AIPM Balance

AIPM Balance enhances the skills and knowledge of women in public safety, building their influence and responsibility to support better organisational performance.

AIPM Balance has been a foundational development and professional networking opportunity since it's inception in 2015. The AIPM Balance program draws upon the key successful elements of Balance – effective development, professional networking and real time workplace application.

Learning Outcomes

• Deploy their leadership strengths to drive organisational performance.
• Navigate specific challenges for women in police and public safety leadership roles.
• Influence decision-makers in their organisation to shape solutions to improve gender diversity outcomes.
• Balance personal and work commitments to develop their full leadership potential.

"I have attended leadership courses previously but nothing as thought-provoking, transformative and practical (skills to use) as this course.​"

Balance participant

Who should attend?

This program is best suited to participants within the range of Snr. Sergeant (APS6) and Inspector (EL1). Mentors and syndicate leaders will be drawn from high ranks and levels of experience.

"The external presenters brought a lot of value to the program with such an expansive range of experience, concepts and learnings. It was so valuable to receive them in the one program.​"

Balance participant

Program Delivery Team

AIPM Balance is managed by the AIPM delivery team, supported by a professional cohort of mentors, many of whom are graduates of previous Balance programs. The program is also supported by subject matter experts in gender, diversity and leadership; and notable female public leaders.

Key dates

2025-26

The Balance program is full for the remainder of 2025-26

Balance 1
Enrolment: 4 August 2025
Residential: 15-19 September 2025

Balance 2
Enrolment: 6 April 2026
Residential: 18-22 May 2026

2026-27

Balance 1
Enrolment: 27 July 2026
Residential: 21-25 September 2026

Balance 2
Enrolment: 22 March 2027
Residential: 17-21 May 2027

Price

Residential
$4,750 (ANZ Police)
$5,225 (Multi-Agency)

Accolades

The Balance program has received several honours, including the awards; ‘Excellence in Law Enforcement for Women Initiative 2017’ from the Australasian Council of Women and Policing Award’s and the Silver award at the Queensland Police Commissioner’s awards; and as finalists for the ‘Dame Quentin Bryce Award for Gender Equity in the Workplace’ from the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) and the Performance award from the Queensland Premier’s Award for Excellence, in 2016.