Transport Women Australia Limited

What Transport Women Australia Limited does

Transport Women Australia Limited (TWAL) is a member-based, not-for-profit organisation founded in 1999 and headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria, that supports women working in or interested in the Australian transport and logistics industry. The organisation runs four membership tiers (Individual at AUD 110, Corporate at AUD 500, Company at AUD 3,000, and a one-time Patron at AUD 1,500) alongside a portfolio of programs including the Driving the Difference Scholarships (with Daimler Truck Australia Pacific), the Women Driving Transport Careers licensing program (joint venture with Volvo Group Australia and Wodonga TAFE), the Creating Connections Mentoring Program, the Dream Accelerator Leadership Program, and the Learning Initiatives Breakfast Series. It also operates a calendar of in-person events such as the annual Living the Dream Conference, End of Year dinners across multiple Australian cities, and industry participation at shows including the Brisbane Truck Show and Festival of Transport.

TWAL is funded through membership fees, corporate sponsorships (Foundation Business Partners Volvo Trucks Australia and NTI; Gold Partners Linfox and Prime Creative Media; Silver Partner Viva Energy Australia), event revenue, and program-specific sponsorship from companies including Daimler, Cummins, and Wes Pickering. Governance is exercised through a board of nine directors chaired since August 2025 by Coralie Chapman, following Jacquelene Brotherton's eight-year tenure. There is no proprietary technology product or platform; service delivery is conducted through in-person events, an online membership portal at transportwomen.com.au, social channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Spotify), email newsletters, and partner-distributed programs.

Operationally, TWAL is a small organisation (approximately nine volunteer board members with no full-time executive headcount disclosed) whose impact metrics include 240 women supported through scholarships in the 1990s plus 14 since 2019, and more than 40 women obtaining or upgrading truck licences via Women Driving Transport Careers. The organisation maintains national coverage across all Australian states and territories, partners with industry bodies including the Australian Trucking Association (joined 2024), Australian Gender Equality Council, and National Rural Women's Coalition, and runs its own recognition programs (Trish Pickering Memorial Award since 2019, Dream Maker Awards since 2023, Young Gunnette Award since 2024).

Name

Transport Women Australia Limited

Legal name

Transport Women Australia Limited

Website

https://transportwomen.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Transport Women Australia Limited is a Melbourne-based, member-based not-for-profit founded in 1999 that supports women in the Australian transport and logistics industry through membership tiers, scholarships, mentoring, licensing programs, and national events, funded by individual and corporate members plus enterprise sponsors including Volvo, NTI, Linfox, and Viva Energy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Australia (National)

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Membership: Annual membership fees providing access to mentoring, training opportunities, member rates to events, networking events, monthly newsletter, and opportunity to be profiled in the e-Newsletter and Member Spotlight.
2. Corporate Membership: Corporate membership at $500 per annum providing five nominated members with all individual benefits, up to five function attendees at member rates, and involvement opportunities at functions/conference.
3. Company Membership: Unlimited staff membership at $3,000 per annum with up to 30 event tickets at membership rates, newsletter distribution to 10 email addresses, and profiling opportunities.
4. Patron Membership: Once-only $1,500 membership fee providing all individual membership benefits plus recognition as a patron of the organization.
5. Sponsorships and Partnerships: TWAL receives support from corporate sponsors and partners including Foundation Business Partners (Volvo, NTI), Gold Partners (Linfox, Prime Creative Media), and Silver Partners (Viva Energy Australia) who fund scholarships, awards, and programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Transport Women Australia Limited is a member-based, not-for-profit organisation supporting women in all areas of the Australian transport and logistics industry. It sells annual memberships (Individual, Corporate, Company, Patron tiers) and delivers supporting programs including scholarships, mentoring, driver licensing pathways, leadership development, industry awards, and conferences. Its core deliverable is a community and professional development platform for women in transport and logistics.

