About Us
Women in Media (WiM) is a national not-for-profit advancing gender equity and women’s leadership across Australia’s media sector.
We empower women to thrive through connection, professional development, and advocacy.
Our work also strengthens women’s economic participation, workplace safety, and long-term career retention across the industry.
Our 6,500-strong community spans journalists, producers, creatives, communicators, marketers, and executives — all united in shaping a fairer, more inclusive media landscape.
Who We Are
Women in Media represents professionals at all career stages across the full media ecosystem — journalism, communications, broadcasting, production, screen, digital, publishing, marketing, creative content and advertising.
We champion everyone who informs, entertains, and connects audiences — wherever stories are told, shared, or created.
We support women by fostering connection, confidence, and visibility as they progress, contributing to stronger pathways into leadership.
Our History
It all began in 2005 in Western Australia when journalist and author Victoria Laurie created a group devoted to supporting each other and carving out opportunities for women to network. This initiative became the catalyst for a nationwide movement.
Caroline Jones AO, our first Patron, played a pivotal role in advocating for and mentoring women across the media industry.
Under the leadership of National Convenor Tracey Spicer AM (2013-2017), Women in Media expanded to New South Wales, Queensland, Canberra, Victoria, and South Australia.
Between 2017 and 2022, co-chairs Kathy McLeish and Cath Webber strengthened Women in Media's status as a national organisation, establishing committees in the Northern Territory, Tasmania, and North Queensland.
Victoria Laurie and Anita Jacoby AM took the helm as co-chairs from 2023 to 2024, that same year Ita Buttrose AC OBE became Patron.
In 2025, Victoria Laurie retired from the Board, with Anita Jacoby AM stepping in as Chair and Bridget Fair as Deputy Chair.
Today, Women in Media is a thriving, national organisation.