Connect. Collaborate. Contribute.
A vibrant community of experienced women connecting, supporting, and empowering one another as we transition from professional life into a new phase of meaningful contribution.
Sage Connection is a community of experienced professional women united by a shared purpose. We want to stay connected, feel valued, and continue contributing to our communities in ways that matter as we grow older. We know that together, we hold a wealth of collective wisdom that is not being properly valued or harnessed. Sage is about giving older women the opportunity to share what they have learned, provide insight and mentor the next generation.
Sage Connection is a space where women's wisdom is recognised, amplified, and put into action. Together we continue to make a difference — uplifting each other and the communities we live in.
Through regular Sage Connection gatherings, mentoring opportunities, reflective sessions and outreach, we connect women who are keen to make a difference and provide the support they need to do so.
Build meaningful relationships through intimate group conversations, mentoring circles, and shared-interest forums.
Share lived experience and compassionate peer support during life's most meaningful transitions.
Remain active, inspired, and genuinely valued within a community that celebrates your experience and contribution.
Through collaboration and contribution, Sage Connection members identify community needs and design achievable, meaningful projects to address them.
Members utilise their skills, leadership, and time to support projects with mentoring, workshops, strategic oversight, and pastoral guidance.
Get InvolvedBy fostering authentic relationships and real opportunities to give back, Sage Connection creates lasting impact — strengthening women, communities, and future generations.The Sage Connection Mission
Led by women who believe deeply in the power of connection, experience, and contribution.
Wendy enjoyed a long and rewarding career as a Clinical Professor in Pediatric Dentistry, where she combined clinical expertise with a passion for teaching, mentoring, and supporting the next generation of health professionals. Today, she is embracing a new direction as a co-founder of Sage Connection, a women’s community focused on connection, engagement, and purposeful contribution. Inspired by the belief that experience, wisdom, and relationships matter deeply at every stage of life, She is helping to build a welcoming space for women to form meaningful connections, share ideas, and participate in community-focused initiatives.
Kris is the Community Lead & Co-Founder of Sage Connection. Kris has sustained a lifelong commitment to learning, leadership, and community, and she brings that passion and energy with her into Sage. With 25 years of experience as an educator and leader, Kris has developed a keen understanding of the tools that young people need to succeed in and out of the classroom. She has trained and mentored generations of young educators across the country. Kris believes that everyone's talents deserve to be nurtured, and she works hard to create spaces and opportunities where people feel empowered to learn and grow.
Passionate about building real connection and community, Kris leads with integrity, warmth, and purpose. She is deeply committed to uplifting women, helping them to step into their power and use their voices and skills for good.
Gatherings and initiatives designed to inform, inspire, and create real impact together.
Our events create space for meaningful conversation, shared learning, and connection. From mentoring circles to workshops and community gatherings, each event offers an opportunity to engage and reflect.
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Everything you need to know about Sage Connection.
Sage Connection is currently based in Australia. Our gatherings and events are held locally, and we are growing our community in new areas. If you are interested in Sage coming to your area, please get in touch.
Sage Connection is for experienced professional women who want to stay connected, contribute meaningfully, and continue making a difference in their communities. Whether you are recently retired, transitioning out of your career, or simply looking for a community of like-minded women, Sage is for you.
We are committed to making Sage events welcoming and accessible for all members. When you join, you can let us know about any accessibility requirements and we will do our best to accommodate them. If you have specific questions about an upcoming event, please contact us.
You can join Sage Connection by completing our membership form on this page. Once we receive your details, a member of our team will be in touch to welcome you and share information about upcoming events and opportunities.
Sage Connection holds regular gatherings — typically monthly — along with additional project-based meetings and events throughout the year. The frequency may vary depending on your location and the initiatives underway.
There is no strict age limit. Sage Connection is designed for women who are in, or approaching, a transition from professional life and are looking to stay engaged and contribute. We welcome women who share our values regardless of their exact age.
If you have lived and worked in the world, you have skills worth sharing. Sage Connection values all kinds of experience — not just formal qualifications. Our team will work with you to identify what you have to offer and match you with opportunities that feel right. You may be surprised by how much you have to give.
Sage members participate in community gatherings, mentoring circles, workshops, and collaborative projects. Some members take on advisory roles with small businesses or community organisations. Others contribute through pastoral support, facilitation, or strategic guidance. You choose the level of involvement that suits you.
We focus on community-facing projects where the skills and experience of Sage members can make a real difference. This includes supporting start-up businesses, not-for-profit organisations, schools, and community groups. Our current project is a collaboration with Follow Me Therapy, an occupational therapy practice for children and young people.
Wonderful — we would love to connect you with the right person. Please reach out to us via the contact form on this page or email us directly at hello@sageconnection.com.au and let us know a little about what you are looking for. We will do our best to make a meaningful match.
Complete the form below and we will be in touch to welcome you to the community.
We welcome enquiries from women interested in joining Sage Connection, as well as from organisations and partners who share our values.
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