Unlocking Australia's women-owned supply chain potential.
Women-Owned Business Australia (WOBA) connects women-owned businesses with purchasing decision-makers, strengthens supplier capability, and shapes more inclusive procurement practices across Australia.
WOBA is Australia’s first dedicated procurement and certification initiative focused solely on women-owned businesses, founded by Entrepreneurial & Small Business Women Australia (ESBWA).
The Women-Owned Business Ecosystem
The Women-Owned Business Ecosystem identifies, verifies, prepares and actively connects women-owned businesses into procurement supply chains.
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A growing database of women-owned suppliers
Building Australia's first database dedicated to platforming women-owned businesses of all sizes.
Registration is free, increasing visibility for women-owned businesses and making it easier for organisations committed to supplier diversity to source from registered and certified suppliers.
We’re building an expanded platform that will house practical procurement resources, templates and educational tools to support ongoing learning for both buyers and suppliers.
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Certification for women-owned businesses
Developing a nationally recognised certification for women-owned businesses.
This certification will provide buyers with confidence and transparency, while giving women founders formal recognition that strengthens their credibility in procurement processes. The pathway will be clear, accessible and aligned with industry expectations.
Coming soon. Join the waitlist to be notified when certification is available.
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Clear procurement-readiness pathways
Structured support through in-person workshops, online masterclasses and industry-specific procurement education.
These sessions focus on practical capability development, including tender readiness, compliance requirements, pricing strategy and capability statement development. Guest speakers and industry experts contribute to a growing ecosystem that actively supports women-owned businesses to compete and scale.
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Shaping the future of procurement for women-owned businesses in NSW.
In a nationwide first, ESBWA is proudly supported by the NSW Government to strengthen access to procurement for women-owned businesses. Learn more about opportunities available for women-owned businesses in NSW.
Why This Matters
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Until now, Australia has not had a dedicated advocacy body focused specifically on women-owned businesses within procurement and economic policy.
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Women-owned businesses remain underrepresented, with only 1% of government contracts and spending by large businesses on suppliers globally going to women-owned businesses.
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We have the opportunity to ensure that women are given greater opportunities to achieve economic security by reducing barriers to procurement.
We believe in purposeful procurement.
Procurement is one of the most powerful levers we have to drive economic participation and close the gender wealth gap, but only if access is deliberate, supported, and inclusive.
WOBA makes it easier for businesses, governments and institutions to find and work with women-owned suppliers, aligning real opportunities with real businesses, empowering organisations to meet their inclusion goals and helping women-led businesses access the connections that move them forward.
Whether you're a buyer committed to inclusion, or a woman-led business ready to grow, we help make the right connections happen.
Join the Supplier Database
Whether you’re just starting out or you’re already procurement-ready, the Women-Owned Business Australia Supplier Database is designed for you.
We connect women-led businesses across Australia with buyers who are actively seeking to diversify their supply chains, and we make sure you’re supported at every stage of the journey.
Registering your business is free and takes around 15 minutes.
Why join?
Access exclusive procurement opportunities.
Be matched with buyers actively seeking women-owned businesses.
Receive the latest procurement updates, advice and invitations to events.
Be part of a groundbreaking movement that is shaping the future of procurement.
Free to join.
Procurement Readiness Workshops
Designed for women-owned businesses of all sizes, our free workshops focus on procurement readiness, helping you understand how to win contracts, navigate supplier requirements and position your business for success.
Sessions will cover key sectors including construction, AI, technology, hospitality and professional services, and will feature industry leaders and experts sharing practical insights, opportunities and strategies.
Register your interest below to learn about upcoming workshops.
Helping organisations to increase their supplier diversity.
Delivering a strategic matching service that connects buyers with verified women-owned suppliers.
We work closely with organisations to understand upcoming opportunities and supplier diversity objectives, ensuring women-owned businesses can be meaningfully integrated into supply chains.
Beyond introductions, we support supplier readiness and capability where needed to help ensure successful, sustainable procurement outcomes for both buyers and suppliers.
We can connect you with the right women-owned businesses to meet your procurement needs. Get in touch today to explore how we can support your business.