She Inspires Me
Australia
We're searching for Australia’s most inspiring women.
Who are they, what do they do and why are they inspiring?
They are our pillars of the community, pioneer change, and unsung heroes. They are role models who challenge inequality, innovate and inspire.
We celebrate women's contributions and achievements in our community on our social media and website. You can find out more about this initiative here.
#tellyourstory
Our #tellyourstory campaign focuses on social issues impacting women in our community, we explore their experiences and the challenges they face within our society.
According to the Australian Government, this may include negative life experiences such as discrimination, violence, unemployment, and isolation, impacting women's mental health and wellbeing. Unequal economic and social conditions can also contribute to a higher risk of depression.
The #tellyourstory initiative is about an open and honest conversation about the challenges women face in our community. If you have a story about overcoming diversity, we would love to hear it.
Your story could empower and provide hope to other women in a similar situation, drive change in our community, and influence Government at the State and National level.
You can submit your story here.
Our Founder
Our story begins with our founder Michelle Boundy who has been working in Government for over 30 years supporting our community’s most vulnerable people. She is highly regarded and respected across Government and has won multiple awards for her WHS and Wellbeing Projects and advocating for kinder and safer workplaces. Outside of her role in Government Michelle has been a strong advocate for young people and it was through this work she was endorsed as the Integral Community Kindness Champion for the Stay Kind Foundation.
On International Women’s Day in March 2023, Michelle launched She Inspires Me which celebrates the contributions and achievements women make in our community. Her #tellyourstory initiative is about overcoming diversity and the challenges women face within our society. Since March 2023 Michelle has traveled all over Australia meeting hundreds of women and sharing thousands of stories. You can read our full story here
Beam Awards Finalist 2024
Beam Award Finalist for Women Supporting Women and Community Leader
Our founder Michelle Boundy is a finalist for the 2024 Beam Awards in two (2) categories. Women Supporting Women and Community Leader. The Beam Awards recognises excellence in Small Business and honors market leaders, movers and shakers, and community leaders. The Beam Award winners will be announced on 1st June 2024.
2024 NSW / ACT AgriFutures Rural Women Awards
Congratulations to our three (3) NSW / ACT AgriFutures Rural Women Awards Finalist and this year’s winner Rebecca Keeley, founder of Yarn. Ms Keeley accepted the Award for improving allied health services for children and families across rural and regional Australia at a ceremony at the Parliament of NSW presented by The Hon. Tara Morarity, MLC, Minister for Agriculture, Regional New South Wales and Western New South Wales.
Dinner with Jess Hill
The Central Coast Domestic Violence Committee (CCDVC) are holding a wonderful event hosting award winning journalist Jess Hill to celebrate Domestic Violence Month. Jess is a journalist, author and speaker who focuses primarily on social issues and gendered violence. She started her career 15 years ago as a producer for ABC Radio, Middle East correspondent for The Global Mail, and then an investigative journalist for Background Briefing. Her reporting has won two Walkley awards, an Amnesty International awards and three Our Watch awards. Jess’s first book, SEE WHAT YOU MADE ME DO, on the phenomenon of domestic abuse and coercive control, was released in 2019 and was awarded the 2020 Stella Prize. In 2021, it was adapted into a series on SBS. Recent projects include a podcast series on coercive control and patriarchy called The Trap, and a Quarterly Essay on how #MeToo has changed Australia, titled 'The Reckoning'. You can find out more about this wonderful event here
Vinnies CEO Sleep Out
We are excited to announce a new collaboration with St Vincent de Paul Society. Our founder Michelle Boundy has been invited to participate in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout on the 20th of June 2024 in Sydney (NSW). She will be joining NSW’s most prominent and influential CEOs to raise awareness and much-needed funds for our community’s most vulnerable people. Over 122,000 Australians experience homelessness every night, 44.1% are women and 14.4% are children under the age of 12 years. We encourage you to give what you can and support this wonderful initiative here.
Our Focus for 2024
Women at Work
Women at Work supports those who work in the government. There are more than 2,430,400 people who work in government across Australia. Women at Work aims to educate, empower, and enhance the lives of women at work in this country. Our vision is to create kinder and safer workplaces for all Australian workers. This can be achieved by raising awareness of the issues women face in the workplace and promoting the services and support to assist them. You can support our work and join our movement here.
We Proudly Support
Women in Law
Connecting Lawyer Mums was founded by our She Inspires Me Ambassador Lauren Cassimatis. She is dedicated to boosting the well-being, confidence, and careers of criminal lawyer mums and related professionals throughout Australia. They have over 1,000 members and offer informative and engaging events, support in a secure online forum, valuable resources, and professional networking. Membership is free and inclusive and you can support this initiative here.
Women in Media
Women in Media is a not-for-profit registered charity that exists to help women in media excel, learn, contribute, and connect. With over 6000 members nationwide and branches in each state and territory, members work in all facets of the media including journalism, communications, production, public relations, advertising, marketing, publishing and digital media. Our initiatives aim to increase gender equality, extend leadership and economic participation opportunities for women, and build a safer, more respectful culture in Australian workplaces.
Lance Reis Photography
We are honored to collaborate and promote the incredible work of Award-Winning Photographer Lance Reis. His work has appear on the Shark Tank, New York Times, BBC, Washington Post, India Times, Wall Street Journal, Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Vogue, Cosmo, VICE, Good Morning America, and Ripleys Believe it or Not, British Vogue, Avants, Barber Magazine, and others.
As a photographer Lance has worked for notable clients like Nike, Torrid, Daily Grind Beard Co, Ivy City Co, Fashion To Figure, Playful Promise, and the Discovery Channel. We encourage you to review his beautiful work here: LANCE REIS Photography. When he’s not working with clients, Lance works on passion projects like wildlife photography and bringing awareness to hard hitting topics like addiction, depression, PTSD, bullying, homelessness, and domestic abuse. You can see is work on Instagram HERE
“The Women in the Car”