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Just a few of our Knowledge Hub highlights from the past few months! Including interviews with Charlotte Mortlock (Founder, Hilma’s Network and the ‘Something Better’ movement) and Pamela Anderson (CEO, EMILY’s List Australia), alums Gaelle Broad MP, Dr Sarah Mansfield MP and Georgie Purcell MP in the Victorian Parliament, fundraising tips, content recommendations, and a range of great guides and toolkits – from boosting your confidence on social media, to simplified policymaking, digital resilience and communication on gender equality.
It’s a rare thing to see all sides of politics united but the Pathways to Politics for Women program does just that. An interview with Pathways to Politics ACT alum Jessie Price, Swan Ricco and Heidi Prowse OAM.
Pathways to Politics alum Cr. Katharine Nikolic shares her reflections on our collaborative alum community, purpose, courage and service.
Speaker of the Parliament of Tasmania, the Hon. Jacquie Petrusma MP, and Deputy Speaker Helen Burnet MP have combined to launch Tasmania’s Pathways to Politics for Women program for 2026.
Representation matters, and progress depends on women backing themselves – and each other. In her speech to the 2025 Victorian cohort, Hayley Van Loon reflects on the importance of community, diverse perspectives, and the ability to disagree constructively.
Seven alums of the Pathways to Politics SA program ran in the 2026 SA state election. SA Program Director Dr Peta Spyrou writes on the growing pipeline of women entering political life with greater preparation, stronger networks and the confidence to put themselves forward.
Cr Sam Choudhury’s election as Deputy Mayor of Stonnington didn’t happen by chance – it was the culmination of early dinner table conversations, a career in city-making and the Pathways to Politics program that gave her the confidence to run.
As public trust in politics remains fragile and Australians continue to call for leadership that reflects integrity, capability and lived experience, Pathways to Politics for Women opens applications nationally.
Practical pathways into politics matter. Programs such as Pathways to Politics for Women don’t bypass voters or guarantee outcomes. They remove structural barriers that stop capable women from standing in the first place.
A tribute to Dr Katie Allen, former Federal Member for Higgins, Pathways to Politics alum and Member of our Victorian Advisory Committee.
