Strategic Plan 2026-2030

WISA is a not for-profit, independent, productive organisation and network.

A Sustainable WISA

WISA has the people, funding, governance and systems needed to deliver its purpose now and into the future.

We will focus on

  • Grow and diversify WISA's income, with revenue coming from reliable and recurring sources.
  • Maintain sound governance, financial oversight and risk management.
  • Support and sustain WISA's workforce.
  • Strengthen WISA's systems, information and evaluation practices to support efficient delivery, accountability and ongoing improvement.

Progress looks like

  • A diverse and reliable income base supports core operations and agreed priorities.
  • Governance responsibilities and decision-making are clear, with effective financial oversight and risk management.
  • WISA's workforce is supported and appropriately resourced.
  • Fit-for-purpose systems and reliable evidence guide decisions, improve delivery and communicate impact.

A Connected Membership Community

WISA members feel welcomed, connected and supported, with access to relevant learning, information and opportunities.

We will focus on

  • Listen to members and respond to changing needs, experiences and priorities.
  • Create welcoming and purposeful oversight for members to connect and build relationships.
  • Provide and promote relevant learning, mentoring, leadership and professional development opportunities.
  • Strengthen the value and experience of membership and build meaningful relationships with seafood businesses and organisations.

Progress looks like

  • Members report stronger connection, support and belonging.
  • Members value and use the information, benefits and opportunities available through WISA.
  • Member participation, retention and overall membership grow sustainably.
  • The community increasingly reflects the diversity of the seafood industry, with seafood businesses and organisations engaging with and supporting it.

Women's Voices, Visibility and Influence

Women's knowledge, experience and leadership are visible and valued, having genuine influence in shaping the future of the seafood industry.

We will focus on

  • Champion the knowledge, achievements and leadership of women across the seafood industry.
  • Bring women's voices and member insights into industry discussions and decisions.
  • Gather and share evidence about women's experiences and barriers affecting participation and progression.
  • Strengthen WISA's role as a trusted and constructive voice for women in seafood.

Progress looks like

  • Women's expertise, achievements and leadership are increasingly visible and recognised across the seafood industry.
  • Women supported by WISA report greater visibility and recognition in opportunities to contribute.
  • WISA's evidence and member insights are shared with industry leaders and decision-makers.
  • WISA contributes to relevant industry discussions and can demonstrate where its insights have informed decisions, practices or change.

Strong Collaborations and Partnerships

WISA works with seafood organisations, leaders and allies to support women and strengthen inclusion across the seafood industry.

We will focus on

  • Build and maintain constructive relationships with seafood organisations.
  • Engage members, men, allies and industry leaders in practical conversations about women's participation, progression and leadership.
  • Work with partners to share learning and practical approaches that strengthen inclusion in workplaces and across the seafood industry.
  • Develop purposeful partnerships that support shared priorities and extend WISA's reach, knowledge and impact.

Progress looks like

  • Partners recognise WISA as a trusted, constructive and practical partner.
  • A growing range of seafood organisations, leaders and allies engage with WISA's work.
  • Partners use and share WISA's evidence, insights and resources.
  • Collaborative initiatives deliver clear benefits for women, WISA members and participating organisations.
Women in Seafood

Contact us

Jane Cowan - WISA Executive Officer
Email: hello@womeninseafood.org.au

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