Women's Environmental Leadership Australia

As we welcome 2025, it’s the perfect time to set powerful intentions for the year ahead. What better way to make a lasting impact than by stepping into your leadership and driving real change for our environment and climate? 🌿 Applications for the 2025 WELA National Leadership Program are open! This is your chance to join a 9-month journey of growth, connection, and empowerment alongside an inspiring cohort of women and gender-diverse changemakers. Take the leap, build your confidence, and make 2025 the year you step fully into your power. 💪 Applications close February 2nd. Learn more and apply today at https://lnkd.in/eNKSRAw2

As we wrap up another year, we want to take a moment to thank you for your support throughout 2024. The WELA team will be taking a well-deserved break until 8th January to recharge and enjoy the holiday season. We wish you a joyful time with those you hold dear. We’ll be back in the new year, ready to connect and continue our great work together. In sisterhood and solidarity, The WELA Team ✨

Did you hear the news? Applications for our National Leadership Program are open! 🌏🌱 Chances are, you know a women or gender diverse person who is looking to step up their leadership for our environment and climate action (and maybe one of them is you!). Help spread the word and give a sister in your life a virtual tap on the shoulder by sharing this video with them. 🎥 Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eNKSRAw2 Thank you to The Story Mill for the beautiful video!

Our Great Barrier Reef Leadership Intensive earlier this year, in partnership with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, is a shining example of how women and gender-diverse leaders are creating meaningful change for our environment. 21 incredible participants came together on Wulgurukaba Country (Townsville) for an immersive leadership development program designed to amplify their voices, build collaboration, and strengthen grassroots climate action across Reef catchments. The outcomes speak for themselves: 💙 Increased confidence and influence for women and gender-diverse leaders tackling climate change and marine resilience. 💙 A connected network amplifying diverse voices, including Traditional Owners and culturally diverse leaders. 💙 New actions, projects, and campaigns to accelerate community climate efforts for the Reef. Learn more about this program at https://lnkd.in/gBJmvMqd

We're excited to partner with Women's Environmental Leadership Australia on this 2025 National Leadership Program scholarship. Are you a First Nations women or gender diverse person working to protect nature in Victoria? Do you know someone who fits the bill? The scholarship is open to those working (paid or unpaid) for nature in non-profits, government, business or as volunteers. Participants are selected for their potential and diverse contributions nationwide. Based on more than 10 years of research and practice, WELA’s programs have supported the development of 187 women and gender diverse leaders from across Australia and across all sectors. Applications close 2 February 2025. Learn more and apply – https://lnkd.in/eYNMjkY4

🎉 Congratulations to our 2024 alum! 🎉 Last month, we wrapped up our final National Leadership Program retreat for 2024 in the breathtaking Blue Mountains. This year marked an exciting milestone for WELA as we hosted two full cohorts in this transformative program, doubling the number of women and gender-diverse changemakers stepping into their leadership potential. Congratulations to all 43 alum! We’re inspired by your passion and can’t wait to see the powerful impact you’ll continue to create for our environment and climate. 💚 🌟 Are you ready to make your mark? Applications for our 2025 program are now open at https://lnkd.in/eNKSRAw2

Join our team! WELA is looking for a Company Secretary (Volunteer) to play an integral role in ensuring WELA complies with regulatory requirements and to support our Board to implement good governance practices. About You: 💚 Passionate about the environment and women’s leadership. 💚 Strong attention to detail and excellent project management skills. 💚 Comfortable prioritising tasks, meeting deadlines, and working independently. 💚 Knowledgeable in governance practices and ACNC requirements. Apply before 6th January at https://lnkd.in/ga4WJGi6

🚨 New data: Nuclear energy debate highlights stark gender divide A recent survey by DemosAu has uncovered a sharp 25-point gender gap in attitudes toward nuclear energy in Australia. While 51% of men support the idea, only 26% of women agree, with concerns about safety and risks playing a significant role. Key Findings: ⚡ Only 18% of women would be comfortable living near a nuclear plant (vs. 38% of men). ⚡ Both genders agree renewables are the cheaper energy solution, with 47% of women and 47% of men aligning on this. ⚡ 57% of women and 43% of men oppose nuclear due to the risks of transporting nuclear waste. ⚡ While 51% of men agreed nuclear energy would be good for Australia, that support dropped when asked if they would be happy to live near a nuclear plant. As Australia approaches an election that could hinge on the nuclear debate, it's clear that a diverse range of voices and concerns must be heard. 💬 Natalie Isaacs, founder of 1 Million Women, summed it up best: “Nuclear energy is a distraction to meaningful climate solutions and women don’t have the time or patience to entertain the Coalition’s proposal.” Image description: A graphic with a glowing golden background shows the text: "51% of men support nuclear energy, only 26% of women do" * * * #climateaction #climateleadership #womensleadership #renewables

"We know and the evidence is abundantly clear that when you have more women and diverse people in leadership you get better environmental outcomes" Thank you to Be The Future for coming along to capture our WELA Connect event in Warrane/Sydney as part of the 100 days of climate play challenge! Be The Future is a social enterprise which creates playful interactive climate solutions experiences in collaboration with schools, governments and communities. Check out their 'Day 89' video featuring our CEO, Vic, sharing what WELA is all about!

A big thank you to everyone who joined us at our WELA Connect End of Year Celebrations in Naarm/Melbourne and Warrane/Sydney in the past week! It was wonderful to come together with the WELA community to reflect on 2024 and celebrate the incredible impact we’ve made together. Your energy, leadership, and commitment continues to inspire us. Here’s to more connection, collaboration, and action in 2025! 💚