Women in Media Australia Announces 2027 Partners
The organisation secures ten key industry partners to bolster leadership and career development programmes for Australian women.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Women’s Issues
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Women in Media Australia has revealed its roster of ten corporate and media partners for 2027 to support its growing network of over 6,500 professionals. The initiative focuses on enhancing leadership development through networking, research, and technical training.
Why it matters
These partnerships aim to address and reverse the decline of women in senior media and executive roles across Australia. The effort seeks to improve gender representation within top-tier leadership positions following recent statistical dips.
Women in Media Australia currently supports a network exceeding 6,500 professionals. In 2026, women secured one in seven new CEO appointments for ASX 300 companies, a decrease from the one in four appointments recorded in 2025.
The players
Women in Media Australia
An organisation dedicated to advancing the careers of women in the media industry through advocacy, networking, and leadership development.
Minderoo Foundation
A philanthropic organisation that supports a variety of social and environmental initiatives across Australia and internationally.
Free TV Australia
An industry body representing Australia's commercial free-to-air television broadcasters.
The details
The partnership group includes major entities such as the Minderoo Foundation, Paramount/Network 10, Free TV Australia, Netflix, and the Commonwealth Bank. Funding from these organisations supports national events and training programmes, including specialised education in artificial intelligence.
Timeline
2025: Women secured one in four new ASX 300 appointments.
2026: Women's representation in ASX 200 executive roles declined.
2027: The period for the newly announced partnership programme.
Culture Shift
This effort reflects a broader societal push against declining corporate diversity figures, aligning with gender balance targets found in the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations. The initiative represents a direct response to the stagnation of women in executive leadership roles.
Professionals within the network can expect expanded access to leadership development programmes and artificial intelligence training throughout 2027. These initiatives offer tangible support for those looking to advance into senior media roles across the country.
The takeaway
Organisations focused on gender equity are increasingly prioritising technical skills like artificial intelligence to ensure women remain competitive in leadership pipelines. Professionals should look for upcoming training opportunities to bolster their expertise in emerging industry technologies.
Further reading
Learn more about local advocacy and professional development initiatives on the Women’s Issues page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Mumbrella.
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