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On Tuesday, 3 March 2026, Western Sydney Innovation Connect: Women x Industry brought women founders together with industry leaders for a full day of pitching, panels and honest conversation at the Joan, Penrith.

Western Sydney is rapidly emerging as a powerhouse of innovation, technology and sustainability, and at the forefront of this change are the women founders who are shaping the future of our region. The Western Sydney Innovation Connect: Women x Industry Summit puts these women at the centre of the conversation, showcasing world-class ideas, elevating emerging talent, and creating a powerful space to learn, connect and grow.

Dai Le MP has long embodied what it means to be a Western Sydney Woman — leading with courage, resilience, and a deep commitment to her community.

The Future of Women in Western Sydney Summit, held on 4 September 2025 at Hudson Hotel & Events Centre, brought together leaders, community, students, businesses and changemakers to explore how we can shape a brighter future for the women and girls of Western Sydney.

Western Sydney is on the cusp of a once-in-a-generation economic upswing. With a brand-new international airport and the 24-hour Aerotropolis coming online, opportunity is landing on our doorstep faster than ever before. Yet after a decade of championing the region’s women and girls, Western Sydney Women (WSW) knows one truth better than anyone: growth that leaves women out isn’t growth at all.

Western Sydney Women is proud to support the Habitat Women program which empowers women with a positive learning experience building their confidence and skills in a way that leads to employment in maintenance and repairs in the building and construction industry. 

WSW held a Future is Bright STEM and Trades Bootcamp, partnering with Endeavour Energy (NSW) to empower high school girls to expand their career options

During June we held Careers Connect Job Readiness Training and Jobs Information Sessions in Parramatta and Penrith, connecting with almost 100 women looking to re-enter the workforce or change their careers.

WSW held a Future is Bright STEM and Trades Bootcamp, partnering with Endeavour Energy (NSW) to empower high school girls to expand their career options

In March we launched our Future Not Followers program which aims to equip high school girls with financial literacy skills. This impactful initiative is set to reach five schools across regional NSW, from Bathurst to Bowral.

On March 8th 2024, International Women’s Day, we gathered 300 attendees at Oatlands Estate for the Future of Women in Western Sydney Summit, featuring 29 change makers and leaders of Western Sydney.

For our first roundtable for 2024, hosted at Organica in the Inner West, Allegra Spender MP, federal member for Wentworth, discussed the significance of authenticity for women in leadership roles, emphasising the importance of the gender lens and the pivotal role diversity plays in politics. 

We are excited to announce that we are holding the Future of Women in Western Sydney Summit on International Women’s Day, 8th March 2024 at Oatlands House.

Learn more and purchase tickets today: westernsydneysummit.com.au

Spanning across our three Future is Bright STEM & Trades Bootcamps in 2023, we partnered with Endeavour Energy to expand career choices for over 110 girls from 25 high schools across Western Sydney.

This July we had the pleasure of holding our second Women’s Job Summit in Hawkesbury, funded by the Workforce Australia Local Jobs Program and in partnership with AMES Australia.

Local businesswomen connecting and learning from each other is the concept at the heart of our ‘Local. Link. Learn.’ lunches. In partnership with Hawkesbury City Council, we brought together a fantastic group of passionate businesswomen to share, learn and network.

This week we ran two Careers Connect Bootcamps in the Hawkesbury region.

With funding from Workforce Australia Local Jobs and in partnership with AMES Australia, these bootcamps have launched a platform for women seeking to advance their professional journeys.

After the success of the Women's Job Summit last year we are back again, this time in Hawkesbury!

Western Sydney Women are partnering with Hawkesbury Council for our Western Sydney Business Women 'Local. Link. Learn' networking lunch for women small business owners within the Hawkesbury area.

Our 2023 Careers Connect Program was a success, with a range of women from Western Sydney joining us for the program. These women had taken a career break to look after their families, and now they were seeking to return to work. Our mission was to take them on a journey of self-development and job readiness to help them find their dream job.

For International Women's Day, Western Sydney Women held the inaugural Future of Western Sydney Summit at CommBank Stadium to highlight the voices of women in the area. The event included keynote speakers, panellists, and attendees committed to creating meaningful change for women in Western Sydney.