International Women’s Day 2026
To mark International Women’s Day 2026, the Australian Government has published a range of practical tools and support options for women in business.
If you’re a business owner, employer, or advisor, this page brings together funding opportunities, mentoring programs and workplace equality resources designed to support women across all stages of business.
Below is a summary of the key resources featured directly on the business.gov.au International Women’s Day 2026 page.
Learn More About International Women’s Day 2026
The page outlines the significance of International Women’s Day (8 March) and highlights this year’s focus on advancing gender equality in business and leadership.
For broader global context and campaign information, it also points to UN Women Australia, which provides background on the international theme and ways to get involved.
Grants and Funding for Women in Business
The business.gov.au page highlights the Grants and programs finder, a free search tool that allows you to filter funding opportunities specifically tailored to women in business.
Examples referenced include:
State-based female founder co-investment funds
Women in business grant programs
Industry and innovation funding streams with targeted support
If you’re starting, scaling, or innovating, this is a valuable first stop to explore what financial assistance may be available.
Search the Grants and programs finder
Mentoring and Business Support Programs
Strong Women. Strong Business
This program connects women with mentoring, business advice and practical tools to strengthen financial literacy, goal setting and business strategy. It supports women at various stages of their entrepreneurial journey.
Learn more about Strong women. Strong business
Women in Rural, Regional and Remote Enterprises (WiRE)
WiRE is designed to support women outside metropolitan areas, offering workshops, mentoring and collaboration opportunities. It aims to ensure women in regional and remote communities have equal access to business development support.
Both programs are featured on the business.gov.au International Women’s Day 2026 page as part of the broader commitment to strengthening women’s economic participation.
Workplace Gender Equality Resources
The page also highlights guidance for employers wanting to improve gender equity within their organisations.
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency provides:
Gender pay gap analysis guidance
Action planning tools
Resources on flexible work and inclusive recruitment
Practical frameworks for improving workplace equity
These tools are particularly useful for business owners and leadership teams wanting to move beyond awareness and implement measurable change.
Learn more about how to take action in your workplace
Why Share These Resources?
International Women’s Day is not only about celebration — it’s about action. The resources curated on the business.gov.au International Women’s Day 2026 page provide practical pathways for:
Accessing funding
Strengthening business capability
Building mentoring networks
Creating more equitable workplaces
We encourage you to explore the full list of resources directly on the business.gov.au website and share them within your networks to help support women in business across Australia.