The Future is Female: Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders

In a world that’s constantly changing, Toorak College is focused on preparing the next generation of leaders: young women who are confident, capable, and ready to make their mark. Our goal is to create an environment that nurtures essential skills, builds self-belief, and encourages bold aspirations, especially in areas where women have traditionally been under-represented.

Building Confidence, Resilience and Purpose

Confidence, resilience, and ambition sit at the heart of everything we do. Our curriculum is designed not just to educate but to challenge expectations by confronting bias, encouraging critical thinking, and recognising the unique strengths of each student. We create spaces where girls feel supported to take risks, explore their goals, and develop a strong sense of self. When they encounter setbacks, we help them build resilience by framing these setbacks as stepping stones, not roadblocks.

Young people thrive when they’re inspired to dream big and step beyond their comfort zones. Whether students are on stage, out on the sports field, deep in debate, or creating something that matters to them, co-curricular activities give them the chance to discover what they’re passionate about and grow through meaningful achievement. These experiences help them gain confidence through effort and perseverance, which builds resilience, leadership skills, and a clearer sense of who they are.

Redefining Leadership for the Future

Leadership is a key part of the Toorak experience. We offer opportunities at every year level for students to step up, speak out, and make a difference. Just as importantly, we explore what leadership actually looks like today, where empathy, collaboration, and emotional intelligence are at the forefront. By encouraging authenticity and embracing different leadership styles, we help students understand that leading with integrity is what truly makes an impact.

Strong role models matter, which is why we actively connect our students with women who are truly making their mark as leaders and innovators across diverse industries such as Engineering, Robotics, Tech and Finance. Hearing directly from those who have navigated challenges, especially in historically male-dominated fields, does more than just challenge stereotypes – it reshapes what our students believe is possible for themselves, giving them the confidence to pursue their own ambitions.

When a school provides opportunity, support, and vision, it becomes more than just a place to learn – it becomes a launch pad for what comes next. At Toorak College, we’re committed to helping every girl find her voice, realise her potential, and lead with purpose, whether that means taking a seat at the table or building an entirely new one.

Visit our Junior School and Senior School pages to learn more about how we nurture confidence, leadership, and purpose at every stage of a student’s journey.