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Women of Colour Executive Leadership Program

This program is designed for Women of Colour including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, who currently hold or aspire to hold senior leadership roles in their workplaces.

Delivered in partnership with Women of Colour Australia, this program responds to the structural and cultural biases that limit the ways Women of Colour can progress in their careers.

This culturally safe leadership program was designed by Women of Colour for Women of Colour to support them on their leadership journeys. The program examines racial and gendered influences, explores complex challenges, and focuses on clear and practical strategies to support Women of Colour in advancing to executive leadership roles.

It runs from August to November 2024 and is available to 16 participants.

Applications for the 2024 Women of Colour Executive Leadership Program have closed.

Eligibility

Participants must:

  • be a Woman of Colour including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women
  • be employed as a Manager / Senior Manager in an organisation with a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Plan or an organisation with a demonstrated and genuine commitment to advancing DEI initiatives
  • live in Victoria.

For a full list of eligibility criteria go to Women of Colour Australia website.

Program structure

Women of Colour subject-matter experts and leaders will deliver the program.

The program has five modules that explore:

  • the power of allyship and support networks
  • embracing change
  • cultural and gendered influences
  • promoting inclusivity
  • adaptive leadership.

It also provides:

  • small group coaching
  • support to complete an individual strategic challenge project.

Participant requirements

Participants must attend:

  • five in-person modules in Melbourne (two days each module)
  • 1:1 online coaching.

Individual work between modules is also expected.

For more information

For more information about the Program, visit the Women of Colour Australia website.

The Women of Colour Executive Leadership Program is a joint-partnership program by:

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