Emerging Leaders Program

TheĀ Emerging Leaders Program supportsĀ early career women and emerging female leaders in STEM and Security Professions to build a strong foundation for enduring leadership through developing their leadership motivations, mindset and skills, so they can effectively engage, influence and lead others.
Tailored leadership development is critical for women at all levels, and in STEM- and Security-related industries is a key contributor to career satisfaction and retention. It is particularly important for emerging female leaders, as it supports women who are skilled and passionate in their field of expertise to understand their leadership purpose, apply their strengths as a leader and strengthen confidence in their leadership abilities.
It puts emerging leaders on the right path to building their leadership experience, and finding the right role models, mentors and networks to support them in becoming that leader.

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March

The Defence Industry Leadership Program has played a pivotal role in nurturing the growth of more than 370 defence industry leaders since its establishment in 2010.

Beyond Service is a 2½-day residential wellness retreat designed specifically for women veterans who are ready for space to breathe, reconnect, reset, and feel understood.

April

Life After Service is a free, two-day, in-person wellbeing program delivered by I’ve Got Your 6 Foundation (IGY6), designed for veterans and first responders navigating life beyond service.

July

The Convergence – Build the Information Ecosystem, Fuse Capabilities, Develop the Information Profession

Events for the spouses/partners of current- and former-serving ADF members.

ADM Women in Defence and National Security Breakfast proudly hosted by I’ve Got Your 6 Foundation with the theme of Empowering Women.

The Queensland Defence Summit will bring together government, industry, academics and policy experts to examine Australia’s defence capabilities and strategic requirements spanning Far North Queensland and the broader Pacific.

August

The Women in Defence Industry Leadership Accelerator Program is specifically tailored for early-career formal and informal female STEM leaders in the defence industry who are transitioning from technical expert to technical leader. .

The Women in Defence Industry Leadership Accelerator Program is specifically tailored for early-career formal and informal female STEM leaders in the defence industry who are transitioning from technical expert to technical leader. .

Events for the spouses/partners of current- and former-serving ADF members.