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About EOWA: Contains information on the Agency's role, the Act and our vision and mission statements. This section also contains the Director's profile and employment opportunites at the Agency.
About Equal Opportunity: Contains information on the importance of Equal Opportunity in the workplace and how it can benefit both your business and employees.
Developing a Workplace Program and Reporting: Includes all you need to know about reporting and compliance including developing workplace programs, submitting a compliance report and applying to be waived from reporting.
Case Studies: Diverse examples of the leading-edge practices being implemented by other organisations. Read about how these practices have benefited both business and workplace culture.
EOWA Events: Find out about upcoming EOWA events, including our annual Business Achievement Awards. Also download our calendar of other organisations' events, or tell us about an event your organisation is planning.
EOWA Employer of Choice for Women: Find out more about the initiatives these women-friendly organisations have put in place, or download information on applying for your organisation to become an Employer of Choice for Women. This section also contains useful resources for working women.
Research and Resources: This section houses the vast range of quality research and resources that have been produced by EOWA. Includes the EOWA Census, Annual Surveys, Publications and Employment Matter Guidelines and Resources.
Consultancy and Workshops: Download information on the various workshops and consultancy services provided by EOWA, including dates, times, locations and a registration form.
Media Centre: Contains media contact details and all EOWA Media Releases since December 1998.
Contact Us: Find our contact details including phone and fax numbers, physical and postal addresses and report submission contacts.
 

 

Employers are reaping the benefits of their equal opportunity for women in the workplace programs through increased employee effectiveness, attracting and retaining the best talent, improved morale and increased consumer and market responsiveness.

Latest News

New report released today Pay, Power and Position: Beyond the 2008 EOWA Australian Census of Women in Leadership. Visit the information page for more details.

A review of The Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act (1999) and Agency has been announced. See the Review Information Page for further details.

Nominations are open for the 2009 EOWA Business Achievement Awards. See the 2009 BAA information page for further details including award categories and nomination forms.
Did you know...

In 2007-08, nearly 1.2 million women in Australia worked for organisations that reported to EOWA. Among all reporting organisations, women made up 36% of full-time employees, 77% of part-time employees, 34% of managers and 11% of CEOs.

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"In the search for character and commitment, we must rid ourselves of our inherited, even cherished biases and prejudices. Character, ability and intelligence are not concentrated in one sex over the other."

... J. Irwin Miller, Former CEO, Cummins Inc.