We are the Perth branch of an international mentorship group with a focus on helping more women become active participants and leaders in the Python open-source community. Our mission is to promote, educate and advance a diverse Python community through outreach, education, conferences, events and social gatherings. PyLadies also aims to provide a friendly support network for women and a bridge to the larger Python world. Anyone with an interest in Python is encouraged to participate!PyLadies Perth is welcoming to and respectful of trans women. We encourage all women to come out to our meetups. Men are welcome, however, they should be escorted by an interested woman.