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Now is the moment to lead.
The Australian Jewish community needs its women at the table - in boardrooms, on committees, in professional roles, and in positions of influence. The #makespaceforher Accelerator Program is a bold, skills-based leadership accelerator for Jewish women who are ready to step up, speak out, and shape what comes next.
Delivered by NCJWA Vic in collaboration with LaunchPad, this three-month program builds the next generation of Jewish female leaders — giving them the confidence to back themselves, the networks to go further, and the practical skills to take their seat at the table.
Jewish women are already showing up. They are volunteering, advocating, founding, and leading. But too often they are doing it without the tools, the networks, or the recognition they deserve.
At a time when our community is navigating complexity and uncertainty, investing in Jewish women's leadership is not just meaningful, it is essential. The #makespaceforher Accelerator Program exists to change that.
✔ The confidence to own your leadership voice and step into new roles
✔ A powerful network of Jewish women who will champion you
✔ Practical skills in communication, governance, finance, and personal branding
✔ Board readiness — the knowledge and experience to take your seat at the table
✔ A pathway into professional leadership within the Jewish community
✔ A community that lifts you up and holds you accountable
The #makespaceforher Accelerator Program is for Jewish women who are ready to take their next step. Whether you are building a career, considering a board role, stepping into a professional leadership position within the community, or looking to deepen your impact, this program will meet you where you are and take you further.
“The accelerator created an invaluable and powerful way to carve out some space for personal development and reflection in an otherwise very busy time. The sessions were all dynamic and covered a wide range of topics — I was able to take a nugget of wisdom or practical tool to try from each session. It was also lovely and refreshing to make new connections in the community with like-minded women leaders and learn and grow together.”
— Alana Crawford, 2025 Cohort
“An empowering, unifying experience which will inspire you to quash all your doubts and do what you always knew you could. A great investment in yourself.”
— Debby Kloot, 2025 Cohort
“The Accelerator gave me clarity, confidence, and connection. I didn’t expect to grow as much as I did, but I’ve learned to apply financial literacy in real, practical ways, and to be more intentional about how I present myself and my values. Most importantly, it reminded me of the power of surrounding yourself with inspiring women who are chasing their dreams.”
— Jaimee Krawitz, 2025 Cohort
The program is open to Jewish women who are looking to step into or deepen a leadership role, in their career, a professional position within a community organisation, or a board role. You do not need to have prior leadership experience; you just need to be ready to grow.
The program runs across 8 Wednesday evenings from June to August 2026, 7–9pm. You should also allow time for occasional pre-session tasks, weekly reflections, and connection opportunities that arise outside of the formal program. We recommend treating it as a genuine investment — the more you bring, the more you will take away.
The program fee is $750 + GST. This fee has been generously subsidised thanks to our sponsors.
A scholarship is available. For more information, please contact anna.serry@ncjwavic.org.au
Sessions cover a range of practical leadership skills including communication and conflict navigation, governance, financial literacy, and personal branding. The program also includes peer learning, mentoring, and culminates in a Giving Circle — a beautiful and meaningful approach to collective fundraising that the cohort experiences together.
We are very intentional with cohort size to ensure a close, high-quality experience. Places are limited — we encourage you to apply early.
Applications for the 2026 program open soon. Register your interest now so you are the first to know.
Places are limited. Be part of the 2026 cohort.
Make space for yourself.
Register You Interest Here
PO Box 2220
Caulfield Junction VIC 3161
0468 769 531
office@ncjwavic.org.au
Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners
NCJWA Vic would like to acknowledge the Boon Wurrung and the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations and all traditional owners of the land that is Australia. We recognise the traditional owners' continuing connection to the land, waterways and community. We pay respect to Elders past and present, and we acknowledge their stories, traditions and living cultures. As Jewish women, we specifically honour and acknowledge First Nations’ women who, like our matriarchs, are strong, brave, determined and resilient.
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