Australia would be a better place with more First Nations women in our Parliaments and councils. We need First Nations women to have their voice heard in Government, policy and development of legislation to ensure that real change is not just talked about but happens.
First Nations Women ELA (FNELA) is a targeted program being developed by EMILY’s List Australia (ELA) to encourage more First Nations women to run for positions in Local, State and Federal Governments. FNELA carries on the work of the Partnerships for Equity Network (PEN) and will engage, educate and empower First Nations women to get involved in the political and parliamentary systems to make change for their communities.
The FNELA program is organised by two co-convenors, Hon Linda Burney MP, and Donisha Duff.
Meet the team
 Hon Linda Burney MP
FNELA MP Co-Convenor
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 Donisha Duff
FNELA ELAG Co-Convenor
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 Pamela Anderson
Yorta Yorta, Gunai Kurnai
FNELA Collaborator
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 Nicole Duffy
Wiradjuri, Weilwan
FNELA Collaborator
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In conversation
Ashlee Wone joined Connection Matters Radio's Charles Pakana to discuss the need for First Nations women in government. Listen to the podcast
Get Involved
Take the FNELA Program Survey
FNELA are conducting a survey of First Nations women, to capture the hurdles faced by First Nations women as they engage in changes to benefit their community. This survey will help us develop a program for encouraging, training, supporting and mentoring First Nations women into elected office in Australia. Read about the survey. Take the survey
Events
Get in touch
If you have any questions or want to get involved with FNELA, please contact CEO Pamela Anderson at [email protected].