Resources and Opportunities
Discover resources and opportunities available to support women in STEM across their careers and promote gender equity.
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QLD
Women in Agri-tech
The ‘Women in Agri-tech’ project creates and fosters a strong network of female teachers who will become leaders in digital literacy, STEM and entrepreneurship in regional, rural and remote areas. They are guided by female researchers, professionals and entrepreneurs to develop engaging learning resources that inspire girls in the classroom to realise the opportunities available to them.
National
Power of Engineering
Run one-day events for Year 9 and 10 high school students (prior to subject selection) demonstrating that they have the power to change the world through engineering, in collaboration with universities and industry. Read about the impact of the Power of Engineering Program here.
National
Tech Girls Movement
We exist to give girls access to technology and programs to build their skills and confidence.
NSW
Franklin Women
Franklin Women is a community of women working in health and medical research related careers. Our aim is to bring together like-minded women to create opportunities for networking, personal and professional development and career progression, both in and outside of academia.
WA, Perth
Women in Tech WA
WiTWA is a Perth-based, not for profit organisation providing a framework for women in tech [+] to extend their networks and expand their knowledge on a broad range of professional topics. We encourage open conversation and inspire deliberation and debate.
SA, Adelaide
University of Adelaide - Women in STEM Careers Program
Women in STEM Careers Program provides professional development opportunities for young women in STEM degrees. The program provides a range of workshops in leadership, career development and entrepreneurship. The personal development component focuses on confidence, strengths and resilience.
National
Superstars of STEM
Superstars of STEM aims to smash society’s gender assumptions about scientists and increase the public visibility of women in STEM. STA started Superstars of STEM to create a critical mass of celebrity Australian female scientists and technologists - role models for young women and girls – and to work towards equal representation in the media of women and men working in all fields in STEM. Read Superstars of STEM Program Impact here.
Online
WISE Professional Network
To achieve gender equity through growing the profile of women in STEM roles through the promotion of strategies and initiatives to Attract, Retain, Develop, and Promote women within the subsea and other ocean-based industries.
National
Girl Geek Academy
What would the internet look like if there were more women building it? Girl Geek Academy is teaching one million women to learn technology by 2025. Join us!
VIC, Melbourne
Women in Science Parkville Precinct
Women in Science Parkville Precinct (WiSPP) works with five of Australia’s largest medical research institutes to advance research and translation by providing an environment that allows more women in science to lead and excel.