Connect, lead and drive change with CEW
CEW membership connects Australia's most senior women leaders to each other, to influence, and to a shared commitment to advancing gender equality for all women.
Who CEW membership is for
CEW welcomes the most influential women in Australia. Executives and non-executives from the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors who meet our membership criteria.
Membership is about more than access. CEW members are women who understand that their leadership carries responsibility: to emerging women leaders, to the organisations they lead, and to the broader goal of achieving gender equality in Australia.
What membership means
CEW membership gives you access to Australia's most influential network of women leaders, and a community committed to advancing gender equality for all women.
Access Australia's most influential network
Connect with 1,400+ senior women leaders across every sector. Peers who understand the opportunities and challenges of leadership at the highest level. CEW members collectively oversee $749 billion in revenue and lead 1.3 million employees.
Accelerate your leadership
Access exclusive member events, scholarships, and research, and a community that actively invests in one another's growth and success.
Enable the next generation
Open doors, share insights, and create pathways for emerging women leaders. CEW members play an active role as mentors, scholarship reviewers, program facilitators, and sponsors, building the pipeline for the future.
Amplify your voice and visibility
Share your expertise through CEW's platforms, speaking opportunities, and leadership initiatives. CEW creates meaningful ways for members to contribute their perspective on a national stage.
Membership means standing up for gender equality
CEW members don't just benefit from gender equality advocacy. They drive it. When you join CEW, you add your name, your influence, and your credibility to Australia's most respected voice for gender equality. Together, our members have helped shape landmark policy on paid parental leave, childcare, pay transparency, and gender equality reporting requirements.
CEW members use their influence in their organisations, in their sectors, and in public life to advance equality for all women.
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Everything you need to know about joining, the benefits of membership, and the stories of women who lead with CEW.
Membership
Become a member
CEW welcomes the most influential women in Australia. Executives and non-executives from the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors who meet our membership criteria.
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Benefits
Member benefits
CEW members gain access to exclusive events, leadership programs, research, and a national network of senior women leaders committed to advancing gender equality.
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Stories
Member stories
Celebrating CEW's 40th anniversary through the reflections of the women who have shaped our community: founders, long-standing members, and emerging leaders.
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CEW membership is by application. Find out more about our criteria and how to apply.