Tasmania joins national program designed to reduce barriers for women entering politics
Source: ABC News
In short:
A group of Tasmanian women is taking part in a program designed to open the doors to working to politics.
The program started in Melbourne in 2016. This is the first year Tasmania and Western Australia have offered the program, which now runs in every state and territory.
What's next?
Current Tasmanian participants will graduate next month, and the program's coordinators are hoping to increase participation next year.
Traycee Di Virgilio never imagined she'd be interested in politics.
The 63-year-old has had a rewarding career in the community-based learning and advocacy sector.
But, when she came across a program aimed at breaking down the barriers to women being involved in politics she couldn't resist.
"If I was looking back, it would be the connection with the community and young people that I have [that motivated me]," Ms Di Virgilio said.
This is the first time the Pathways to Politics for Women program has been offered in Tasmania.
It is delivered through the University of Tasmania and participants take part in workshops, mentoring and practical training.
They learn what a career in politics could look like, and how to get there.
Read here the full article published by ABC News on 22 September 2024.
Image credits: ABC News
In short:
A group of Tasmanian women is taking part in a program designed to open the doors to working to politics.
The program started in Melbourne in 2016. This is the first year Tasmania and Western Australia have offered the program, which now runs in every state and territory.
What's next?
Current Tasmanian participants will graduate next month, and the program's coordinators are hoping to increase participation next year.
Traycee Di Virgilio never imagined she'd be interested in politics.
The 63-year-old has had a rewarding career in the community-based learning and advocacy sector.
But, when she came across a program aimed at breaking down the barriers to women being involved in politics she couldn't resist.
"If I was looking back, it would be the connection with the community and young people that I have [that motivated me]," Ms Di Virgilio said.
This is the first time the Pathways to Politics for Women program has been offered in Tasmania.
It is delivered through the University of Tasmania and participants take part in workshops, mentoring and practical training.
They learn what a career in politics could look like, and how to get there.
Read here the full article published by ABC News on 22 September 2024.
Image credits: ABC News
