Partners of WiDA
WiDA's events, programs and advocacy are made possible thanks to our partners and sponsors.
If you would like to join us in being a catalyst for change, use the form below to express interest in becoming a partner.
Gold Partners
Curtin’s National Resilience and Security (NRAS) Program Office, is a landmark initiative marking Curtin’s pivotal role in advancing new technologies, sovereign capability, workforce development and talent pipelines contributing to Indo-Pacific regional security and prosperity.
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FY 24/25 Commitment:
Introduction of programs targeting school aged girls to enter the defence workforce.​​​
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​https://research.curtin.edu.au/research-areas/national-resilience-and-security/
Gold Partners
WorkSec is a small business ​providing sponsorship and governance of personnel security clearances, security advisory services and guidance on the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP).
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FY 24/25 Commitment:
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An 18-month commitment to support advocacy initiatives focused on systemic change and building a diverse thought leadership community in defence and government.​​
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Gold Partners
ASC is reinforcing its commitment and acknowledgement that diversity and inclusion in the workplace leads to a productive, innovative, high-performing and engaged workforce.
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ASC is developing a renewed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy for its workforce.
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Silver Partners
BAE Systems Australia provide Australia's Navy, Army and Air Force with a competitive edge across domains including air, maritime, land, strategic surveillance, guided weapons and autonomy domains.
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BAE Systems Australia is championing initiatives such as equitable parental leave—ensuring all parents, including men, can access meaningful time with their families. Their leadership aligns with a growing national movement of organisations dedicated to creating a defence workforce that is fair, representative and future-focused.
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Bronze Partners
South Metropolitan TAFE brings more than two decades of working in the defence shipbuilding and sustainment industry, SM TAFE has a proven track record of producing job-ready workers.
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The Women in Defence Industry Scholarship offers six months of free training in either Technical Engineering and Electronics or Cyber Security and Electronics, to set you up for an exciting and rewarding long-term career.​
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Bronze Partners
Just Focus is a provider of facilities management services in the defence sector.
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As a Bronze Partner, Just Focus has committed to increased female workforce representation, particularly across operational and leadership roles.
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