Overview

Australian Professionals of Colour (APOC) is an organisation that aims to maximise the potential and contribution of its members by providing them with the platform to build meaningful connections, develop new skills and create a powerful network of allies. From little to no representation of role models, lack of understanding of the Australian leadership culture, limited access to a professional network, challenges in balancing family with work and battling imposter syndrome, Australian Professionals of Colour face unique challenges when it comes advancing their careers in Corporate Australia or starting a business. At APOC, we’re shining the light on important issues that hinder the growth of its community. We do this by challenging the status quo through discussions and debate. We raise awareness about factors that hinder growth – unconscious bias, discrimination against and non-inclusion of professionals of colour at different hierarchies in organizations and industries in Australia. For our members in the APOC community, our purpose is 3-fold: • To build a supportive community of professionals • Access to grow personal and professional networks and • Provide opportunities and tools to upskill their professional development. We facilitate these objectives for our members by providing them with: • Avenues to meet in-person to foster connections and build meaningful relationships • Provide access to a community of professionals who are leaders in their industries • Hold 1 hour masterclass each month on selected topics that aim to assist professionals in their corporate careers. Our community is growing, and we’re excited about where we’re headed. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay in touch.