About Women & Leadership Australia

Research suggests that to reach ones potential as a leader, it is vitally important that we feel connected, supported and empowered in all areas of our lives.

Whilst workplace training is essential to developing skills, the immense power of women and leadership forums resides in bringing women together to explore their potential as well as their challenges in a supportive and empathetic environment.

Women & Leadership Australia is a national initiative committed to supporting the presence of women in business and community leadership roles. WLA is based on the belief that women represent an enormously under-utilised national resource.

Through supporting a greater percentage of talented women to step up into leadership positions, tremendous cultural and economic benefits will follow.

The initiative comprises a range of professional development programs, advisory services, networking opportunities, and ongoing research. Since its inaugural forum in 2003, over 35,000 women have participated, making Women & Leadership Australia the largest female focused leadership initiative in Australian History.

Each year thousands of women continue to benefit from the program ensuring the initiative is widely accepted by business leaders as critical to the ongoing development of Australian leadership.

The 2011/12 WLA program is under the auspices of the Workplace Training Advisory Australia. The scope and quality of WLA’s services are the result of the dedicated work of the WTAA. The WTAA’s involvement in WLA is underpinned by an outstanding network of high-calibre female consultants.

We welcome your feedback and input regarding the continued success of WLA. To begin a dialogue with us, phone 1300 138 037 or send us an email.

WLA's Vision for women

To support female leaders with leading-edge skills, expertise and networks to equip them with the highest level capacity to lead.

WLA's VIsion for organisations

To empower and inform Australian organisations with strategies that support the development of a more gender diverse workspace.

Phone	1300 138 037
Fax	1300 451 031
Email	ask.us@wla.com.au
Head office	Level 9, 607 Bourke Street Melbourne, Victoria
Post	PO Box 4079 Melbourne University, VIC 3052

“It is such a privilege convening Women and Leadership Australia events.”

“Bringing Australian women together to share insights and challenges creates a powerful platform to create change. Informing and empowering women with innovative and accessible content and resources facilitates learning on many levels.”

“I witness women supporting and being supported by other like- minded leaders. I always come away inspired by the groups and individuals I work with, knowing that our programs are transformational.”

Suzi Finkelstein,
Executive Convenor