Monash Women's Business Network

Attendees networking and connecting before a Monash Women's Business Network event.

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Monash Women's Business Network celebrates and showcases successful women in business across Monash and Melbourne's south-east.

It provides a supportive space to connect, share experiences and build practical skills, whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur or emerging leader.

Upcoming events

Our next Monash Women's Business Network event will be announced soon.

Subscribe to our enewsletter First for Business to be the first to hear about upcoming events.

Why attend?

Each Monash Women's Business Network event offers:

  • expert insights from guest speakers
  • practical tips to support your business or career
  • opportunities to build meaningful professional connections
  • a supportive environment to share ideas.

The events are inclusive and open to attendees of all genders and from diverse business backgrounds.

Who can attend?

Events are inclusive and open to attendees of all genders and from diverse business backgrounds, including:

  • business owners and entrepreneurs
  • professionals and leaders
  • people returning to work or exploring new opportunities
  • people from multicultural and diverse backgrounds.

Past speakers and topics

Recent Monash Women's Business Network events include:

  • Thriving under pressure with Mindspace Consulting founder Dr Queenie Wu
  • Creating the space for equity and opportunity with broadcaster Jo Stanley
  • Practical AI tools for small business with Ethika Group CEO Ramona Roach
  • From humble beginnings to business success with Carman's Kitchen founder Carolyn Creswell
  • Sustainable business practices with kandu sustainability founder Mariyam Sayers

Dr Queenie Wu speaking on mental wellbeing at Monash Women's Business Network Sep 2026

Dr Queenie Wu speaking on mental wellbeing at Monash Women's Business Network Sep 2026

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Keynote speaker Jo Stanley presenting at a Monash Women's Business Network event.

Jo Stanley presenting at a Monash Women's Business Network event.

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Attendees networking during a Monash Women's Business Network event.

Attendees networking before the event.

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Attendees sitting around tables taking in a keynote session at a Monash Women's Business Network event.

Audience members listening to a guest speaker.

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Wide shot of a sold out room of attendees listening to a keynote presentation at a Monash Women's Business Network event.

Full audience attending a keynote presentation.

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Attendees sharing ideas and making connections at a Monash Women's Business Network event.

Attendees sharing ideas and making connections.

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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Program

As part of Monash Council's support for women in business, we also proudly support Eastern Innovation's annual Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Program.

The 3-month intensive is designed to equip 15 women with the knowledge, skills and networks needed to start, grow or scale a thriving business.

Through small, interactive workshops led by industry experts, participants gain the tools to propel their business or venture to the next level.

Contact us

ecodev@monash.vic.gov.au

03 9518 3097

Sponsorship

Interested in supporting Monash Women's Business Network? Sponsorship packages are available.

 

Contact ecodev@monash.vic.gov.au

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