WLIA

Founded by
Carol Schwartz AO,

Women’s Leadership Institute Australia is focused on growing the critical mass of diverse women leaders – because we’re firm believers that shared power and decision-making between men and women leads to better outcomes for all Australians.

Levers for change

We see politics, media, policymaking and capital as pivotal engines for propelling gender equality forward. So, we focus on high-impact investments, strategic partnerships and groundbreaking research in these four influential spheres.

Politics

Politics shapes our nation’s future. We support women into public office at all levels – we’re part of changing the face of politics.

Policy & Advocacy

We invest in excellent, pragmatic ideas and research for tackling ongoing systemic gender imbalance.

Capital

Capital isn’t just about financial resources; it’s about the power to create opportunities and shape industries. When women equally allocate capital, we will unlock the full potential and innovation of Australian ventures.

Media

Through research series, building the capacity of media organisations and our database of Australian women leaders, WLIA is elevating women’s voices and impact across the media landscape.