“Women Photograph is a non-profit that launched in 2017 to elevate the voices of women* and nonbinary visual journalists. The private database includes more than 1,000 independent documentary photographers based in 100+ countries and is available privately to any commissioning editor or organization. Women Photograph also operates an annual series of project grants, a year-long mentorship program, an annual skills-building workshop, and a travel fund to help women and nonbinary photographers access professional development opportunities.”

“Women Photographers Australia aims to combine activism and photography by utilising a growing network of female and non-binary photographers to advocate with their photography. Photography and activism go hand in hand and by coming together and with our collective talents we hope to provoke change.”

WH!P is a collective of female-identifying and non-binary photographers formed to facilitate professional opportunities, mutual support and collaboration. “We believe that the world should be shown through a lens as diverse as the real world.”

Founded in 2017 the Australian photo collective ‘Lumina’ is a united group of award-winning women and non-binary photographic artists “breaking ground in visual storytelling and dissemination.” They are committed to revealing diverse stories and narratives within the Australian landscape and beyond, Lumina’s primary aim is to build capacity through collaboration and community. “Each artist brings to the collective a unique voice and vision.” (Lumina is a collective made up of individuals who identify as, or have lived as a woman, or identifies as non-binary)

“Agender is a platform for change for female photographers. It is designed to be a powerful alliance for female creatives that will affect change in the photographic industry in Australia.” (Founded by Cybele Malinowski and Angela Liang).

Sally Brownbill, with an extensive career in the creative industries established ‘The Brownbill Effect’ in 2013. “A one-stop-shop where creatives, photographers, business and industry influencers can connect.” Sally and her team offer a wide variety of support from consulting, a creative directory to an assistant register and more.

“A community made collective of established, emerging, and aspiring Blak Photographers & Videographers across Australia.”

“Since its inception in 2000, Oculi has been the leading contemporary influence in Australian photographic documentary practice via the work and recognition of our members. “ Their work is also represented throughout Europe and Japan by L’Agence VU in Paris (2003-now).

Descriptio“Image Makers Association Australia represents professional and emerging photographers In Australia through education, advocacy, celebration and connection. We work on behalf of our Members to improve the business landscape for the profession, building confidence in the value of photography and ensuring image making remains a viable career path into the future.”n goes here

“The MEAA has been the union for people working across the arts, entertainment, sports, outdoor, music and events industries – those behind the scenes and on centre stage for decades. In Australia, MEAA is a member of the Australian Press Council, the Australian Copyright Council, and the Australia’s Right To Know media industry lobbying group.”

“The Australian Copyright Council (ACC) is an independent, not-for-profit Community Legal Service (CLS) dedicated to promoting understanding of copyright law and its application. It was established in 1968, the same year as the enactment of the Australian Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).”oes here