Women in Defence Industry Emerging Leaders Program

The Women in Defence Industry Emerging Leaders Program supports early career women and emerging female leaders in the defence industry to build a strong foundation for enduring leadership by developing their leadership motivations, mindset and skills, so they can effectively engage, influence and lead others.

Program Learning Principles
Over 4 workshops, the 2-month program explores the following themes through theory, practical strategies and tools, social and experiential learning, and coaching:
• Leadership Mindset: individual leadership motivations, foundations of a strong leadership mindset, building Confidence
• Leadership Communication
• Impactful Influence
• Maximising Performance: maximising individual performance, resilience, mentoring and networking
• Emotional Intelligence assessment and coaching

The Emerging Leaders Program is Strengthened Through:
One-on-one coaching - 1 tailored session to support individual development and learning opportunities.
Experiential Learning activities - Weekly tasks to apply and cement learning.
Peer connection, coaching & mentoring - Experience the program with like-minded women. Receive support to develop confidence and accelerate practical application of learning through peer mentoring and accountability.
Networking event - An in-person experiential leadership networking event with industry professionals to allow participants to refine their networking skills.

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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.

The Cowork Coplay program is a strengths-based, face-to-face program focused on career development, wellbeing and community connection with a creche for young children. Free for spouses/family members of current & former ADF members & Reservists.

The Cowork Coplay program is a strengths-based, face-to-face program focused on career development, wellbeing and community connection with a creche for young children. Free for spouses/family members of current & former ADF members & Reservists.

The 13th ADM Northern Australia Defence Summit is set to return as part of NT Defence Week 2026, taking place on 28 April 2026.

May

The Cowork Coplay program is a strengths-based, face-to-face program focused on career development, wellbeing and community connection with a creche for young children. Free for spouses/family members of current & former ADF members & Reservists.

June

ADM Women in Defence and National Security Breakfast – Family Transitions. Proudly hosted by I’ve Got Your 6 Foundation.

The Townsville Defence Forum will be a localised policy-driven forum.

July

The fourth annual Australian Defence Magazine South Australia Defence Summit will taking place Tuesday 7th July, Adelaide Convention Centre.