Allies
EDUCATION
SUPPORT
ACTION
For MEN TO
CREATE BETTER
OPPORTUNITIES
FOR WOMEN
From part of the problem to part of the solution
White men in the creative, media and marketing industries significantly outnumber women in leadership positions.
This directly and indirectly puts women at a distinct disadvantage when it comes to pay, promotion, justice and opportunity.
At best, bias restricts opportunities. At worst, power is abused and the behaviour towards women is literally criminal.
Allies works with men to better understand and educate the principles, behaviours and language that can make a difference to the opportunities given to women in the industry.
The program has been updated and improved in 2024 in collaboration with Women's Health Victoria.
CIRCLES - SMALL GROUPS OF MEN, SUPPORTING WOMEN
HOW DOES ALLIES WORK?
Allies meet once a week for 6 weeks to discuss and learn how to role model behaviours that can make a difference towards the opportunities given to women and improve attitudes in our industry.
connected online within the same time zone
Support & Education
Each weekly session brings participants together in groups of 8-10 people. Sessions typically cover:
Discuss observations and experiences from the previous month
Facilitated discussion by a trained Allies leader
A structured program developed by experts
Action planning for change in your workplace and communities
Mix of online, self-paced learning, real-time face-to-face sessions & digital community
Minimum 6 week Commitment
This is a weekly commitment that you’ll need to factor in before you sign up. In order for the process to have a lasting benefit you need to make sure you can make the sessions and be open and honest in your reflections and feedback. Allies Circles are all about giving and receiving with peers. Creating a group that can trust each other to be there when needed.
best suited for MEN WHO ARE READY
TO STOP BEING SILENT
AND SPEAK UP AGAINST
MISOGYNISTIC BEHAVIOUR
Who IS ALLIES For?
Never Not Creative Allies is best suited for men in the creative. media and marketing industry who are ready to build their confidence and become an ally to women who are being treated poorly in our industry. They provide a safe space for men to share observations, past mistakes, and potential solutions for the future. Facilitated by trained Facilitators, each Allies Circle shares tips from leaders who have already been through the program.
How It Works
Complete the online training program created in collaboration with Women's Health Victoria.
Weekly sessions for discussions and commitment to a small amount of homework for next session.
Private messaging channel for your group. Chosen by facilitator and participants.
“Over the countless conversations we’ve had with men, we realised many want to help but don’t know how - so we decided to create a safe space for men to learn the tools to listen and contribute to the fight for gender equality 365 days a year..”
Jasmin Bedir, Founder, Fuck The Cupcakes and leading the charge in the Be The Change campaign.