Founder Ashleigh Streeter-Jones shares the important role a mentor played in crafting a step-by-step process to launch the social enterprise, one that helped break the massive project into 'bite-sized' pieces, a process that can be instrumental for founders of any startup or initiative.
Founder of Raise Our Voice Australia Ashleigh Streeter-Jones was selected as one of 50 young leaders from the Global Shapers community and the only young representative from Australia to join the forum addressing pressing global challenges.
Ashleigh Streeter-Jones (MDipl '18) is incredibly passionate about diversity in public decision making. A writer, speaker and activist, she believes women and persons of all genders deserve a seat at every table where decisions are being made.
This week's guest is Ashleigh Streeter-Jones. She believes that there should be more young people involved in policy and public decision making and is working hard to make this happen.
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In this raw and delicate discussion about what it’s like to push back against the rolling tide of inequality, Ash explains how at times young women feel simply overwhelmed. And how maintaining her energy, whilst also honouring her passion, has come at a considerable cost. Audacious and energetic, she has already inspired many young girls to get politically active.
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Each year the Australian Financial Review presents its list of the leading women influencing Australia’s culture, economy, law, politics and society. This year more than 10 young women were named in the list. We wanted to find out who they are, how their work influences and relates to young people’s experiences of employment and transitions, and what visions they hold of young people’s futures in Australia.
Ashleigh Streeter encourages millennials everywhere to intentionally identify their passions and take action for good. Her philosophy? Reject the traditional definition of success, and forge a path that’s aligned with your own values. It’s cool to care. So care a lot, and just do it.
This Sunday, Canberrans will take to the streets for the Canberra Women's March. The call to march has never been stronger, after a week of the nation debating the portrayal of masculinity in Gillette's The Best Men Can Be advertisement and above all, mourning 21-year-old Israeli student Aiia Maasarwe who was killed in Melbourne.
On this episode of Policy Forum Pod, four young women discuss how to give youth a greater say in public policy. We hear from Nip Wijewickrema, Ashleigh Streeter-Jones and Caitlin Figueiredo about the pathways available to young people who want to enter politics, the obstacles facing young women trying to make a difference, and the challenges of measuring social impact.
Canberra based Girls Takeover Parliament co-founders have been named on Forbes
30 Under 30 Asia 2018 list, which recognises young innovators and leaders in the region.
The YWCA Canberra She Leads College Conference is a one-day event for girls in years 11 and 12, equipping participants with the practical skills and knowledge they need to become confident leaders. Today, we chat to Ashleigh Streeter, one of our incredible speed-networkers.
Held tonight at the National Arboretum, the 2018 ACT Women’s Awards showcased the International Women’s Day theme of Press for Progress, with award winners highlighting innovative and progressive approaches in achieving gender equity. This year, 31 nominations were received.
Congratulations to all the following young Australians who have been selected for The IMAD Honour Roll which recognises and celebrates youth leaders in Australia who have demonstrated their leadership addressing a specific issue in Australia and/or abroad.
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