Women Deliver 2026- First Nations scholarship [non-palliative news]

[From Wiyi Yani U Thangani Institute for First Nations Gender Justice]

Women Deliver 2026 is coming to Australia—and we're supporting First Nations women, girls, Sistergirls and gender-diverse peoples to be there.

For the first time, the world's largest gender equality conference is being held in the Oceanic Pacific region. From 27–30 April 2026, over 6,500 people from 170+ countries will gather in Narrm (Melbourne), on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Peoples, to shape what happens next for gender justice.

This is a pivotal moment to share our knowledges, connect with global networks, and shape critical conversations on gender justice at an international level.

The Wiyi Yani U Thangani Institute is offering a limited number of sponsored positions to support First Nations women, girls, Sistergirls and gender-diverse peoples (aged 12+) to attend, covering conference registration, flights, accommodation, meals, and the logistics.


All First Nations Women, girls, Sistergirls and gender-diverse peoples (aged 12+) are welcome to apply, and we encourage applications from those typically underrepresented and conferences like this:

  • Mob from remote and regional communities
  • Trans women, Sistergirls, and gender-diverse mob
  • Young women and girls (aged 12+)
  • Elders and senior knowledge holders
  • Mob with disability and/or neurodivergent
  • Those who've never attended a conference like this before
  • Mob with caring responsibilities (children under 12 can attend free)

Applicants don't need to work in the "gender sector" to belong at this conference. Whether mob are caring for Country, supporting community health, keeping language and culture alive, working in education, arts, business, law, studying, finding their way after a tough time, learning from Elders—their work connects to gender justice.

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We are also fundraising in the hope of sponsoring 100 positions, donations can be made via our website or you can yarn with us further if interested.