2025 State Finalists - Accelerating Women

Connected Health Services Pty Ltd is a next generation general practice platform which enables independent GPs to run their own practices within a deeply supportive clinical and business ecosystem. It provides rooms for rent and wraparound support including reception, nursing, compliance, IT systems, and billing insights.

Elevated Coaching & Consulting is a trusted provider of leadership development, diversity and inclusion strategy, and workforce wellbeing solutions. With core offerings like the Elevated Workplace Program and Elevated Mindset Coaching, it helps organisations tackle psychosocial risks, improve equity outcomes, and uplift employee performance and resilience.

FIRST NATIONS ECONOMICS LTD is a charity that partners with governments, industry, and communities to deliver high-impact, culturally grounded solutions that advance economic self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, benefiting the broader economy.

Hello Sunday Morning is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping people who want to change their relationship with alcohol. Its services are entirely digital, enabling rapid scalability and 24/7 accessibility, particularly for those in regional, rural and remote areas.

Nicole Schmitz Leadership Coaching (NSLC) is a Sydney-based digital business that provides leadership development services to senior corporate executives and entrepreneurs in technology and finance. Founded in 2021, NSLC’s unique Leadership X-Factor Mastery Program focuses on leadership soft skills, empowering professionals to become influential thought-leaders and drive business growth.

BEME MOVEMENT EDUCATION (BeME) delivers trauma aware, culturally responsive movement programs in remote communities across the Northern Territory and beyond. Through curiosity, breath, and high-energy games, BeME helps young people regulate, focus, and connect, building the physical literacy and emotional safety that underpins all learning.

Established in 2010, Australasian Leadership Academy (ALA) delivers high impact training in leadership, project and change management, wellbeing, entrepreneurship, and business growth to government agencies, aged care and disability providers, corporate clients, and not-for-profit organisations.

Founded in 2020, Resource Hub fills a critical gap in the waste and resource recovery sector by delivering specialist, hands on support that bridges the divide between regulation and real-world site operations.

Share the Dignity is a charity working to end period poverty by making sure everyone who needs period products can access them, no matter their situation. Through grassroots campaigns, and bold advocacy, Share the Dignity is changing how Australia talks about, supports, and responds to menstruation.

The Equine Practice Company provides online programs designed to build clinical confidence, improve practice sustainability, and support long term wellbeing. Its core offerings include programs in equine dentistry, lameness, ophthalmology, and business skills, all delivered through a custom-built learning platform and app.

Claridge Construction is a South Australian builder specialising in high-end custom homes that are thoughtfully designed and meticulously crafted to reflect the lives of those who live in them. With over 30 years of experience, the company delivers architecturally distinctive residences that balance timeless design, intelligent construction and long-term sustainability.

Established in 2002 by Dr Samantha Pillay, Continence Matters is a medical administration business. The business aims to provide the resources for a clinical team to bring care and treatment to men, women and children with disabling bladder conditions, and promote a wider acceptance and understanding of these conditions within the community.

Founded in 2024, GraceWell Group is a recruitment and workforce solutions consultancy delivering tailored talent services across healthcare, aged care, government, labour hire, international recruitment, and education. The company connects purpose-driven professionals with organisations facing urgent and long-term workforce needs, particularly in regional and hard to staff environments.

Oranje Creative is a female-led brand and creative agency that has been catalysing creativity into equity and measurable impact for 25 years. Oranje Creative builds and powers brands with strategy, story, and standout creative, bringing them to life through campaigns, content, websites, and experiences - and accelerating women founders, leaders and underrepresented voices across industries.

SKOOT Community Access is dedicated to making community access and transport more reliable, human, and dignified for people living with a disability. With fair pricing, 24/7 on-demand service, and NDIS-friendly options, SKOOT Community Access ensures hassle free travel for social outings, medical appointments, work, education, and more.

Cosmic Dance delivers high quality dance education to students of all ages and abilities, through classes in ballet, jazz, hip hop and contemporary, alongside performance and competition programs. Its experienced team creates an inclusive, inspiring environment where students build confidence, skills, and a lifelong love of dance.

EPIC (Empowering People In Construction) is a social impact business dedicated to transforming culture in the construction industry. EPIC delivers people focused services including peer support, mentoring, coaching and training workshops to address mental health risks, gender inequity, and systemic challenges that have long plagued the sector.

Jack and Chelo is a Tasmanian manufacturer of premium human-grade dog meals and treats, that enable pet parents to access and feed their dogs fresh, healthy and nutritionally balanced food every day.

Pax Mondo is a full-service public relations, events, communications and talent management agency specialising in publicising and showcasing people, brands, organisations and destinations who are doing extraordinary things and want their community to know about it.

GPM Clean is a professional cleaning company offering a range of domestic and commercial services across Victoria and the Riverina region of New South Wales. Established in 2015, the business has grown from a small regional operation into a highly regarded provider known for its reliability, consistency, and heart-led approach.

Founded in 2023 by Dr. Amber Hart, Maternal And Infant Wellbeing Melbourne advocates for consistent postnatal care through its multidisciplinary approach. Offering coordinated support in a luxurious environment including a unique Breastfeeding Day Stay Experience, the service provides comprehensive, preventative care for women and children, focusing on education, mental health, and holistic wellness.

Founded in 2018 in Geelong, MISSTA is one of the world’s first formula feed safety thermos. With a mission to remove the stress and stigma around formula feeding, MISSTA delivers a range of essential formula feeding products that are designed to make overnight feeds, travel, days out or at home stress free.

Phronesis Security is a B Corp certified cyber security firm that offers services including governance, penetration testing, security architecture, and security awareness. Committed to harnessing cyber security for good and growth, the company integrates social impact into its operations, supporting charities and driving positive environmental change through its consulting services.

Rahma Health is a globally recognised charity creating culturally and psychologically safe health and parenting resources for multicultural communities around the world particularly Arabic-speaking families affected by war, displacement, racism, poverty and intergenerational trauma.

Founded in 2011, Cathara Consulting delivers information technology and business solutions across a range of industry sectors. The company focuses on assembling high performing teams that drive business outcomes while fostering a positive, inclusive environment that supports employee satisfaction and well-being.

Green Magic Cleaning is a Perth-based residential cleaning company that delivers high quality, eco-conscious home cleaning services. The business offers standard maintenance cleaning with a focus on reliability, ethical employment, and environmental sustainability.

Founded in 2021 by two women navigating their own health journeys, Mud Organics was created to offer real solutions - ingestible and topical beauty products that support women’s bodies through every stage of life, whilst also fostering education, community, and growth.

The Pregnancy to Parenthood Clinic (P2P) is a community-based early intervention service for families facing emotional challenges during the transition to parenthood. Providing free support from pregnancy through the child's second year, P2P strengthens emotional wellbeing and nurtures parent-infant relationships, ensuring every child and family thrives from the start.

Sans Prejudice Solutions is a full-service strategic management consultancy that applies behavioural science and inclusive design to solve complex workplace challenges. The business partners with clients across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Canada and the United States, supporting transformation across mining, government, education and energy sectors.

Women On The Tools (WOTT) is dedicated to empowering women through hands-on skills training and fostering an inclusive community. Launched in 2022, WOTT addresses the critical lack of accessible opportunities for women to engage with tools and practical skills.