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4th of April 2024

Dreaming of a life in politics? Apply now!

The University of Canberra’s Pathways to Politics for Women program is paving the way to greater female political representation.

Group of 11 culturally diverse women smiling outside Victoria's government house building and lawn. One of them has her phone held up to take a selfie of the group.

26th of March 2024

Pathways to Politics alums celebrated at Victoria’s Government House

Alums from every cohort of the Victorian Pathways to Politics program were recognised and celebrated for their talent and potential that fills us with optimism about the future of politics in Australia.

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18th of March 2024

Online information session: Pathways to politics for First Nations women

Are you are a First Nations woman with a passion for political leadership? Join us for this free information session about the transformative opportunities offered by the Pathways to Politics for Women program in all Australian states and territories.

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5th of March 2024

Pathways to Politics for Women opens for applications ahead of historic election year

The award-winning Pathways to Politics for Women program proudly opens its doors for national applications.

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20th of February 2024

26 Pathways to Politics alums set to make their mark in Queensland local elections

A record-breaking 26 alums of the QUT Pathways to Politics for Women program have announced their candidacy for the upcoming Queensland local council elections in March.

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21st of December 2023

Knowledge hub roundup: December 2023

What’s new to the Knowledge Hub – including a blog post by UNSW Pathways to Politics alum & Hilma’s Network Founder Charlotte Mortlock, an interview with Pathways alum and Merri-bek City Council’s youngest ever Mayor Cr Angelica Panopoulos, workplace gender equality tools, and important research on politicians’ mental wellbeing, online harrassment, and women’s political representation globally.

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11th of December 2023

2023: A Year of Impact

Watch a highlights reel of Pathways to Politics for Women’s achievements and impact in 2023.

A group of 12 diverse women standing outside a historical parliament building. They are smiling as a young woman in their group takes a selfie of the group.

29th of November 2023

Pathways to Politics for Women broadens reach to WA and TAS, empowering diverse women in every state and territory to pursue politics

Pathways to Politics for Women will go fully national in 2024 with the introduction of our award-winning program to Western Australia and Tasmania, boosting gender equality and diversity in Australian politics nationwide. The programs will run in partnership with the University of Western Australia and the University of Tasmania.

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20th of November 2023

Pathways to Politics in “Inspiring stories of giving”

Pathways to Politics is proud to be featured in Philanthropy Australia’s “Inspiring stories of giving: volume 1.”, the first of a series of publications about the positive impact of Australian philanthropy.

Photo of Sallee Shepherd, a young woman with close cropped hair wearing a red short sleeved jumpsuit. she is sitting in a parliamentary chamber on curved green bench seating.

11th of November 2023

ABC News: Pathways to Politics Program for Women aims to increase female representation in Australian politics

The inaugural South Australian Pathways to Politics program, and participants Sallee Shepherd and Casey Miles, featured in an ABC Online article.