Pathways to Politics for Women


Equipping diverse women to boldly embrace their political ambitions, thrive as leaders and make a profound contribution to society.


  • Learn to be the politician you want to be in a safe, inclusive space

  • Gain first-hand insights from prominent politicians, advisors, speechwriters and media trainers to give you confidence and clarity about your future in politics

  • Help shape Australia’s political landscape

  • Accessible, diverse and fully funded


Programs are open to women across Australia. Program participation is fully funded through the generous support of philanthropic and university partners.


Note: Pathways to Politics embraces an inclusive definition of ‘women’, acknowledging the diversity of women we work with and aim to support, including cisgender and transgender women, and non-binary people

More information

Visit our website to find out more about the program, and our application and selection process.

Begin your application

Our proudly non-partisan programs are uniquely designed in collaboration with eight leading universities across Australia, tailored to each local context.

Select a program to get started:

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Current Rounds

TASMANIA (University of Tasmania)

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 1 May 2024 (AEST).

VICTORIA (University of Melbourne)

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 1 May 2024 (AEST).