haven’t been sure what to say? This toolkit from Gender Equity Victoria aims to give you a range of strategies and suggestions for how to intervene.
Alternative paths to politics: How young people engage in politics in Australia
GIWL ANU’s report on young people’s political participation outlines strategies for engaging young people in politics and creating diverse and sustainable pathways to politics.
Run For It
Run For It supports young people (under 35) to run strategic and strong campaigns to get elected to local councils across Australia.
Toxic Parliaments And What Can Be Done About Them
This open access book shows how the #MeToo movement and revelations of sexual harassment and bullying have spurred on reform of the parliamentary workplace in four Westminster countries – Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK.
Representing women: What can we learn from Latin America?
Global Institute for Women’s Leadership report and panel discussion on representation of women in Latin American politics, the influence of gender quotas, and the effects of this representation on legislative processes that can be applied globally.
