Young multicultural women possess untapped potential, diverse lived experience and a unique perspective that is ready to transform Australian leadership.
Australian boards do not reflect or represent the communities they serve.
One in two Australians are born overseas or have a parent born overseas, yet 91% of board seats are held by people from an Anglo-Celtic background.
Seat at the Table bridges the gap between young multicultural women and Boards who need to strengthen diversity. The program addresses the significant underrepresentation of young women from refugee and migrant backgrounds in leadership roles.
Seat at the Table Seat aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
During the Pilot phase of Seat at the Table (2022-2023) Seat at the Table placed 106 multicultural women onto 82 boards.
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Throughout the two-year pilot we uncovered insights that will strengthen the expansion of Seat at the Table:
Boards | Participants |
– ACCESS to diverse communities – DEMAND exists for programs – SOLUTION to lack of diversity – TRAINING supports safe spaces – APPETITE for repeat placements | – STRUCTURE is essential to success – MENTORS provide added layer – COMMUNITY has immense value – LIVED EXPERIENCE creates trust – EXPERTISE facilitates safe spaces |
The Future
After receiving pilot funding from the Victorian State and Commonwealth Governments Seat at the Table now needs support to build a stronger presence across not-for-profit, public and private sector boards.
We are seeking support to continue Seat at the Table.
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Support Seat at the Table
Contact us to support Seat at the Table and be part of our vision to improve diversity in governance.
Complete this form or email sat@cmy.net.au
Seat at the Table Partner Expression Form
If your business or organisation is interested in becoming a funding partner for the Seat at the Table program, please fill in the expression of interest form below and a member of our team will be in touch. Alternatively, you can email the team at sat@cmy.net.au.