HORIZON
Uplifting Regional
Female Leaders Program
The HORIZON program will foster self-determination
and increase workforce participation for regional Indigenous female leaders
HORIZON PROGRAM
Applications Close
Late September, 2026
Watch the HORIZON Program short video below
TWO-DAY REGIONAL INTENSIVES
Aimed predominantly at Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and
Australia's South Sea Islander women, living and working in regional Australia
Women working in regional areas, in not-for-profits, on new business ideas, career development ambitions and startups will benefit.
A key success of the Program is co-creation; celebrating the knowledge
of each participant, as well as facilitating networks, broader
thinking, and other knowledge sharing.
What does it involve?
Over several months, you will participate in the Program including a 2-Day intensive in the region as well as virtual sessions online with Indigenous leaders, experts and coaches from areas including:
Leadership development
Communication skills
Personal branding
Entrepreneurial thinking
Implementing innovation
Raising money to fund your ideas
Each cohort is limited in size to facilitate valuable two-way learning between trainers and participants. Your knowledge and experience is as powerful as the expert content when shared in this forum.
Who is it for?
Experienced and culturally sensitive leadership trainers
for the 2-day Regional Intensives
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Jahna Cedar
Principal at Jahna Cedar Consulting
(Nyiyaparli woman)
Jahna is a Nyiyaparli woman from the Pilbara region of Western Australia, and owner of Jahna Cedar Consulting. Jahna has worked for over 25 years advocating for equal rights and reconciliation of Indigenous people and has represented Indigenous Australia at the United Nations in New York on three occasions. -
Joanne Hill
Managing Director of Marrak Holdings
(Noongar and Ngadju woman)Joanne Hill is a proud Noongar and Ngadju woman, Managing Director of Marrak Holdings, former Commissioner with Forest Products Commission and Chairperson of Ngadju Enterprises. Joanne is working towards an MBA from Edith Cowan University and is a former local sports star known for her hands-on approach across family, work and community.
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Alana Kenedy
Founder, Ochre Sun
(Waanyi Kalkatungu woman)
Alana is the visionary behind Ochre Sun Group and its innovative range of products, harnessing the power of native Indigenous botanicals. Alana has dedicated her career to mentoring and advocating for Indigenous businesses across various roles including Australian Vice-Chair - IITIO.
Access to Indigenous Leaders and Business Growth Experts
via 1:1 Mentoring, Group Coaching and Online Seminars
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Principal at
Jahna Cedar Consulting
(Nyiyaparli woman) -
Founder, Ochre Sun
(Waanyi Kalkatungu woman) -
Managing Director, Blak Line Industries
(Banjima / Kariyarra woman) -
First Nations Participation Director, Worley Australia
(Guburn woman) -
Sharon Bonython-Ericson
First Nations Chief Scientist
& Founder of Illuminate FNQ
(Yidinji woman) -
Managing Director, Benang Infrastructure
(Whadjuk / Ballardong woman) -
Indigenous Marathon Foundation Coach
(Gummipingal woman) -
Founder, Waba Manggan
(Ngarluma woman)
WHAT WILL IT COST?
Valued at $8,500. Participation is FREE for participants via a competitive application process.
Applications invited from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, and women working in organisations to empower Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people.
For women attending from corporate organisations pricing will be advised on application.
MORE INFO
Contact HORIZON Program Lead:
Kylah Morrison
kylah@firstnationsx.io
The HORIZON Program is delivered by First Nations X, Atomic Sky & Project Play Up - Leadership for Women, and made possible by support from the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation’s New Industries Fund X-tend grant, Local Buying Foundation, Gold Fields and the Mt Burdett Foundation, as well as the following companies
