About
If you had the chance to take the time to develop yourself, and increase your impact, would you do it? The Westpac Social Change Fellowship is both empowering and inspiring. Unlike other social innovation programs, we focus on the growth and development of the extraordinary individuals leading social change in Australia.
This all about you. And what you need to grow as a leader.
“I love that this fellowship is about growing the innovator not the project. It is an investment in developing the game changers, giving us the space and time to grow and connect with the world.” – 2016 Westpac Social Change Fellow, Mary Freer.
Although we live in one of the luckiest countries in the world, social issues surrounding health, disability, disadvantage and unemployment still affect many Australians. These issues can’t be solved with the wave of a magic wand. But they can be improved by people with the determination, ideas, and networks to create genuine change.
Key dates
Prospective Fellows:
2024 applications are now open. Check your eligibility and apply now
Online Information Session: 12:00pm AEST, Tuesday 18 July, 2023. Register now.
Applications close: 10 August 2023
Regional Panels: Late September 2023
National Selection Panel: 13-14 November 2023
Notification of outcome: December 2023
Leadership Development Program: February 2024 (TBC)
Scholars Summit: 25-26 March 2024
Criteria
We are looking for individuals who have qualities that set them apart from others. They have generosity of spirit and a strong desire to give back to Australia. Their commitment to our country’s broader social purpose, to create equal opportunity and better lives for all Australians, is reflected in their work and their actions. Click here to assess your eligibility.
Who can apply?
- You are an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident
- You are over the age of 18
- You are applying for funds to build your capability, skills, experience and connections to deliver social change
- You are already leading an initiative to improve the wellbeing of Australians at a local, state or national level
- You have the support of the community that your initiative is seeking to benefit
- You have a keen desire to share ideas with others, to be challenged, to be inspired
