Current Activities and Projects
AGEC will achieve its mission through direct programs, targeted research, public advocacy and policy development as well as through support for the initiatives of other like-minded organisations. AGEC is currently involved in multiple initiatives. Explore what we are currently doing below.
Current Campaigns
AGEC Newsletters
Read AGEC’s Newsletter to catch up on what we’ve been doing.
The Director’s Blog
Each month an AGEC Board member provides a blog that reflects on current topics and key priorities for gender equality.
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News
Scholarships of up to $5,000 for current and aspiring female leaders
Scholarships of $1,000 to $5,000 are currently available to women to help support their participation in a range of online career building leadership development programs. The initiative is providing junior through to executive women managers with scholarships to...
February 2020 – Seminal Guide on How to Achieve Workplace Gender Equality
February saw the release of the most up to date research on how to implement gender equality in the workplace. This study has been one of AGEC’s top priorities since our launch in 2018. The Report sets out 12 key elements of leading workplace practice in gender...
November 2019 – Release of New Unconscious Bias Learning Resource
A new learning resource on unconscious bias has been added to our Resources page. The Unconscious Bias Learning Resource, developed by Women in Gaming & Hospitality, provides real-life insights and practical tools and tips to help individuals and businesses...
October 2019 – AGEC Launches Gender Equality Manifesto
In October 2019 AGEC launched its Manifesto for Gender Equality, a comprehensive statement of what true gender equality looks like and what is required to achieve it. Covering 12 dimensions of work and life, AGEC’s Manifesto identifies the causes of inequality, not...
April 2019 – AGEC Member Organisations Come Together for 2nd National Member Forum
In April 2019, AGEC’s member organisations came together for the second AGEC Annual Member Forum. At the Forum AGEC’s members galvanized to create a gender equality manifesto, which will provide the long-term framework for future campaigns and a holistic perspective...
Policy Position Statements
Universal Childcare – the Power to Transform our Economy
The 2021 Federal Budget was a missed opportunity for significant economic reform — something that would inject billions of dollars into the Australian economy and a significant step toward achieving true gender equality in the workplace. The economic argument for universal early childhood education is strong; what makes it compelling is the opportunity for step change for gender equality and providing Australian children with quality early learning for a better future. AGEC believes this a once in a lifetime opportunity to use stimulus measures for longer term economic reform. #ItsTime
AGEC calls for Decisive Action to end Sexual Harassment
The Australian Gender Equality Council believes all people must be respected and be safe from the threat of violence and sexual harassment. We call upon the Prime Minister, National Cabinet and every elected Member of Parliament to act against gendered violence in the Parliamentary workplace as an example to every Australian workplace. All 55 recommendations of the Sex Discrimination Commissioner’s 2020 Report must be implemented as a top priority, and the government must ratify the International Convention on eliminating violence and harassment at work. #ItsTime
Studies & Reports
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