Mentoring

The Athena Network http://www.theathenanetwork.com.au/ The Athena Network offers businesswomen a local community in which they can create connections and build a network, access business and personal development and enjoy the benefits of shared knowledge and experience, with the ultimate aim “to have women in business prosper”. At the heart of the membership package is the monthly lunch - a motivating, inspiring and energetic meeting focused on providing an intention and structure that will have your business prosper. The Athena Network built a reputation as the UK’s premier business networking organization for women and is now establishing an international network that offers local communities to connect across the world.

Women in Business Mentor Program
http://www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au/smallbusiness/Government+Programs/Women+in+

The Women in Business Mentor Program is a six-month agenda that helps women business owners (mentorees) grow their business by linking them with experienced business people (mentors). Using a combination of mentoring, practical business workshops and networking events, the Program lends a hand to women to improve their business skills and successfully manage business growth.

Girl$avvy Program
http://www.women.nsw.gov.au/Working/Working_YoungW_girlSavvy.htm

Girl$avvy is a one day workshop for young women, which encourages them to think about the benefits of being financially independent. The workshop set in a conference style environment and consists of presentations and activities aimed to inspire and motivate the participants. The great strength of the workshop is the use of local professional women who act as mentors for the day. Girl$avvy provides a great opportunity for girls to meet women in their area who have succeeded in various professions and who are aware of what opportunities exist in that community.

Centre for Leadership for Women
http://www.leadershipforwomen.com.au

CLW was launched in August 2000 to empower women to believe in their own unique leadership qualities. We believe in empowering women to identify their strengths and believe in their abilities and the value of their experiences to make their vision a reality.

Easy Roommate
http://easyroommate.com.au

Media Mentorship for Women (MMW) Program
http://www.nsw.wift.org/mentor

The Media Mentorship for Women (MMW) program is a new initiative being offered by Women in Film and Television NSW. The need for a program like this is evident from the larger number of expressions of interest and applications we have received for Mentorship Round 1. More importantly statistics on the Screen Australia website show that there remains a great gender imbalance in the Screen Industry workforce; and in some ‘technical’ occupations, the imbalance is increasing. For example, the 2001 figures show that after 1996 the number of female Film and Video Editors decreased 5% to 21%, female Directors of Photography were at a low 4%, and only 28% of Australian Directors are women.

Created: 16-August-2007
Modified: 13-April-2009