Image: Eight of the eleven members of the 2024 Tasmanian cohort, Parliament of Tasmania, Hobart
Meg Whitfield, ABC News, 22 September 2024
Eleven women have taken part in the Pathways to Politics program, run in partnership with the University of Tasmania, aimed at getting more women into politics.
Traycee Di Virgilio never imagined she’d be interested in politics.
The 63-year-old has had a rewarding career in the community-based learning and advocacy sector.
But, when she came across a program aimed at breaking down the barriers to women being involved in politics she couldn’t resist.
“If I was looking back, it would be the connection with the community and young people that I have [that motivated me],” Ms Di Virgilio said.
This is the first time the Pathways to Politics for Women program has been offered in Tasmania. It is delivered through the University of Tasmania and participants take part in workshops, mentoring and practical training.
