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Empower Her Journey is a culturally safe program to support First Nations

women to start and grow their businesses — bringing together

workshops, mentoring, and networking in one powerful journey!

The Program includes:

- Two-Day Workshops – interactive sessions on business planning,

fundamentals, and funding.

- One-on-One Mentoring – personalised support to refine models,

set goals, and overcome challenges.

- Group Mentoring & Peer Learning – connect, share, and learn

together.

- Masterclasses – expert-led training in marketing and finance.

- Networking & Partnerships – build connections with other

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women-led business.

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Past events

Business Ready Workshops

Tiddas in Business

Through 2021-2024, Women's Business facilitated 10 x online Business Ready Workshops, 9 x Group Mentoring sessions and over 100 hours of individual mentoring sessions for Tiddas in Business program.

The Tiddas in Business program was series of culturally appropriate business activities that introduce entrepreneurship, business, and leadership skills for women who would like to go into business and are unsure where to start. The activities are led by Indigenous Businesswomen who provide insights, strategies, tools, and resources for starting and growing a business.

First Nations Leadership Forum

Aventedge & Pipeline Talent

We spoke at the First Nations Leadership Forum in Cairns 20-22 August 2024 on the topic of Indigenous people in politics.

This event celebrates First Nations Leadership across sectors, communities and generations and topics ranged from Indigenous people in Political Leadership to Community Leadership.

Pathways to Politics for Women

Women's Business subsidary Poltics in Colour Global has delivered workshops and direct marketing strategies for Pathways to Politics for Women since 2021.

Pathways to Politics for Women is increasing the number of women in Australian politics by equipping diverse women to boldly embrace their political ambitions, thrive as leaders and make a profound contribution to society.

Application open in February and March annually for programs in all states and territories.

International Women's Day Breakfast 2024

Political Candidate Training for First Nations Women

UN Women Australia

Former Fiji Minister for Women, Mereseini Rakuita and I spoke at the UN Women Australia International Women's Day Breakfast on the topic of Count her In: Financial Inclusion for women. This event was held in Canberra and telecast across five capital cities.

Political Candidate Training for First Nations Women

Women for Election

We co-designed and delivered the first Political Candidate Training workshops for First Nations Women and Women of Colour in the Women in Public Office Program, funded by the Office for Women. The workshops were held in Cairns and Horn Island, Torres Strait in November 2023.

First Nations Women's Leadership Symposium

Political Candidate Training for First Nations Women

Women & Leadership Australia

Our First Nations Women’s Leadership Symposium on 3 August 2023 included keynote speakers included Assoc Prof Sue-Anne Hunter, Michelle Deshong, Carol Vale, Rachelle Towart OAM, Courtney Ugle, Sasha Sarago, Nornie Bero, Elverina Johnson, Carly Jia and Cr Ashleigh Vandenberg with a video message from the Hon. Linda Burney MP.

Women Leading Locally, Victoria

Our Community

Through our subsidiary Politics in Colour, we organised the Women Leading Locally Candid Conversation with Women of Colour Councillors in Victoria. Guest speakers included Cr Anab Mohamud, Cr Sahana Ramesh and Deputy Mayor Nicky Luo.

Women Leading Locally, Victoria

Our Community

Through our subsidiary Politics in Colour, we attended the launch of the 2nd Cohort of the Women Leading Locally program in Melbourne. 120 women were selected across two cohorts to prepare for local government elections in 2024.

Wiyi Yani U Thangani Summit

Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women's Voices)

We attended the Wiyi Yani U Thangani Summit 9-11 May 2023. On the second day, we participated in the panel discussion on Building Alliances: What relationships are needed to reach the future we want?

Strong Women in Business

Wiyi Yani U Thangani Summit

Strong Spirit Aboriginal Services

Strong Spirit Aboriginal Services in partnership with Indigenous Business Australia, will be hosting five face-to-face Indigenous women in business networking events. These events are for women with businesses located across the Hastings Region on Birpai Country. Women's Business will proudly co-facilitate their first event.

'Get Elected' Workshops for Women of Colour

Political Candidate Training

In 2023, we ran another Political Candidate Training Workshops for Women of Colour. Sponsored by Pathways to Politics for Women, our workshops teach women 'how to get elected'.

Generation Women Sydney

'Get Elected' Workshops for Women of Colour

Six women. Six generations.

We spoke at this Generation Women event in 2021. Generation Women celebrates and amplifies women’s voices and creativity. Each month, six women of note read an original piece on a theme. Of those women, one is in her 20s, her 30s, her 40s, her 50s, her 60s, and her 70s+.

Candid Conversations with WoC Councillors

'Get Elected' Workshops for Women of Colour

Women of Colour Executive Leadership Program

NSW Councillors

We spoke to three Women of Colour Councillors about the circumstances that led them into Local Government politics. It was a lively discussion with Clr Nadia Saleh, Clr Charishma Kaliyanda and Clr Sera Yilmaz. Co-Facilitated by Mariam Mourad, CEO of Bankstown Women's Health Centre.

Women of Colour Executive Leadership Program

Women of Colour Australia

In 2022, we co-designed and developed the Victorian Government's first-of-its-kind leadership program for Women of Colour who hold or aspire to hold senior executive leadership roles.

Candid Conversations with Kimberley Birds

Aboriginal Women Making History

In February 2021, we partnered with Natasha Short, CEO of Kimberley Birds to hear from three Aboriginal women candidates running in the WA Election - Divina D'Anna, Milli Hills and Naomi Pigram.

March 4 Justice Sydney March

March 4 Justice

Women's Business supported the March 4 Justice organisers to ensure that Indigenous women were represented at some of their marches. Dunghutti woman Marie Barbaric said "I knew the system did not work for women in general and especially Indigenous colour.'

Candid Conversations with WoC MPs

The Australian Women's Leadership Symposium

Women of Colour MPs & Senators

We launched Politics in Colour in 2020 with these amazing women politicians. Watch the video of our interview with the then Shadow Minister Linda Burney, Senator Mehreen Faruqi, Kaushaliya Vaghela MP and Jenny Leong MP.

The Australian Women's Leadership Symposium

Sydney Symposium

In August 2021, we spoke at the Women & Leadership Australia Sydney Symposium. The event featured inspiring women Jan Fran and Cathy Freeman. See our home page for scholarships available for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander women.

Indigenous Women's Leadership Symposium

The Australian Women's Leadership Symposium

Indigenous Women's Leadership Symposium

Women & Leadership Australia

In 2019, we partnered with Women and Leadership Australia to launch their inaugural Indigenous Women's Leadership Symposium. Keynote speakers included June Oscar AO and Nova Peris OAM.

Women of Colour & Allies Launch

Workplace Domestic Violence Policy

Indigenous Women's Leadership Symposium

Launch Webinar

Women of Colour Australia is a newly established not-for-profit organisation run by women of colour for women of colour. Get to know, learn from and celebrate some of Australia’s most prominent and most inspiring Women of Colour from a wide array of backgrounds and lived experiences.

Workplace Domestic Violence Policy

Sydney Morning Herald

A secure job and a sympathetic boss can be a victim's starting point in escaping domestic violence writes Ben Schneiders (SMH 2012). Katja's personal journey of escaping domestic violence.