Launching a Nationwide Initiative to Improve Democracy for All
In 2022, sparked by shared experiences as women in politics and as participants in Next25’s Leadership course for parliamentarians, four women MPs from NSW united across party lines with a shared desire to transform the experience of parliament for women.
In partnership with Next25 and Corporate Evolution, they continue to work collectively to create the conditions for systemic change, with 26% of NSW women parliamentarians now alumni.
We are now excited to invite women from all Parliaments across Australia to register for this galvanising program.
This initiative is one approach for restoring trust between politicians and a public which is losing confidence in democracy. Watch the video below to hear from five women alumnae as they speak about the program and its impacts to date.
The 2022 Steering Committee reflect on the experiences that helped spark this initiative:
Why participate?
This opportunity is open to all women parliamentarians across Australia. Expert facilitators have designed a two-day program to bolster individual leadership capability and harness the power of collective transformation. This lays the foundation for the next step where participants can take purposeful action.
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Can’t attend?
Registrations
We are taking registrations for the upcoming program, to be held 31 January - 1 February 2025. Register today to secure your place.
This specially designed initiative is available to all women parliamentarians for $1,500 (plus GST), and is valued at over $5,500.
For more information, please contact Next25 Program Manager, Stephanie Mason.
You may be eligible to claim the costs of this program through a parliamentary allowance. It is your responsibility to confirm the details of any such parliamentary allowance.
Register your interest to be notified of future program dates.
If this form isn’t working, please click the link below to complete the expression of interest.
Partners and Supporters
Insights From the Inside
Chloë Spackman, CEO at independent think and do tank, Next25, interviews the 2022 co-lead facilitators of Next25’s initiative “Improving Democracy: Transforming Parliament for Women”; Lisa Doig and Renu Burr from Corporate Evolution. Here, they reflect on what makes this program unique from a facilitator’s experience.
If your organisation is interested in supporting this initiative, please contact Chloë Spackman, CEO at chloe@next25.org.au.
Nominate a Politician
Do you know a woman parliamentarian with great potential who would benefit from the opportunity to reflect, foster insight, and experience personal and leadership breakthroughs? Someone who is eager to transform the political system, and make it a better place for women? Let us know, and we will invite them to take part in the course based on your referral.
To nominate a woman parliamentarian, please email us the following information:
1. The full name of your nominated parliamentarian
2. A few lines explaining why you think they would benefit from the training, this must be framed positively, ie, you are nominating someone with potential for great leadership to catalyse transformative change in the political system
3. Your name and current role (optional but preferred)
Lastly, why not let them know yourself, too?
You can forward the Improving Democracy: Transforming Parliament for Women brochure via email or social media directly to your nominated parliamentarian.