Media Release: Women for Election wins $5m grant to equip women to run for public office

Media Release: Women for Election wins $5m grant to equip women to run for public office

MEDIA RELEASE 23 March 2023 Women for Election wins $5m grant to equip women to run for public office Licia Heath, CEO of Women for Election (WFE), said she was overjoyed at the news that the Australian Government had awarded WFE, leading a consortium of heavy-hitting gender-specialist organisations, a grant of $5 million over 5…

Women Leading Locally targets ‘voters looking for women’s names on ballots’ in 2024 local elections

Women Leading Locally targets ‘voters looking for women’s names on ballots’ in 2024 local elections

Article by Katherine Smyrk After the federal election led to a record number of women elevated to positions of power, Licia Heath is hoping to see an impact on a local level. Key points: Wangaratta was identified as one of 30 areas that had low numbers of women in local government A fellowship is being…

Radio: 2BS Live & Local. Licia Heath, WFE CEO with Jac Underwood

Radio: 2BS Live & Local. Licia Heath, WFE CEO with Jac Underwood

Licia Heath, CEO of Women for Election spoke with Jac Underwood on Live & Local, 12 – 4 pm Weekdays, about the launch of powerlikeyouveneverseen.org. Listen to their discussion now: https://wfe.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/LiciaHeath-LIVEANDLOCAL-1.mp4 Watch the POWER LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN video here… Listen to more radio interviews in our media section. Share this radio:

Why running for office was one of the most positive experiences of Licia Heath’s life

Why running for office was one of the most positive experiences of Licia Heath’s life

Originally published on Money Magazine on Friday 17 September 2021   Licia Heath is passionate about encouraging more women to participate in politics. As CEO of WOMEN FOR ELECTION, a non-partisan group committed to increasing the number of women in public office, she works inspire and equip them with the skills to run. Heath has…