Australian Government

Thea McGrath, Adviser at the Office for Women, is working to help break down gender attitudes and stereotypes through the implementation of the recently released Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender Equality. The strategy sets out priorities and actions to drive practical improvements by individuals, families, communities, workplaces and institutions in Australia. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gjp6ydDz #GenderEquality #WorkingForWomen #WomensEconomicEquality

Tech-based abuse happens when digital technology is used to harm, monitor or control someone 📲    It’s often hard to spot because technology is such a big part of daily life. The abuser could be a partner, ex-partner, housemate or someone you’re dating.    👉 Swipe through to unpack common perpetrator tactics and behaviours used to exert power over someone.    If this sounds familiar, know you’re not alone. For more information and support visit: https://lnkd.in/gbwDREjQ   #16Days 

“Parents and carers are exhausted, they feel underappreciated and they are really struggling to juggle work and care at home,” said Georgina Ridley, Economic Policy Adviser at the Office for Women. “At the same time we heard that men don’t feel supported by their employers to take time out of the workforce for paid parental leave,” she continued. Unpaid and paid care is one of the priority areas of Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender Equality. Find out where Australian government will focus its energy over the next decade to create a better, gender equal Australia: https://lnkd.in/gjp6ydDz

The Office for Women turned 50 in 2024 🎉 OFW hosted an event at the Museum of Australian Democracy – a chance to celebrate achievements and reflect on the work ahead. Here are the event highlights and the OFW’s story so far: https://lnkd.in/gydCYhPr #OFW50 #GenderEquality

SCAM ALERT: We are aware of a scam claiming to be from APSJobs and pretending to be employers. No one from APSJobs will contact you via text message, Telegram, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Instagram, or other social media apps. If you have received a message or job offer on the above platforms that appears to be sent from APSJobs: • do not reply or engage and block the number • report it to https://lnkd.in/gC95M9p and the platform you received it on • If you have clicked on a link or gave personal information to a scammer read about what you should do on https://lnkd.in/gC95M9p See the link for more information on these security alerts ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g3bwsfcp

The Fair Work Ombudsman has tools to help young people with their workplace rights and entitlements, like: – a pay calculator – starting a job new guide – short online courses to guide young workers and their parents, carers and teachers. Go to https://lnkd.in/g6WGSvGr for more information and helpful resources.

When women have equal access to opportunities and resources our economy thrives. Shelby Schofield, Chief Economist at the Office for Women, spoke to us about the initiatives the Office for Women are making to advance economic equality in Australia. To ensure that women are given opportunities in the workplace the Australian government has developed Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender Equality. Find out more about Working for Women: https://lnkd.in/gjp6ydDz #GenderEquality #WorkingForWomen #WomensEconomicEquality

His Majesty King Charles III has approved the Government’s recommendation to award the Victoria Cross for Australia to the late Private Richard Norden VC, in recognition of his acts of valour on 14 May 1968 in Vietnam during the Battle of Fire Support Base Coral. Read more about the award here: https://lnkd.in/gxqeRdUn

On 11 November 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent – marking the end of the First World War after four long years. At 11 am, we will pause for a minute’s silence to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who have served Australia in times of war and conflict. Lest we forget. #RemembranceDay

Are you an employer, registered union, training provider or community organisation, looking to improve women’s access to training and work opportunities? You could be eligible for a Building Women’s Careers (BWC) Program grant. The BWC Program will fund large-scale partnership projects and smaller place-based partnerships to drive systemic structural and cultural change and improve women’s access to flexible, safe and inclusive training and work opportunities in the following key male-dominated industries and sectors: - construction - clean energy - advanced manufacturing - digital and technology Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gMfKKNAs #GrantOpportunity #SupportingWomen #BuildingWomensCareers https://lnkd.in/gdjYcRpF