Women's Environmental Leadership Australia (WELA) Collection

The Advocates: Women within the Australian Environmental Movement

This book features nine never-before-told stories of remarkable women and their courageous pursuits of climate justice in Australia.

Women’s Stories of Environmental Activism: Susan

Interviews with women taking action at Camp Binbee against the Carmicheal coal mine development in Queensland, Australia in 2017.

Women’s Stories of Environmental Activism: Olivia

Interviews with women taking action at Camp Binbee against the Carmicheal coal mine development in Queensland, Australia in 2017.

Women’s Stories of Environmental Activism: Nora

Interviews with women taking action at Camp Binbee against the Carmicheal coal mine development in Queensland, Australia in 2017.

Women’s Stories of Environmental Activism: Lisa

Interviews with women taking action at Camp Binbee against the Carmicheal coal mine development in Queensland, Australia in 2017.

Women’s Stories of Environmental Activism: Jenny

Interviews with women taking action at Camp Binbee against the Carmicheal coal mine development in Queensland, Australia in 2017.

Photo of a woman at a rally taken from behind. She is wearing a grey hoodie sweatshirt and holding a sign that reads 'Girls just want to have FUNdamental rights'

Tips for Campaigning Women

Tips for setting up strong groups and effective campaigns, provided by Holly Hammond to the WELA program.

A group of friends stand with arms around each other looking out across a valley.

Tips for US election feels

Many people have strong feelings about the US election. Here’s some suggestions around ways to support yourself and others.

icon of Malala Yousafzai with her quote - There's a moment where you have to decide whether to be silent or stand up.

Inspiring quotes from women leaders and activists

Over 40 quotes by inspiring women leaders and activists from Australia and around the world about leadership, diversity and the environment.

Books about Women & Leadership

Five books recommended by participants and convenors of Women’s Environmental Leadership Australia. This list includes comprehensive discussions about women’s leadership, practical guides, and two memoirs from inspiring women leaders.

a collage of covers of films about women and social change

Films about Women & Social Justice and Change

An inspiring list of feature films and documentaries about women and social change including Women of Steel, Suffragette, Mission Blue, She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry and more.

A room full of women at a forum raising their hands, photographed from the back of the room.

Facilitating for Gender Balance

Men frequently participate more than women in meetings, forums and other events. This article outlines practical steps facilitators and participants can take to ensure women are heard.

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Consciousness Raising

Consciousness raising was a key element of the second wave women’s movement enabling women to recognise that the personal is political. This article gives an overview of group consciousness raising processes relevant for any group based on a shared identity or experience of oppression.

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