EMILY's List Australia

EMILY's List is Australias only financial, political and personal support network for progressive Labor women in Australian politics. EMILY is an acronym which stands for Early Money Is Like Yeast it makes the dough rise. Giving women candidates financial support early in their campaigns provides them with the foundations on which to build a succes... sful campaign and attract more financial support. Early Money donations are lump sums given by the organisation to EMILY's List candidates in targeted marginal seats. These donations are designed to give candidates a head-start on the campaign trail and to draw out further donors. Early Money is raised by EMILYs List through income-generating activities such as membership, national events, merchandise sales and fee for service training. Donate to the Early Money Fund. EMILYs List also facilitates Direct Donations to EMILY's List candidates through our website, social media and bulletins to members. We provide the opportunity through our website for people to donate directly to individual candidates, with 100% of these funds going to the chosen candidates. EMILYs List Australia was the first Australian political organisation to provide this facility for candidates. Visit our candidates page during elections to make a directed donation . All EMILYs List endorsed candidates are matched with mentors experienced current or former women MPs, unionists or community campaigners to provide advice and support during election campaigns. Practical and personal support on the campaign trail is highly valued by EMILYs List candidates and fosters connections between geographically and generationally disperse women leaders. We also keep up regular email, phone and personal contact with candidates during their campaign and provide messages and gifts of appreciation for their hard work after campaigns finish. EMILY's List provides endorsed candidates with political training in key areas important to women. Depending on the needs of candidates in each state or territory, local EMILY's ...Read More