Newsletter also available at: http://www.eowa.gov.au/Resource_Centre/EOWA_Publications/Newsletters.asp

Welcome to the first edition of eActionNews for 2003.

With the deadline for your organisation's reports on the horizon, now is a great time to tap into the latest tips offered by EOWA's tailor-made workshops:

Workshop 1 - Advancing Women and Your Business
To assist employers new to the reporting process and for those seeking further help in developing their workplace program.

Workshop 2 - The Path to Business Success
For organisations with established workplace programs wishing to position themselves for waiving, 'EOWA Employer Of Choice For Women' and the Business Achievement Awards.

For workshop bookings contact Heather Gordon
Education Advisor
Heather.Gordon@eowa.gov.au
02 9448 8508

New at EOWA:
The EOWA team now includes Wilma Stevens, our new senior client services manager - and winner of EOWA's 2002 Diversity Leader for the Advancement of Women Award; and Fiona Paris, our new strategic partnership manager. 

Quote
"If companies are only fishing in one pond, then they are basically ruling out a whole lot of people who think quite differently and have quite different experiences to them" Elizabeth Proust, managing director of ANZ's Esanda speaking at the launch of the first EOWA Australian Women in Leadership Census.

IN THIS ISSUE

The first Australian Women in Leadership Census
The inaugural EOWA Australian Women in Leadership Census reveals a disturbing picture, particularly compared with our overseas competitors.
Click here for more information or
Download the Census order form...

Employers' survey has insights into the barriers for women in business
The annual survey of EOWA's 2600+ reporting organisations has provided some fascinating, if contradictory, insights into employers' EO priorities and the barriers to achieving them. Click here for more...

New Women in Management tools on our website
Our website now has a series of Women in Management Tools with practical and easy-to-use information on developing and maintaining overall management commitment, implementing succession plans, mentoring, creating flexible work by design and engaging men as equal opportunity partners. Click here to access these tools...

Start your EOWA report now
EOWA's 2003 reporting period has begun. You must file your report between 1 April and 31 May. For all the help you need to make your report as effective as possible click here...

Noteworthy initiatives: AGSM scholarships
The Australian Graduate School of Management has responded to the lack of women in management by offering a number of half-fee scholarships for female executives for its 2003 intake. The scholarship offers 50% off the cost of the $18,150 Accelerated Development Program fee. To find out more click here...

Work/Life Issues conference
Want to discover the real issues involved in balancing work and life, including how to develop best practice workplace strategies? The 2003 Work/Life Issues Conference: Building Blocks for the Future aims to provide the answers. For conference details click on the following links... http://www.worklifebalance.com.au/
http://www.flexibility.com.au/conferences.html
http://www.familiesatwork.com.au/content.asp?rID=2

The next issue of eActionNews will be out in May.

For more information contact us
Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency
Level 6, 1 Elizabeth Plaza
North Sydney NSW 2060
Ph: (02) 9448 8500
Fax: 02 9448 8572
.: visit our website www.eowa.gov.au :.