Women are natural leaders, balancing careers, families, and communities.
Imagine channeling those skills to create impactful change in the political arena.
Our training program is designed to empower you to run for office, or support another woman; harnessing your unique experiences and strengths. Your abilities are exactly what your communities need. Join us and transform your passion for service into powerful political leadership.
In February 2025 we launched our I RUN campaign at the NSW Parliament. Check out what some Parliamentarians ran before they ran for office!
Now, we want to hear from you!
Download and print the I RUN sign board that applies to you and share it on social media – don’t forget to tag Women for Election and tag #IRunOZ and #TakeYourSeat.
Our vision is strong, diverse and gender-balanced governments,
that are truly reflective of the people they serve.
Ready to act on your curiosity?
Our flagship POWER UP: EQUIP Workshops are FREE and run across all states and territories, including online.
All you need to bring is your curiosity.
Explore what is involved to run as a candidate or to support another woman to run in your community.
We have also just launched a NEW,
first-of-its-kind digital platform called
Campaign in Your Pocket!
This free digital resource has been specifically designed to support women who want to serve their communities.
Campaign in Your Pocket provides you with everything you need to run for public office, including:
- Step-by-step lessons for self-paced learning
- LIVE sessions with experts
- Community support and forums
- Inspiring stories and resources
This is a 100% FREE, politically neutral resource and is available 24/7.
We’re embracing a future of CALIBRE, also known as: Community Aligned Leadership in Brave Representation of Everyone!
Calculate your CALIBRE so that you can see yourself as a future political leader, and Women for Election can help you with the rest
Take the quiz today!
Women for Election has developed the new EQUIP: POWER EDITION suite of training and support resources with support from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet‘s Office for Women.
