Women in Export

Austrade provides services for women doing business internationally. This includes market information, resources and advice to build a sustainable international business.

Learn more from the Australian women who have built successful international businesses.

Awards and Scholarships

• Women in Export Scholarship
  In partnership with Chief Executive Women, Austrade recognises the skills of Australian business women and their contribution to the Australian export community with the Women in Export Scholarship.
  
  The recipient receives a scholarship to attend Harvard Business School’s ‘Disruptive Innovation – Strategies for a Successful Enterprise’. The scholarship is awarded to a senior business woman in an internationally focused role.
  
  

Networking for women in business

Business and networking organisations provide opportunities to meet other women in business and access resources.

The following organisations have developed initiatives to support women in business:

• Chief Executive Women – works to remove the barriers and ensure equal opportunity for women at senior levels of business.
• Ernst & Young: Women in Leadership – a supportive forum to network, build professional relationships, and share success stories.
• NSW Women’s Online Network – a digital platform for female entrepreneurs to network and share resources.
• Westpac’s Ruby Connection – provides networking opportunities for women in business through events, education and inspiring stories.
• International Women’s Federation of Commerce and Industry – members are interested in the development of commercial links with members, both in and outside Australia.
• Heads over Heels – supports high-potential women-owned businesses.
• WeConnect International – connects women-owned businesses to qualified buyers around the world.
• Springboard Australia – personal and professional development program for women.
• Commonwealth Bank: Women in Focus – online forum connecting women in Australia and around the world.
• Business women – personal, professional and business development for Australian business women.
• Women in business – online community of women who own independent businesses
• Business chicks – provides tools, connections and workshops for women in business.

WOMEN IN EXPORT RECIPIENT 2018

Dalene Wray, Managing Director of OBE Organic, is a champion for diversity and ethical business, and is driving change in an agricultural industry. OBE Organic specialise in organic beef, and together with her team Ms Wray has pioneered sustainability and disease management programs, aimed at boosting farmer productivity, improving animal health and welfare.

Useful Resources

• International Business Survey
  In-depth longitudinal research into the behaviours and patterns of Australian exporters.
• Office for women
  Works across government to deliver policies and programs to advance gender equality.