We acknowledge there is still much work to do. Yet, together with our industry and education partners, we are moving faster toward a future where gender is never a barrier to opportunity.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we are only as strong as the commitment of our industry and education partners. It’s a simple equation: partnership growth and sustainable commitments lead to long-term impact — truly shifting the dial on gender equality, expanding educational opportunity, and addressing critical skills shortages.
How can you help accelerate this change?
It starts with a conversation.
- If you are an existing partner, we warmly welcome introductions to like-minded organisations that may align with our collective movement for change.
- If you are new to UNIQ You, we would love to connect — please reach out and schedule a conversation with us.
- If you are from state or federal government, we invite you to get in touch to discuss our government engagement strategy.
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
As we scale and expand nationally, it is vital that we also invest in understanding how our service can thrive in remote and regional areas across Australia.
A key focus for UNIQ You during this time of rapid growth is ensuring our service is relevant and accessible to all — especially First Nations students and communities. This means listening, learning, and co-designing solutions that reflect the unique challenges and aspirations of these students. We are committed to working closely with local leaders, schools, and industry partners to ensure that every girl — regardless of where she lives — feels seen, supported, and empowered to pursue the career pathways she dreams of.
Another significant step in our journey toward inclusivity and greater impact is the commencement of the development of our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) during 2025. This is a critical commitment to deepening our engagement with First Nations communities, embedding cultural awareness into our organisation, and ensuring that UNIQ You is a space where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls, particularly those participating in our service, feel valued and supported.
By working alongside First Nations advisors, educators, and industry partners, we aim to create genuine opportunities for young Indigenous women to see themselves in careers across Australia — honouring culture, identity, and lived experience.
Our RAP represents just the beginning of a broader, long-term commitment to reconciliation embedded in everything we do.
Looking Ahead
With 793 students already scheduled for conversations, we are confident that strong momentum will continue as we move into Q2 of 2025.
This quarter, we are excited to host our official WA launch in Perth in June, and we will soon announce details for our annual International Day of the Girl fundraising breakfast event.
We would warmly welcome any conversations — please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or any member of the team.
Val Ridley
CEO, UNIQ You
