Changing the face of politics

Changing the face of politics
The University of Canberra Pathways to Politics Program for Women is a proudly non-partisan initiative that aims to change the face of politics by equipping women with the skills, knowledge, confidence, and networks they need to run for elected office and thrive as political leaders.
An initiative of the Trawalla Foundation, Women’s Leadership Institute Australia, and the University of Melbourne, our program is a part of a national Pathways to Politics partnership that seeks to address the underrepresentation of women in Australian politics.
The program comprises six host universities including the University of Canberra. It is offered free to selected participants.
Pathways to Politics brings together significant expertise and experience from across Australia’s political spectrum. We will provide you with networking opportunities and practical training that emphasises ethics in leadership.
The Pathways to Politics is open to female-identifying and non-binary people. University of Canberra is open to residents of the ACT and NSW.

About the program
Learn how and why the Pathway to Politics program was started and what it aims to achieve for Australian politics.

Program outline
Learn about our program format including the study mode, curriculum, dates, and class size.

Application process
Learn about our eligibility requirements, costs, and application stages.
Applications for the current round are now closed but we are still taking expressions of interest (EOI) for the next round.!
For further information about Pathways to Politics programs at University of Melbourne, QUT, UNSW, Charles Darwin University, University of Canberra and University of Adelaide, visit pathwaystopolitics.org.au

Become a champion of our program by making a donation or by attending one of our events.



If you have any other queries relating to the Pathways to Politics Program for Women, please contact us.