117 Women, 331 Goals: WAM’s FY26 Impact
In FY26, WAM supported 117 women through mentoring while 122 volunteer mentors provided consistent, participant-centred support across Victoria. Behind every figure is a woman pursuing goals that matter to her and building greater confidence in what comes next.
WAM Events - Creating Space for Conversations That Matter
From a WAMily screening of Silenced to Art of Connection and our inaugural Courageous Conversation, recent WAM events created space to listen, reflect and think differently about women, justice and the systems shaping their lives.
A Day in Ballarat: Community Support in Action
A recent day in Ballarat showed what community collaboration looks like in practice. From integrated local services to mentor relationships and community giving, WAM saw how regional partnerships can make support easier to access and create meaningful opportunities for women.
WHY GENDER MATTERS
Drawing on the expertise of women who have experienced criminalisation, WAM explores four priorities for change: fairer access to employment, meaningful justice orders, community-based support and lived-experience leadership.
The Strength and Resilience of Our Lived Experience Peer Group
Zara and Karyn share their experiences of navigating barriers, finding connection and recognising the value of their own voices. Their stories show how peer support, self-advocacy and even the smallest steps can create pathways towards hope, purpose and a future shaped on their own terms.
THE DIFFERENCE A RELATIONSHIP CAN MAKE : when a mentor and mentee grow together
What happens when a mentor and mentee have the time and space to grow alongside each other? This story follows two young women whose mentoring relationship strengthened their confidence, judgement and ability to advocate for what came next.
Changing the Narrative: What WAM’s Growth Makes Possible
As WAM enters its next chapter, we’re asking what our growth can make possible. We reflect on the role of mentoring, early intervention and lived-experience expertise in creating lasting change for women and safer communities.