Let's make this International Women's Day a catalyst for impact and progress. 

International Women’s Day matters deeply to Dress for Success NSW & ACT because it’s a moment to reflect and to act. While we celebrate women’s progress, we also recognise that opportunity, economic participation and confidence are not evenly experienced.

For many women, the path forward isn’t blocked by ability, but by circumstance such as career disruption, financial pressure, or a loss of confidence after setback.

We provide practical, confidence-building support at the moment it matters most. Through professional styling and presentation, one-on-one career support and coaching, and job-readiness programs, we help women step forward feeling prepared, capable and confident.

As International Women’s Day draws to a close, there is still time to make a powerful impact. For the next five days, every donation to Dress for Success NSW & ACT will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $5,000. 

That means your gift can go twice as far to help women move forward with confidence through the practical support they need for work and life. 

When women have access to the right support at the right time, confidence grows, opportunities open up, and futures can change. Thank you for standing with women, and helping empower every step!

 

Fundraise With Us

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. 

Thank you to our Fundraisers

5,000 STEPS TO EMPOWER - LEADERBOARD

Meet Stephania

“DFS gave me back the confidence that had gone dormant. I carry myself differently now, with my shoulders back and my head high.”

Meet Barbara

 “I was able to love myself again in the mirror. I felt like I was no longer an inmate or street junkie. I was beautiful again.”

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

                Visit the Career Hub 

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 

THANKS TO OUR RETAIL PARTNERS

$20 from every purchase of the Dharma collection between 3rd –  9th March will be donated to empower women toward economic independence.
Shop in-store (excluding David Jones) and online

Throughout March Arms Of Eve will be donating $1 from every sale to Dress For Success.

Shop online in March to help women step confidently into employment. 

On Sunday 8th March, ECCO is donating 10% of sales to Dress for Success
in- store (excluding outlets) and online.

On Sunday 8th March, 10% of Forever New sales online
and in-store will go to Dress for Success.

 

On Sunday 8th March, Purebaby is generously donating 5% of all full price items in-store and online.



Between Friday 6th March - Sunday 8th March, Vanessa Megan Skincare is generously donating 5% of every order purchased online

On Sunday 8th March, Figur is donating 5% of online sales to Dress for Success.

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.