Every woman deserves the chance to step confidently into a brighter future. At Dress for Success NSW & ACT, we provide free professional styling and clothing, career support, and job readiness programs to empower women as they overcome barriers to employment.

This International Women’s Day, our Empower Every Step campaign highlights the transformative journey of women working toward financial independence. With your support, we can provide the tools, resources, and encouragement women need to succeed.

For the women we support, every step forward is monumental.

A professional outfit can unlock confidence, a one-on-one career support session can open doors, and job-readiness programs can create new opportunities. With your help, we can empower more women across NSW & ACT to take these crucial steps towards employment and financial independence.

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Take 5,000 Steps to Empower! 


This March, challenge yourself to walk 5,000 steps a day for a week or a month—one for every woman who accesses Dress for Success’ free styling and career support services across Australia each year.

Step up solo or with a team to fundraise throughout the month and support our Empower Every Step campaign. Every step you take helps provide free styling and clothing, support services, and job-readiness programs, empowering women to build a brighter, more independent future.

Commit to the challenge, get sponsored, and make every step count. 

Meet Cristina

Cristina’s journey with Dress for Success NSW & ACT is a powerful reminder of how support and styling can help women step back into their careers with confidence and self-assurance.

Partner With Us

This International Women’s Day, take action to empower women on their path to economic independence. Partner with Dress for Success NSW & ACT to create real impact—whether it’s through fundraising, hosting a speaker, making a donation, or organising a clothing drive.

Together, we can support more women to step confidently into their future.

Our Free Services Empowers a Woman's Every Step

Styling and Presentation Skills

We provide quality pre-loved clothing, styling and presentation skills to women needing to present themselves well at:

  • Job interviews
  • Starting a new job
  • Starting work for further education
  • Court appearances
  • On release from prison
  • Affirming gender as a woman
  • Important life events 


    Our Styling Services

Career Support Program

We offer a holistic suite of practical workshops job search and personal development workshops to help women develop the skills and confidence to maximise chances of job search and career success.

We partner with industry experts to deliver tailored individual assistance:

  • Resume Review
  • Cover Letter Review
  • Resume & LinkedIn Profile Review
  • Mock Interview
  • Career Coaching

Online Career Hub

The Dress for Success Career Hub is an exciting online portal for women, anywhere in Australia, that helps at every step of the job search and career journey; Get the Job, Got the Job, Thrive in the Job.

Jobseekers will find an abundance of career resources, practical tips and advice that can be accessed 24/7. Weekly Live Online Workshops are facilitated by industry experts in a supportive, engaging environment.

Visit the Career Hub 

You can make a difference today


Your generous donation, regardless of its size, transforms the lives of women, enabling them to embark on their career journey, secure a brighter financial future, and enhance their overall well-being.

We are grateful for your generosity and support.

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About Dress for Success NSW & ACT

Each year, more than 3,000 women from metropolitan, regional, and rural New South Wales come to Dress for Success NSW & ACT for support.

We support women from all walks of life in achieving economic independence by providing professional clothing, a supportive network, and a wide range of career development services, all offered at no cost. By empowering women with the tools and confidence needed to secure employment, we help them create a brighter more independent future.