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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.
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EOWA is a statutory authority located within the portfolio of the Australian Commonwealth Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA).

EOWA's role is to administer the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999 (Commonwealth) and through education, assist organisations to achieve equal opportunity for women.

EOWA works with employers to improve equal opportunity outcomes for women in the workplace by:

  • Delivering practical solutions;
  • Building strategic partnerships; and
  • Leading public debate to increase the rate of change.

EOWA and its underlying legislation are currently under review. For further information please visit the Minister's Media Release page.

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The Cammeraygal clan of the Gu-ring-gai people are the traditional owners of the land on which the EOWA office is situated, in North Sydney.
 
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Did you know . . .

In 2009-10 some 2,587 organisations reported to EOWA and 47.2% of their employees are women.

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"Clearly there's a need for a new way forward. One issue is to address the reality of what happens to women in business when they take time off to have children. We need to stop penalising mothers."

...Mike Smith ANZ CEO at EOWA 2010 Census launch 6th October 2010.

Also announced a $4000 childcare allowance for all ANZ staff returning from parental leave in a bid to keep top female talent on the leadership path.