Helping women find jobs and build careers.

For the job you want, the talent your team needs or the career you haven’t even imagined yet - FW is your launchpad to what’s next.

FW is making work fairer for everyone.

We are closing the gap between women’s potential and their equal participation in paid work.

We support women to enter, advance and excel in the paid workforce
We collaborate with employers to build pathways to fair and meaningful work
We build workplace cultures where women are welcomed and supported to succeed
We advocate for gender equality at work, in the media and the community.

It’s time to turn your ambition into action.

Whether you’re chasing new skills, a promotion, a wider network or a whole new career, we’ve got your back.

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Become an FW Member

Supporting women to return to work and thrive.

A flexible, fully virtual program, Jobs Academy helps women who have lost connection with paid work. Supported by governments and free for participants, Jobs Academy helps you clarify your goals, build confidence, and secure meaningful work or training opportunities. Since 2021, Jobs Academy has helped thousands of women to become job ready and secure their financial futures. Evidence-based and designed with women’s real lives in mind, Jobs Academy is a powerful tool for economic equality and national productivity.

Secured a job and/or commenced study

Started the job search

Reported increased confidence

About Jobs Academy

Our employer partners

FW employer partners support the success of Jobs Academy through volunteer mentoring, returnship programs, informal industry presentations and job opportunities.

Become an employer partner

Workplaces weren’t designed with women in mind. FW exists to change that.

Founded in 2018 by journalist and editor Helen McCabe, FW had a mission to help women connect, learn and lead. In 2021, alongside gender equity leader Jamila Rizvi, FW launched Jobs Academy, an online pre-employment program for women looking for work.

Eight years on, the proof is in the numbers. FW has delivered professional development for 7000 people, helped 5000 women become job ready, trained men from 100 different organisations to become inclusive leaders and partnered with 200 employers to support women returning to work.

Founded and led by women, for women, FW is B-corp certified, the gold standard for businesses striving for social impact. We are proudly making gender equality a reality in Australian workplaces.

Our story

Nurture talent and culture. Build employment pathways. Amplify your brand.

FW proudly partners with hundreds of Australian employers to nurture talent, improve culture and build recruitment pathways for women returning to work.

We support employers through:

Flexible professional development for women at every career age and stage
Inclusive leadership training for managers, executives and boards
Professional advisory services to close pay gaps and build fairer workplaces
Connections with women who are actively looking to return to work or retrain
Opportunities for your team to pay it forward as volunteer mentors
Amplification and brand building through bespoke content and major events.

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