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    Our members

    Where our members are

    CEW members lead from almost every state and territory across Australia.

    NSW
    52%
    VIC
    22%
    QLD
    10%
    WA
    7%
    SA
    2%
    ACT
    3%
    TAS
    1%
    Overseas
    2%
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    Urban and regional presence

    Our members lead and work across major cities, regional centres, and remote communities.

    Major City 89.5%
    Regional Area 8.6%
    Rural / Remote 1.9%

    Diversity in leadership

    Our members bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities to Australian leadership.

    73.6%
    Australian Born
    8%
    Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD)*
    1.5%
    Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
    79.7%
    Caring Responsibilities
    3.9%
    LGBTQ+
    2.8%
    Disability
    7.2%
    Culturally and Racially Marginalised (CARM)*

    Find out more about our members

    You can find out more about our members by exploring our member directory.

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    Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths. CEW members bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives from across Australian society, enriching leadership and amplifying that collective voice.

    * Definitions

    CALD: Culturally and Linguistically Diverse

    CALD refers to members from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

    CARM: Culturally and Racially Marginalised

    Based on information shared by members who chose to respond to the optional survey question about racial marginalisation in Australia. People who are Culturally and Racially Marginalised (CARM) have a background from a group that experiences racial discrimination, prejudice, or disadvantage because of their background, ethnicity, or country of origin.

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    Acknowledgement of Country

    We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. CEW celebrates the diversity of First Nations people and their continuing connection to land, water, and community, and acknowledges the strength of First Nations women leading their communities. We extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are part of the CEW community.

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website contains images or names of people who have passed away.