Product overview

Transport Women Australia Limited is a member-based, not-for-profit organization supporting women in all areas of the transport and logistics industry. Its offerings consist of membership programs (Individual, Corporate, Company, and Patron tiers), professional development programs (Driving the Difference Scholarships, Creating Connections Mentoring Program, Dream Accelerator Leadership Program, Women Driving Transport Careers, and Learning Initiatives Breakfast Series), awards and recognition programs (Trish Pickering Memorial Award, Dream Maker Awards, Young Gunnette Award), and events including the annual Living the Dream Conference. These services work together to provide networking, mentoring, educational opportunities, and recognition for women working in or interested in the transport industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Driving the Difference Scholarships: Scholarship program established in 2019 with sponsor Daimler Trucks Australia Pacific for women in transport and logistics industry.
• Women Driving Transport Careers
• Dream Accelerator Leadership Program
• Creating Connections Mentoring Program
• Living the Dream Conference
• Trish Pickering Memorial Award
• Transport Women Dream Maker Awards
• Young Gunnette Award
• Learning Initiatives Breakfast Series

Products and services

• Individual Membership
• Corporate Membership Annual corporate membership at A$500 per annum offering all individual benefits plus five nominated members receiving full benefits, up to five function attendees at member rates, and involvement opportunities at functions and conferences.
• Company Membership Annual company membership at A$3,000 per annum providing unlimited staff membership (non-designated), up to 30 event tickets at membership rates per annum (excluding conference), 10 email addresses for newsletter distribution, networking events, and profiling opportunities.
• Patron Membership One-time patron membership at A$1,500 providing all individual membership benefits plus recognition as a patron of Transport Women Australia Limited.
• Driving the Difference Scholarships Scholarship program established in 2019 with Daimler Truck Australia Pacific, providing opportunities for women to enter or upskill in the transport and logistics industry through professional courses. Has supported 14 women since 2019 across road, rail, maritime, and manufacturing sectors.
• Creating Connections Mentoring Program Mentoring program that matches TWAL members seeking guidance with experienced industry professionals to foster personal and professional growth in the transport and logistics industry.
• Women Driving Transport Careers Female-only driver licensing program established in 2018 as a joint venture with Volvo Group Australia and Wodonga TAFE, enabling women to obtain truck licences and pursue employment at transport companies including Linfox, Australia Post/StarTrack, Alex Fraser/Hanson, Mainfreight, Visy, and Cleanaway. Over 40 women have obtained or upgraded their drivers licences.
• Dream Accelerator Leadership Program Leadership development program launched in 2024 with Wodonga TAFE, focused on developing emerging and current leaders to achieve aspirations in management and leadership within the transport industry. Has been successfully deployed across health, social work, travel, food processing, and manufacturing industries.
• Learning Initiatives Breakfast Series Networking and educational event series established in 2019 covering topics including health, finance, superannuation, and professional development for TWAL members. Sponsored by NTI, Move Bank, Teletrac Navman, NHVR, and TWUSUPER.
• Living the Dream Conference Annual conference bringing together transport industry professionals for networking, education, and recognition of achievements. Kickoff event hosted at PACCAR Bayswater in 2024.
• Trish Pickering Memorial Award Annual award recognising women dedicated to improving the road transport industry through continuous contribution, role modeling, strength, leadership, independence, and encouragement to future generations. Sponsored by Wes Pickering in memory of his late wife.
• Transport Women Dream Maker Awards Annual award program established in 2023 as a joint venture with the National Road Transport Museum, recognising women who work behind the scenes helping others achieve their dreams in the transport industry. Inaugural awards presented at the Festival of Transport in Alice Springs.
• Young Gunnette Award Annual award established in 2024, sponsored by Cummins Inc, recognising women under 30 who contribute to the transport and logistics industry above paid employment. Inaugural winner: Ainsleigh Thomas (2024).

