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Office for Women

The Office for Women works across government to deliver policies and programmes to advance gender equality and improve the lives of Australian women.

Our current priorities are:

strengthening women’s economic security including women’s workforce participation.
Supporting more women into leadership positions.
ensuring that women and their children are safe from violence.

Current Initiatives

Grants and Funding

Grants and Funding

The Women’s Leadership and Development Strategy provides funding and support to organisations to deliver gender equality at the national level.

International Forums

International Forums

Our work contributes to Australia’s policies on international matters relating to gender equality and women.

Leadership

We are committed to increasing the number of women in leadership positions in the public and private sectors.

Women's Economic Security

Economic Security

Our work supports more Australian women into work – improving women’s economic security today and helping them accumulate retirement savings for the future.

Women's Safety

Feeling safe and without fear of violence is everyone's right; reducing violence is everyone's responsibility.

Latest News

The 2018-19 budget & Australian women

Women's Budget 2018-19 Snapshot

Grants and Funding

Tuesday, 08 May 2018

Budget 2018-19 provides funding for a range of new measures designed to make a positive difference to the lives of Australian women.

Minister for Women, the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer speaks at CSW62. Minister O’Dwyer is joined by (left to right) Kate Jenkins, Sex Discrimination Commissioner; Jo Stewart-Rattray, civil society delegate; Gillian Bird, Australia’s Ambassador to the United Nations; Dr Sharman Stone, Australia’s Ambassador for Women and Girls; and Dr Pat Hamilton, civil society delegate

CSW62 focuses on rural women and girls

International Forums The UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)

Friday, 20 April 2018

Summary of the 62nd Session of the United Nation’s Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).

Office for Women shares learnings with Sri Lankan delegation

International Forums

Wednesday, 28 March 2018

PM&C’s Office for Women met with a delegation of six inspiring Sri Lankan women in government leadership positions, to share policies and learnings to improve the lives of women in both countries.

Resources

Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality - Case Studies

Office for Women

The Office for Women sought case studies to showcase Australia’s collective efforts in implementing Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality. These case studies highlight the work being done by businesses and the community to contribute to Australia’s efforts to meet SDG 5.

2018-19 Budget: Improving the lives of Australian women

Office for Women

Budget 2018-19 announcement from Minister O'Dwyer, detailing a range of initiatives focussed on improving the lives of Australian women.

2018-19 Budget: Women’s health and wellbeing

Office for Women

Budget 2018-19 meaures guaranteeing the essential services that Australian's rely on, with health care that supports women at every stage of life.

2018-19 Budget: Women’s safety and welfare

Office for Women

Budget 2018-19 meaures committing to keep women safe at every stage of life, with new funding for critical services for women affected by violence, and online safety initiatives to ensure women are safe at home, online and at work.

2018-19 Budget: Women's economic capability and leadership

Office for Women

Budget 2018-19 meaures to ensure all women have access to greater economic opportunities, providing them with the security to make meaningful choices at every stage of their lives.