Women 

Overview 

FaHCSIA helps to advance the status of women, through programs and services, and grants and funding for organisations providing services for women. The Office for Women has a key role in delivering services and in providing the principal focus of consultation between the women’s sector and Government.

More information is available under publications and articles and related agencies and sites.

Latest news & events

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50:50 Vision – Councils for Gender Equity

On 19 April 2012, the Minister for the Status of Women announced a $250,000 funding boost to increase women’s participation in local governments.

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Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report 2010-2011

On 19 April 2012 the Government released the Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report 2010-2011.

Applying a gender perspective in public policy: What it means and how we can do it better

Elizabeth Broderick, Sex Discrimination Commissioner gave a speech about gender mainstreaming and the Australian Public Service at an International Women’s Day forum.

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