Become a Young Warrior Woman

Unlock Your Potential with the Warrior Woman Foundation

Are you, or do you know, a young woman aged 17 to 25+ in the Newcastle/Hunter region … who would benefit from the support of a safe, stable female mentor to help her build confidence, skills and navigate the transition into adulthood?

The Young Warrior Woman Program is a FREE mentoring and educational initiative that provides meaningful connection, life skills education, and mental health support for young women. Grounded in Self-Determination Theory, the program is designed to foster autonomy, resilience, and financial independence.

Delivered by the Warrior Woman Foundation, over six intensive and structured months, Mentors and Mentees come together each week to participate in engaging life skills workshops and hear from inspirational speakers who share powerful stories of overcoming personal adversity and the help them grow into strong, capable and empowered young women.

About the Program

Through one-on-one mentoring, practical workshops, and community connection, the Young Warrior Woman Program helps participants:

Build confidence and resilience
Strengthen leadership and life skills
Expand their networks and career pathways
Discover their voice and purpose as future leaders

This is not just a program—it’s a launchpad for those who are passionate about growing, learning, and creating a strong foundation for the life they want.

What You’ll Gain

One-on-one mentorship with inspiring women
Skills training and personal development workshops
Networking opportunities with like-minded peers and professionals
Tools to overcome challenges and achieve your goals

Who Should Apply?

If you’re a young woman aged 17–25+ based in Newcastle or the Hunter region, and you're ready to grow into the leader of tomorrow, this is your moment.

This program is completely free to participants and proudly funded by the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.

How to Apply

Visit warriorwoman.org.au to learn more and submit your application.

Places are limited—don’t miss your chance to be part of a powerful community of young women shaping the future.

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Questacon STEM Network: Hunter Region Educator Meetups

by Cristelle Govender • 30 October 2025

Dates: Wednesday 5th November 2025 & Thursday 4th December 2025 Time: 5pm - 6:30pm (arrive from 4:45pm) Cost: FREE Tickets: HERE Are you a Hunter Region STEM educator with an interest in building your professional connections? Join in the launch of the Hunter Region STEM Network! Connect with fellow educators, get hands-on with STEM activities, and boost your STEM teaching confidence. Meet other educators and build your professional networks, engage in hands-on STEM activities, and discuss classroom implementation, gain insights into high quality STEM resources and programs, access Q.Ed Community, Questacon’s Education Community of Practice. With the support of local educators, Questacon facilitates state-based STEM network meetings, connecting educators with each other, with resources, and with the local STEM community. Each meeting you’ll hear from local educators about their classroom practice, connect to your local Questacon Regional Leader, complete a creative hands-on STEM activity, and explore how you can extend and enrich your STEM teaching. Things to know: Suitable for NSW primary and high school teachers, school lab techs, pre-service teachers and outreach educators, as well as those with an interest in STEM education Meetings are FREE to attend, but registration is essential to secure your spot Afternoon tea provided If the location or dates don’t suit you, you can express your interest in future opportunities via the application form Meetings are held each term, but places are limited. About the Program: Questacon Regional Leaders are in every state and territory, building networks of educator communities across the country. Q.Ed community is a hub for state-based communities of practice led by teachers and facilitated by Questacon. With regular, in-person and virtual meets, a Teams channel to chat, professional learning resources and grab'n’go activities and more, Q.Ed community gives you the access, networking and resources to elevate your STEM classroom, wherever you are. For more information contact: teachers@questacon.edu.au or view the event on the Questacon website