Women of WA (WOW) equips a new generation of leaders with the skills, networks and cross-cultural capability to lead across the sectors that bind two nations — energy, defence, technology, agriculture and infrastructure.
Mentorship & Sponsorship Cross-Cultural Immersion Annual Study Tours Alumni Network Bilateral Diplomacy
Leadership Development Mentorship & Sponsorship Cross-Cultural Immersion Annual Study Tours Alumni Network Bilateral Diplomacy
Women of Western Australia is a leadership initiative founded and chaired by prominent Japan specialist and business leader Melanie Brock AM. It is designed to strengthen the WA–Japan relationship by equipping women to lead across key priority sectors.
The program develops the next generation of leaders engaged in the WA–Japan relationship by fostering a connected community of Australian and Japanese professionals — bringing together leadership development, network-building and cross-cultural exchange.
Equipping women with the skills, networks and cross-cultural capability to lead — and to reimagine what the WA–Japan relationship can become.
Key program elements combine to develop leaders and sustain a lasting cross-cultural community.
Tailored development for the unique challenges and opportunities facing women in leadership positions.
Mentorship, peer cohorts and a formal alumni association that keep the community active and connected.
Government, corporate and academic collaboration providing expertise, mentorship and unique access.
Immersive journeys alternating between WA and Japan, deepening cross-cultural understanding.
A powerful professional network that keeps growing long after the cohort ends.
A platform for emerging female leaders to access a powerful professional network and the sponsors who open doors.
Cohorts of participants who learn from each other's experiences and build lasting relationships and support.
A formal alumni association with regular events, online forums and opportunities to collaborate on future projects.
Through the study tours, participants spend time in each other's countries to deepen understanding of cultures and work environments.
Immersive professional development and skills training, built around four training streams.
Strategic partnerships across government, corporates, universities and think tanks open real career pathways.
Engaged leaders at every stage — from established executives to those in career transition.
Women engaged in the sectors most relevant to the WA–Japan relationship — directly aligned with the strategic interests and economic ties between the two.
Women from WA currently working in Japan or elsewhere in the world — building professional collaborations and an enduring circle of support for those navigating global careers.
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