Raise Our Voice Training Program
Young women and gender-diverse people are at the forefront of change. With a seat at the table, you can design your future through public policy and politics.
Raise Our Voice Australia is committed to helping you get there.
What’s included
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What is leadership? Hear from existing female leaders in public policy and redefine what leadership means to you.
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Go beyond your high school education on Australian politics. We cover political principles, domestic and foreign politics.
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Working in public office can be emotionally taxing. We look at ways to care for yourself through this journey.
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Discover the career pathway you can follow in public office with expert mentors and workshops to help you land your dream job.
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Join a community of like-minded changemakers who will not only support you through the program, but also beyond.
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Learn practical ways to make a difference outside of-your career, from letter writing to your MPs to advocacy.
Why Join?
Cover the basics
Our introductory online training is an active learning experience curated to develop knowledge of leadership, domestic policy, foreign policy, and politics, while focusing on the need for diversity in decision making.
Mentorship
You will have access to three group mentoring sessions with a leader working in policy or politics. These sessions will provide further learning on how to make change through government or politics, expand your networks, and provide further insight on the realities of working in politics and policy.
Networking
Join an online cohort of like-minded leaders from around the country. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet impressive speakers, participate in workshops, and experience what it's like to be a public leader.
2021 Participant
“The ROVA team, guest speakers and other members of the cohort have provided me an invaluable sense of confidence through sharing their knowledge, experiences, networks, opportunities, resources and time.”
2021 Participant
“"ROVA has increased my confidence and knowledge in a way that I was not expecting!”
2021 Participant
“A career in public policy is possible and I have the ability to take up that space.”
FAQs
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The program starts on the 31 of May 2023.
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Applications close on 5 May so get yours in quick! Fill out the application form below.
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The program includes eight weeks of content, with a break after week three and week six in which you will meet with your mentor - so a total of ten weeks. We encourage you to meet with your mentor the week after the training finishes, too (an optional week 11).
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Sessions run online for 2.5 hours on a Wednesday evening. There is a break after week 3, in which you will meet with your mentor for an hour, a break after week 6 in which you will meet with your mentor for an hour, and we encourage you to meet with your mentor the week after the training finishes, too.
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The training is open to women and gender diverse people aged 17 to 32. Individuals from politically marginalised backgrounds (such as people who are First Nations, migrant or refugee, LGBTQIA+, who are disabled, who are from low socioeconomic backgrounds, or who are from rural and remote areas) are strongly encouraged to apply.
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The program costs $247 for eight weeks of content and the three mentoring sessions.
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That’s okay, we’d love you to apply anyway! There are a number of scholarships available, you can apply when you fill out the application form.
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Absolutely! We understand that life happens, but participants must attend 6 of the 8 sessions.
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Never fear, there are more opportunities to come, including one off events, and our Youth Voice in Parliament campaign. Connect with us on social to hear about the latest opportunities.
Apply now
Applications are currently closed in 2024 but fill out your details here and we’ll be in touch when this round opens up.
In the meantime, explore other ways to get involved with Raise Our Voice Australia via our socials.
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