Change the face of politics by joining this award-winning program.
Pathways to Politics for Women is transforming Australia’s political landscape by equipping diverse women with the skills, confidence and networks to thrive as leaders and make a meaningful contribution to public life. Could 2026 be your year?
Pathway to Politics for Women is Australia’s most comprehensive and award-winning political training program. Through this accessible, diverse and fully funded program, you’ll:
The NSW program will be delivered by UNSW in 2026. It is hosted by the UNSW Gender Equality Hub, with support from the Gilbert + Tobin Centre, the Division of Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement (SIEE), the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) at the UNSW Business School, the Australian Human Rights Institute (AHRI), and the Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC) at UNSW Arts, Design and Architecture.
The program is open to women across Australia. Participation is fully funded through the generous support of the Trawalla Foundation and university partners. Travel and accommodation bursaries are available for rural and regional participants.
The 2026 NSW program is free for successful applicants, who will be selected on a competitive basis.
Applications close on 30 April 2026 at 11.59pm.
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