Quantifiable outcome

• 240 women through scholarships (1990s) + 14 women since 2019
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Prime Creative MediacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 March 2024Gold Partner that has renewed annually. Prime Creative Media is a publishing company that supports TWAL through media partnerships and industry event coverage.
• Cummins InccoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 February 2024Sponsor of the Young Gunnette Award for women under 30 in transport. Long-time supporter and sponsor that announced the inaugural award in February 2024 at their apprentice intake with 33% female representation.
• Viva Energy AustraliacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 August 2023Silver Partner since 2023. Long-term sponsor committed to the advancement of women within transport and logistics. The partnership strengthens bonds between organizations and enables TWAL to continue programs.
• LinfoxcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 May 2023Gold Partner since 2023. Asia Pacific's largest privately-owned logistics company (24,000+ people). Linfox partners with TWAL for mentoring, networking events, government relations, and advocacy activities to increase female participation in transport.
• National Road Transport MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Joint venture partner for Transport Women Dream Maker Awards. The National Road Transport Museum (also known as National Road Transport Hall of Fame) co-presents awards recognizing women who work behind the scenes in the industry.
• Daimler Truck Australia PacificcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Sponsor of Driving the Difference Scholarships since 2019. Each year Daimler Truck provides scholarships for women to enter or advance in the transport and logistics industry through professional courses. The partnership has helped dozens of women access training and education opportunities.
• Volvo Group AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Foundation Business Partner and joint venture partner in Women Driving Transport Careers program with Wodonga TAFE since 2018. Volvo supports the female-only driver licensing program that allows women to obtain truck licences and employment in transport.
• Wodonga TAFEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Joint venture partner in Women Driving Transport Careers program and delivers the Dream Accelerator Leadership Program. Wodonga TAFE has successfully customized and deployed the program throughout various industries including health, social work, travel, food processing, and manufacturing.
• NTI (National Transport Insurance)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation Business Partner providing ongoing sponsorship and support for TWAL events and initiatives. NTI is a major transport insurance provider committed to supporting women in the industry.
• Volvo Trucks AustraliacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation Business Partner supporting TWAL through event sponsorship and industry advocacy. Part of the Volvo Group committed to diversity in transport.
• Wes PickeringcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Trish Pickering Memorial Award in memory of his late wife. Wes Pickering has been a long-term supporter of TWAL and presents the award annually to women dedicated to improving the transport industry.
• PACCAR AustraliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate member that has hosted facility tours (PACCAR Bayswater) and supported TWAL events including the 2024 Living the Dream Conference kickoff.
• Healthy Heads in Trucks & ShedsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTWAL partnered with Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds (HHTS) to support mental health and wellbeing initiatives in the transport industry. HHTS CEO Naomi Frauenfelder has presented at TWAL events.
• National Rural Women's CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTWAL is a member of the National Rural Women's Coalition (NRWC). TWAL Chair Jacquelene Brotherton serves as Vice President of NRWC, participating in delegations to Parliament and policy discussions.
• Australian Gender Equality CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTWAL is a member of the Australian Gender Equality Council, participating in initiatives and symposia related to gender equality in the workplace.
• Australian Trucking Association (ATA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTWAL became a member of ATA in 2024 and collaborates on industry events, conferences, and workforce development initiatives including Trucking Australia.
• RT HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate member and sponsor of Learning Initiatives Breakfast Series. RT Health is Australia's first registered health fund (founded 1889), now a division of HCF, providing corporate health cover solutions for the transport industry.
• NTI, Move Bank, Teletrac Navman, NHVR, TWUSUPERminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors of TWAL's Learning Initiatives Breakfast Series established in 2019, covering topics like health, finance, superannuation, and professional development for members.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WTS International: Global organization advancing women in transportation, offering membership tiers, mentoring, scholarship programs, and an annual conference. Closest international analog given direct industry overlap (transport) and shared female-focused mission.
• Chief Executive Women (CEW) Australia: Australian peak-body advancing women leaders across industries via membership programs, mentoring, awards, and policy advocacy (including ASX Gender Equality targets). Same not-for-profit association model and corporate partner structure as TWAL, though a broader cross-industry mandate.
• Women in Trucking: US-based nonprofit association founded to support women in the trucking and logistics industry through scholarships, mentoring, awards (including Driver of the Year and Image Team awards), and corporate partner programs. Highly comparable mission, governance structure, and revenue model (membership fees plus corporate sponsorship).
• Women in Transport (UK): UK-based organization supporting women across transport modes through events, mentoring, awards, and policy advocacy. Comparable scope (all transport modes), membership model, and advocacy positioning to TWAL.
• National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Australia: Australian nonprofit advancing women in the construction industry via membership tiers, mentoring, awards, scholarships, and trade expos. Structurally and operationally very similar to TWAL (women in a male-dominated trades sector), making it a strong Australian-region peer.

Broad incumbents

• Australian Trucking Association (ATA): National peak body representing truck operators across Australia; TWAL is an ATA member and collaborates on events such as Trucking Australia. ATA is a broader-incumbent industry association that dominates trucking-industry advocacy and events.

Others

• Diversity Council Australia: Australian independent diversity and inclusion peak body offering membership, research, and advisory services. TWAL is a member; DCA is a thematically related OTHERS peer providing DEI infrastructure rather than direct industry support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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