Women and Mentoring - WAM Limited

Every story matters. 💜

Our June newsletter explores the power of storytelling, mentoring, and lived experience in creating change. Plus, catch up on program highlights, community events, and the impact being made across Victoria.

📖 Read the full newsletter on our website at www.womenandmentoring.org.au/resources

Inclusive mentoring helps build confidence and self-advocacy.

When participants feel heard and respected, they are more empowered to share their goals and take steps toward the future they want.

Saying goodbye to a pet is one of the hardest things we go through.

We’re so grateful to for stepping in with compassion and urgency when it mattered most, ensuring Sophie could give B the peaceful, dignified farewell he deserved.
Because for so many people, pets aren’t “just animals” — they’re family, support, and unconditional love through everything 🤍
*Names changed for privacy

Feedback like this reminds us why safe, supportive and community-led spaces matter.

Every day, Women and Mentoring walks alongside women and gender-diverse people as they rebuild confidence, connection and hope for the future. 💜

Inclusive mentoring starts with feeling safe to be yourself.

Mentors help create respectful, supportive spaces where women and gender diverse mentees can build confidence, trust and connection. Small actions make a big difference.

Inclusion strengthens mentoring relationships and outcomes for everyone.

Celebrating the incredible volunteers who make WAM’s work possible. 💜 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Volunteer Celebration Night, as part of National Volunteer Week.

Congratulations to our longest-serving volunteers for their dedication, generosity, and impact! We couldn't do it without you all.

Happy Pride Month! This month we'll be sharing why Inclusive Mentoring Matters and how we put this into practice, not just in June, but always.

We’re excited to welcome Bonnie Loftgood and Caroline Gibson to the Women and Mentoring Board! 💜

Bonnie brings extensive experience in workplace reform, governance, human rights and culture change across the public and not-for-profit sectors, currently serving as a Director at the Australian Human Rights Commission.

Caroline brings more than 25 years of experience across leadership, fundraising, strategic partnerships and coaching, alongside a deep commitment to ethical leadership and community impact.

We’re incredibly grateful to have both Bonnie and Caroline joining WAM and look forward to the knowledge, leadership and passion they will bring to our community.