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International Women’s Day is held on 8 March 2025. This year’s theme is “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.”

The United Nations states this year’s theme “calls for action that can unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all and a feminist future where no one is left behind”.

To celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, we’ve gathered a list of resources and support available for women in business.

Local online groups

There are many local online groups for women in business. These groups can provide a supportive community for business owners and professionals to network, problem solve and share knowledge.

These groups can be found through social media or meet up websites. They are a great way to connect with other women in your area and build a business orientated support system.

Strong women. Strong business.

Strong Women Strong Business provides women in business with the opportunity to connect with Indigenous business women.

When you register to Strong Women Strong Business, they will provide you information and support to meet your specific stage of business and business needs.

You can also register as either a mentee or a mentor.

The benefits of joining include:

  • get support and advice from women who have been there before
  • grow your network and community of support
  • be inspired by other Indigenous business women.

Migrant Women in Business

Migrant Women in Business is a national network that is dedicated to empowering migrant and refugee women in business. The network creates opportunities for knowledge sharing, connection and support.

Women in rural, regional and remote enterprises (WiRE) program

The WiRE program supports women in rural, regional and remote enterprises who:

  • want to but don’t know how to start a business or community venture
  • want to grow their business or community venture
  • work in an organisation and want to progress that organisation and their career through entrepreneurial projects.

The WiRE program provides a place for women to network, collaborate and support each other. It provides access to workshops, mentoring and business resources.

State and local government

Your local government or council may run networking groups, programs and events. To find out about local programs that support business women, visit your local council's website.

Most state governments also have information specific to supporting women in business. Explore your state governments website to see what opportunities exist near you.

Take action and make your business a place of equal opportunity

Your business can benefit from employing a diverse workforce. Employing people with different views, experience and knowledge helps promote:

  • productivity
  • creative thinking and innovation
  • better decision-making
  • positive staff wellbeing.

There are many steps you can take to ensure your business is a place of equal opportunity. A few examples include:

  • develop equality policies and training
  • hold events that celebrate workplace diversity
  • encourage employees to share their experiences.
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