Below is a range of useful websites containing information about women in the business community:
National:
- eowa.gov.au
The Australian Government Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) is a statutory authority. EOWA's role is to administer the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999 (Cth) and, through education, assist organisations to achieve equal opportunity for women. - humanrights.gov.au
Australian Human Rights Commision - Profile on Elizabeth Broderick, Sex Discrimination Commissioner and Commissioner responsible for Age Discrimination. - women.gov.au
The Australian Government's Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs 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 being the principal focus of consultation between the women's sector and government. - bpw.com.au
Business and Professional Women Australia (BPW) works to raise the status of women, and encourages women to become well informed and active at local, national and international levels. BPW is an international organisation that educates and informs women, undertaking research and projects aimed at making a positive difference for women. BPW lobbies governments at all levels including at the United Nations, where it holds Special Category Status, on current and emerging issues of importance to women. - womensnetwork.com.au
Women's Network Australia is a membership-based organisation that empowers and encourages women to reach their full potential in business. - womenlawyers.org.au
Australian Women Lawyers is the peak body for women lawyers associations throughout Australia. - ofw.facs.gov.au
The Commonwealth Office of the Status of Women is part of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The Office of the Status of Women provides policy advice to the Prime Minister and the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Status of Women on issues affecting women in Australia. - nwjc.org.au
The National Women's Justice Coalition Incorporated is a coalition of organisations and individuals that aim to promote women's equality before the law in Australia. - unifem.org.au
Unifem Australia promotes women's human rights, political participation and economic security.
Victoria:
- women.vic.gov.au
The Office of Women's Policy, located in the Department of Victorian Communities, provides strategic policy advice to the Victorian Government on issues of concern to women. - vwl.asn.au
The Victorian Women Lawyers Association is a voluntary association that promotes and protects the interests of women lawyers, and engages with legal and social justice issues affecting women.
New South Wales:
- womenlawyersnsw.org.au
Women Lawyers Association of NSW is the peak body representing women lawyers in NSW for the advancement of women in the legal profession. It is dedicated to improving the status and working conditions of women lawyers in NSW.
Queensland:
- women.qld.gov.au
The Office for Women (OFW) is the Queensland Government's lead agency for issues relevant to women and girls, and is located in the Community Engagement Division, Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The OFW promotes, encourages and celebrates the rights and choices of the diverse range of women and girls in Queensland.
Western Australia:
- wlwa.asn.au
Women Lawyers of Western Australia represents and promotes the interests of women lawyers in Western Australia, and looks after the interests of women in the community.
