The WLI Men’s Group is a new initiative designed specifically for male Australia Awards alumni from the Pacific. It provides a safe, reflective, and inclusive space for men to explore their leadership identities, examine the role of gender inleadership, and actively support gender equality and inclusive development.
The Men’sGroup aims to build a network of reflective, values-driven male leaders who are equipped to lead positive change and contribute to more inclusive leadership and development outcomes across the Pacific. Men’s Group participants are supported to understand and challenge harmful gender norms, reflect on power and privilege, and strengthen the skills and confidence needed to be effective allies for women’s leadership in their families, workplaces, and communities.
The program includes fortnightly online sessions alternating between Topic Sessions, led by Pacific experts and practitioners and Reflection and Connections Sessions, where participants share experiences, apply their learning, and support one another’sleadership practice.
The group also take part in a Residential Intensive at Outward Bound Australia to strengthen relationships, practice leadership in action, and collaborate on practical outputs. Here, participants are exposed to a wide range of activities, concepts and resources and have the opportunity to:
More information on the Men’s Pilot Group will be available soon.
