F5 Collective
The Women’s
Economy Survey
A new picture of women in the economy.
Only
5
Core Questions
Approx.
3 min
To Complete
Five
$5,000
Grants
Why your experience matters
Women build businesses, create value and shape demand. Yet existing data captures only part of that contribution.
The Women’s Economy Survey puts your experience on the record, gathering evidence directly from women across Australia to show how they build, create and back the modern economy.
Five core questions. Approximately three minutes. The option to apply for one of five $5,000 grants.*
Terms and eligibility apply. Grants are awarded on merit, not by chance. Survey closes at 11.59pm AEDT on 16 November 2026.
THE WOMEN’S ECONOMY SURVEY
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
01. ABOUT THE SURVEY
What is The Women’s Economy Survey?
The Women’s Economy Survey is a national research initiative conducted by F5 Collective.
The Survey is designed to build a clearer picture of how women build businesses, create new forms of value, and influence where money is spent.
Why is F5 Collective running the survey?
Women’s businesses and the ways they create value continue to evolve. Our understanding needs to keep pace.
The Survey will help F5 Collective understand where women see opportunity, what stands in their way, and what they need to build, buy and grow businesses.
These insights will inform our work on capital solutions, ownership pathways and commercial support.
When does the survey close?
Monday, 16 November 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT.
02. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Do respondents need to own a business?
No. The Women Who Back track includes women whose purchases, recommendations and trust shape which businesses grow.
Which track should I choose?
Each participant must select the track that best reflects how they participate in the economy:
Women Who Build — I own or run a business.
Women Who Create — I create content or build a community online.
Women Who Back — I influence which businesses grow through what I choose to buy and support.
If more than one track applies, choose the one that best reflects the experience you’d like to share.
How long does the survey take?
The Survey includes five core questions and takes approximately three minutes to complete.
If you choose to apply for a grant, allow a little extra time for your written response.
03. THE FINDINGS
What will the responses inform?
Responses will contribute to The Women’s Economy Report and help F5 Collective build a clearer picture of how women create value through business ownership, content creation and purchasing decisions.
Alongside our research and direct market experience, these insights will inform the capital solutions and commercial support we develop.
04. PRIVACY & CONSENT
How will my information be used?
Personal information and Survey responses will be collected, used and disclosed in accordance with the F5 Collective Privacy Policy and any collection notice displayed at the point of entry.
Individual responses will remain confidential, and participants will not be publicly identified without their permission. However, aggregate data will be used in our reports.
Do I need to consent to marketing communications?
No. Consent to receive F5 Collective marketing communications and other updates is separate and optional.
A participant’s marketing choice will not affect their Survey participation, Grant eligibility, assessment or selection.
05. THE GRANTS
Do I need to apply for a grant?
No. Grant entry is optional and separate from completing the Survey.
What are the grants?
F5 Collective will award five grants of AUD $5,000 each, with a total grant pool of AUD $25,000.
How do I enter?
To apply for a grant:
Access the Survey through the F5 Collective website (f5collective.com) or an authorised campaign link.
Complete the required participant information and questions within your selected Track.
Submit a written entry of no more than 100 words in response to the track-specific question.
Accept the Terms through the grant-entry checkbox.
Submit the Survey during the Entry Period.
What are the grant entry questions?
Women Who Build
Tell us how this challenge is affecting your business and what solving it would make possible.
Women Who Create
Tell us how this challenge is limiting what you have created and what solving it would make possible.
Women Who Back
Tell us what you wish businesses understood better about you and what needs to change.
How will entries be assessed?
Eligible entries will be assessed on merit by F5 Collective against the following criteria:
How directly and thoughtfully the entry addresses the track-specific question.
The strength of the insight into the participant’s lived experience and participation in the economy.
How clearly the entry communicates a specific experience, challenge or opportunity.
The distinctiveness and authenticity of the perspective shared.
At least one grant will be awarded to an eligible participant from each Track.
When will grant recipients be notified?
By 25 November 2026.
Who is eligible for a grant?
Full eligibility requirements are set out in the Grant Terms and Eligibility.
06. QUESTIONS & SUPPORT
Who can I contact with questions?
For questions about the Grants:
Email: survey@f5collective.com
Subject line: Women’s Economy Grant
For general questions about the Survey:
Email: survey@f5collective.com
F5 COLLECTIVE
Capital. Commerce. Change.
Website: f5collective.com