Mentoring, Groups and Networking

Many organisations provide mentoring support for employees and this can be particularly beneficial for women working in STEM where they are often in a minority and can benefit from additional encouragement and support.

Networking is also a vital personal and professional development tool. A good network will enable you to meet like-minded women from different industries and get not only practical help but also a chance to share problems, find a sounding board and sometimes alleviate the loneliness of working in a male-dominated business.

This page provides links to mentoring and support networks for women as well as tips and information.

Mentoring and coaching

• Behind Closed Doors Group Mentoring Membership
• Business Consultation Polaris Centre
• Females in IT and Technology National Mentoring Program Females in IT and Technology (FITT)

Networks

Agriculture, Food and Fisheries

• Australian Women in Agriculture (AWIA)
• Women in Agriculture and Business SA (WAB)
• Women in Business and Regional Development (WiBRD)
• Women in Forests and Timber Network

Automotive and Aviation

• Australian Women's Motorsport Network – Girls Torque Motorsport
• Australian Women Pilot's Association
• Women in Aviation/Aerospace Australia

Building and Construction

• National Association of Women in Construction SA (NAWIC SA)
• Women in Engineering

Business

• Asia Pacific Business Council for Women
• Business Chicks
• Business and Professional Women
• Women in Business
• Women in Business and Regional Development

Economics, Finance and Maths

• Women in Banking and Finance
• Women in Economic Network
• Women in Super

Education

• Women in Adult and Vocational Education (WAVE)

Innovation, Technology and ICT

• Girl Geek Academy
• PyLadies Australia
• So.Me (Social Media Women)
• South Australian Women in Games

Media

• Women in Media

Mining and Resources

• Australian Women in Resources Alliance (AWRA)
• Women in Oil and Gas (WIOG)
• Women in Resources SA

Science

• Women in Science Enquiry Network Inc (WiSE Net)

Tips, support services and general information