Women of the Future

Bravo.

From war-torn Afghanistan to the Australian Army, Kbora Ali has taken a path no Afghan woman has been on before her. Despite the many challenges, Kbora is realising her dream, writes Beverley Hadgraft.

As a trained nurse, Heather Hawkins knew the terrible things that her ovarian cancer could bring. What Heather didn't know was that her darkest hour would inspire her to become a marathon runner.

At just 26, Natasha Stott Despoja strode into Parliament House in her Doc Martens boots with a head full of idealism. By the time she left, Natasha was the youngest-ever leader of a political party.

The Australian Women’s Weekly AGL Women of the Future Awards celebrate inspiring young women who are making a difference. As we begin our search for this year’s winners, our 2018 judges offer insight and encouragement.

Dr Jodi Rowley is using a mobile phone app on her mission to help frogs bounce back. Samantha Trenoweth meets Jodi, her extraordinary mum and a room full of their little green friends.

I am woman. Hear me roar.

Sue-Ellen Lovett rides dressage at a top-level and is completely blind. She tells Melissa Field why sightlessness is no barrier to success.

''Street harassment is a bigger issue in our country than we like to acknowledge.''

When the first female foreign minister and an Order of Australia recipient dish out some pearls of wisdom, you listen.