Are You a Migrant Woman Entrepreneur in Australia? You can Share Your Story with University Researchers
Running a business as a migrant woman comes with its own set of challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned along the way. Now, researchers at the University of Tasmania want to hear about it.
Vandhana Ranshari Dunuwila, a PhD candidate at the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, is conducting a study exploring the experiences of migrant women entrepreneurs in Australia. Supervised by Dr Desmond Tutu Ayentimi, Dr Roshni Narendran, and Dr James Elvis Mbiro, the research aims to better understand the factors that shape migrant women’s journeys in business, and how they can be better supported going forward.
If you’re a migrant woman running your own business, your story could help shape a more supportive environment for women like you across Australia.
Who Can Participate?
- Women born outside Australia
- Who own and operate a business in Australia
- Who have been in business for at least 3 years or more
What’s Involved?
- One interview, approximately 45–50 minutes long
- Conducted via Zoom (audio only) or in person, where feasible
- Participation is completely voluntary and confidential
Why It Matters
By sharing your experiences, you can help researchers — and, in turn, policymakers and support organisations — gain a deeper understanding of what it really means to build and run a business as a migrant woman in Australia. Your insights could contribute to better support systems for the next generation of migrant women entrepreneurs.
How to Get Involved
For more information or to take part in the study, please contact:
Vandhana Dunuwila (PhD Candidate) 📧 [email protected]
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This study has been approved by the University of Tasmania Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC), Approval Number H40660.
