About Future Forte
Future Forte is a gender equity initiative for international students.
Founded in 2018, we are dedicated to inspiring, connecting, and empowering you on your journey in Australia. Our mission is to create a safe, supportive and enriching community for international students to flourish in their new home away from home.
Our Story is Your Story.
Future Forte understands the international student experience – we have all lived it! Our team consists of international students and alumni from diverse countries and cultural backgrounds. We have firsthand knowledge of the challenges faced and are dedicated to offering guidance, and unwavering support.
Our mission is to elevate our members’ journeys by creating opportunities to forge meaningful connections for their futures. We are committed to empowering international students while they study, live and work in Australia.
We make unique impacts.
✔️ Flagship annual Future Forte Conference
✔️ Primary offering in Victoria on international students equity and inclusion
✔️ Only charity organisation focusing on international students gender equity in Australia
✔️ Leading voice for inclusion of international students
✔️ Supported by Victorian Government, City of Melbourne, and major Universities
✔️ Diverse community of international students from 55+ countries
✔️ Building inclusive student leaders – 35+ and counting
Our vision is for all international students to thrive in Australia.
Our mission is to provide peer-led support, resources and opportunities to international students, focusing on underrepresented women and gender diverse people, fostering a sense of belonging and well-being through community engagement and empowerment.
Our Values
Future Forte is conceived based on a set of values that remains the True North of our initiatives, people and decisions.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Bridging the divide between gender identities, cultures and disciplines, Future Forte believes in equal human rights, opportunities and cohesion.
Global Thinking
Harnessing the unique value that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the workforce and promoting global citizenship.
Innovation
Stimulating fresh ideas and mindsets to solve problems of tomorrow, building future diverse leaders.
Empowerment
Developing the skills, knowledge and resilience within international student women and gender diverse individuals to drive their future.
Genuine Connection
Fostering connections with leading individuals and organisations to enrich their learning journeys and beyond.