New! Adding Value to Our Clients

Equal opportunity for women is all about managing diversity and at EOWA, we recognise that diversity is key to successfully managing our clients’ needs.

That’s why we’ve introduced an enthusiastic team of Client Consultants: to help each individual organisation get the most from their workplace program and comply with the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999 (the Act).

Sounds good. So how does it work?

Each industry has been assigned a specific Client Consultant. Specialising in specific industries means the Client Consultant can provide you with tailor-made, industry-specific help. Challenges tend to be endemic to a particular industry and our Client Consultants will be able to suggest realistic solutions based on industry knowledge. Ideas can be shared, practical solutions found and both women and men in your organisations can benefit from a more effective and diverse workplace.

I’m up to my eyeballs in work already! What will it involve from me?

Over the next few weeks our Client Consultants will be phoning you to introduce themselves, offer suggestions and advice to help you with your workplace program, and offer assistance in compiling your 2002 EOWA Report.

Once we have received your report, your Client Consultant will be making further contact with you to discuss in more detail your workplace program.

We want you to have a workplace program that is effecting real change in your organisation, and we also want you to comply with the Act. Our Client Consultants will be assessing your reports and, rather than seeking further information at a later date, they are keen to assist you to ensure that you include all relevant information the first time around. This means following six steps: providing a workplace profile, analysing the seven Employment Matters, identifying issues, describing what actions were taken, evaluating how they worked, and what future actions are planned.

We’ll provide as much or as little assistance as you require – the choice is yours.

It’s difficult for me to use a phone during the day. Where else can I go for help?

Like you, we operate in a hectic environment and we understand that there’s not always a good time to talk to your Client Consultant.

Enter: the EOWA website!

The website provides a wealth of information, covering all aspects of the annual Compliance Cycle, from tools to help you analyse your workplace, suggested issues to look for under each Employment Matter, and what to include in your annual Public Report to EOWA. Visit us at www.eowa.gov.au