The Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) is proud to join the national rollout of Chamber Change: Small Business, a pioneering women-in-business program designed to empower aspiring female leaders and business owners across Australia.
Led by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and supported by the Federal Government’s Advancing Gender Equality in Gender Segregated Industries grant program, the initiative is set to transform small business leadership opportunities for women nationwide.
Chamber Change: Small Business will be piloted across participating chambers between July 2025 and January 2026. This expansion forms part of ACCI’s broader Future Makers initiative for aspiring and current women small business owners, which also includes education, thought leadership and Australia’s premier Women in Small Business Summit.
Chamber Change offers women in small business the chance to access:
- Leadership development and empowerment training
- Inspiration and valuable insights from female business leaders
- Networking and collaboration opportunities
- Practical skills and coaching
The program will run in Hobart between 9th October and 20th November 2025 and thanks to Federal Government funding, participation is fully subsidised - meaning there is no cost to attend the program.
Program details:
- Three in-person three-hour sessions (held three-weekly)
- Presenting with Purpose coaching
- Personal development workshops
- Official Chamber Change accreditation on completion
- Networking lunches included
Eligibility:
- Women considering small business ownership
- Women who currently own or have a management role in a small business and are seeking to strengthen their leadership skills
- Women wanting to build networks and gain practical advice to grow their businesses
No previous leadership program experience is required - just a willingness to learn, connect and grow!
The program will run between 9th October and 20th November 2025 and thanks to Federal Government funding, participation is fully subsidised - meaning there is no cost to attend the program.
How to learn more and register your interest:
Download a copy of our FAQs HERE.
Complete an Expression of Interest at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/chamberchangetcci
Expressions of Interest close 5pm Monday 22nd September 2025.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and lead with the support of the TCCI and our Chamber Change Champions!
MEET OUR CHAMPIONS
The Chamber Change Program is guided by inspirational female leaders, Champions of the Tasmanian business community.
Dr Terri Simpkin
Associate Professor in Management and founder of mischief insight and impact, a consulting firm specialising in organisational and personal capability development. Terri has had a broad international career in the education sector and also held private sector leadership roles in strategic human resources, strategy and business management.
Sara Maynard
Sara is a proud Tasmanian Aboriginal woman and respected community leader based in Lutruwita/Tasmania. With over 20 years’ experience in Aboriginal community development and cultural advocacy, she is a driving force for change, equity, and self-determination
Vanessa Field
Founder of Vanessa Field Consulting and co-owner of a boutique accommodation business in Hobart. Vanessa made history as the first woman to serve as Chief of Staff to a Tasmanian Premier, after more than a decade in senior advisory roles across multiple governments.
Cheryl Gray
Catherine Loppy
Cecelia Catherine Loppy is a passionate Tasmanian entrepreneur and author who loves writing about purpose and motivating people to discover their talents and maximise their potentials in every season of life.
Catherine, as many call her, is an authentic and inspiring speaker, writer, blogger and a Project Manager in the Construction industry.
Simone de Haas
As a champion of change and advocate for women in business, Simone de Haas explores the courage and decisions needed to navigate the twists and turns of a career journey. This session is a rallying call for women of all ages to use their voices with clarity and conviction - stepping forward with confidence to shape not only their businesses, but their futures.