Women’s economic influence extends far beyond the businesses they own. From the products they choose to buy to the brands they trust and the communities they shape, their impact is the focus of a new national survey from F5 Collective.
The Women’s Economy Survey aims to capture a more complete picture of how women contribute to Australia’s economy, with the findings set to inform a broader report examining where women create commercial value and what they need to build, grow and own more of the economy.
The initiative also offers eligible participants the opportunity to apply for one of five $5,000 grants, with $25,000 in total funding available.
What would Australia’s economy look like if women’s contributions were better understood? That’s the question underpinning the survey, a new initiative from F5 Collective designed to examine women’s economic influence and identify what they need to build, grow and own more of the economy.
“Women are not a niche within the economy they are shaping how it evolves,” said Tracey Warren, CEO and Founding Partner of F5 Collective.
The survey explores these contributions across three categories: Women Who Build, for those building, buying and growing businesses; Women Who Create, for women turning ideas, expertise, influence and community into commercial value; and Women Who Back, for those directing capital and demand through their financial decisions.
Women across Australia can participate in the survey, regardless of whether they own or run a business. It takes approximately three minutes to complete, after which eligible participants can choose to submit a separate, optional grant application.
The five grants will be awarded on merit, rather than by chance, with applications closing at 11.59 pm AEDT on November 16, 2026. Terms and eligibility apply.
The survey findings will inform The Women’s Economy Report, intended to support better decision-making across capital, business, policy and commercial partnerships.
The Women’s Economy Survey is available to eligible women across Australia: thewomenseconomysurvey.com
Terms and eligibility apply. Survey closes at 11.59pm AEDT on 16 November 2026. Grant entry is optional. Grants are awarded on merit, not by chance.
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