International Women's Day 2022
2022-03-08 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | No Venue
8th March each year is the official date on which we celebrate International Women’s Day to reflect on the rights of women and celebrate their successes. Many organisations host events over the week, including UN Women. Take the time to see how you can participate in International Women’s Day in 2022.

Finding Financial Freedom highlights with Carolyn Reid
2022-04-19 12:15 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom
Against the backdrop of COVID-19, and changes in Australia’s business, retirement and health systems, achieving financial autonomy has never been more complex.
Even before COVID-19, gender equality and the empowerment of women were topics of real discussion, change and progression. As the pandemic continues to affect lives globally, we are beginning to see how women are being disproportionately affected – threatening the progress society has made in recent years.
Globally, women are 1.8 times more likely than men to have lost or quit their job. In combination with the gender pay gap, the need and opportunity to address financial literacy could not be greater.
Addressing financial autonomy – irrespective of gender – is now a commercial imperative for financial services. Why? Because financial independence is the dominant contributor to self-esteem. The impact of the pandemic has increased the need for Australians to make informed choices in life to be financially independent – especially where the opportunity to grow wealth for the future is challenged in a low-interest environment.
Presenting exclusive research insights to the WIBF community, Carolyn Reid will reveal an unparalleled state of the nation regarding Australian women and finance. This is some of the richest data of the Australian story through COVID-19 and beyond. Prepare for a big wake-up call and get ready for a new future of finance.
In this 45-minute session, hear from Carolyn Reid, Executive Director and Head of Qualitative at Kantar. She will cover:
– The intrinsic and powerful link between financial autonomy and self-esteem
– Why 4 in 10 women say they want to be more confident understanding finance
– The gender difference between saving and investing – and why this matters
– Why women are twice as likely to walk away from an unfulfilling relationship
– Deeply human insights to guide the valuable role you can play in empowering the financial wellbeing and self-esteem of Australian women

Voice of Leadership with Stephanie Burns, PhD
2022-05-04 15:00 - 16:30 | Online via Zoom
WiBF is delighted to welcome back Dr Stephanie Burns with a new interactive, virtual program: Voice of Leadership. This series of 5 zoom presentations will address the underlying theories, ideas and strategies for navigating a long and ever-evolving career.
4 May: Becoming a life-long learner
11 May: Overriding the habit of procrastination
18 May: Managing fear, anxiety and lack of confidence
25 May: Getting to know and understand yourself
1 June: There’s more than enough time

GLAM Leadership Development – 6 interactive, virtual sessions
2022-08-02 11:00 - 15:00 | Online via Zoom
The aim of this development program is to empower participants, and further develop their management and leadership skills in preparation for more senior roles in their workplace. Content and delivery is firmly focused on supporting women to step into their leadership potential.
$3,500+gst per participant.
Each session will run from 11:00am-3:00pm AEST on the following days:
BLOCK 1: INFLUENCING THROUGH COMMUNICATION AND LISTENING
PART 1: Tuesday 2nd August | PART 2: Tuesday 16th August
BLOCK 2: RESOLVING CONFLICT CONSTRUCTIVELY, NETWORKING AND MANAGING YOUR CAREER
PART 1: Tuesday 30th August | PART 2: Tuesday 13th September
BLOCK 3: FINDING BALANCE AND LEADING THE FUTURE WORKFORCE
PART 1: Tuesday 11th October | PART 2: Tuesday 25th October

Voice of Leadership with Stephanie Burns, PhD
2022-08-03 15:00 - 16:30 | Online via Zoom
WiBF is delighted to welcome back Dr Stephanie Burns with a new interactive, virtual program: Voice of Leadership. This series of 5 zoom presentations will address the underlying theories, ideas and strategies for navigating a long and ever-evolving career.
$900+gst per participant.
3 August: Becoming a life-long learner
10 August: Overriding the habit of procrastination
17 August: Managing fear, anxiety and lack of confidence
24 August: Getting to know and understand yourself
31 August: There’s more than enough time

EQUAL PAY DAY
2022-08-31 08:00 - 17:00
What is Equal Pay Day?
Equal Pay Day marks the additional days from the end of the previous financial year that women must work, on average, to earn the same amount as men earned that year. In 2021, 31 August was Equal Pay Day and so we are holding this date as a place marker for 2022 Equal Pay Day.
Each year WGEA calculates the national gender pay gap and the date of Equal Pay Day using the latest Average Weekly Earnings seasonally adjusted data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
The Facts of (Un)Equal Pay
In 2021 The national gender pay gap was 14.2%. On average, women working full-time earned $1,575.50 while men working full-time earned $1,837.00. Full-time average weekly earnings difference between women and men is $261.50. Let’s hope it improves for 2022!
More information on the Gender Pay Gap and what will happen in 2022
We will update this post when we know more in 2002.
In the meantime, please see AGEC’s Resources page for information on the gender pay gap https://www.agec.org.au/resources/gender-pay-gap/.
Also the WGEA website has resources and tools on equal pay and addressing the gender pay gap in your workplace. https://www.wgea.gov.au/the-gender-pay-gap/equal-pay-day. The Equal Pay Alliance website has information on Equal Pay Day, the Alliance and Events https://www.equalpayday.com.au

AGEC 2022 Annual General Meeting 24 November 2022
2022-11-24 13:00 - 15:00
AGEC Members are invited to attend the AGEC Annual General Meeting to hear the report of the Chair and CEO on activities for the year and the year ahead. The Annual Directors Election will also be held at the AGM. Notice of the Director Elections seeking nominations and the Notice of the AGM including registration details will be despatched to Members prior to the meeting in accordance with the AGEC Constitution.

Federal Election Town Hall 29 April 7-8pm FREE Online Event
2025-04-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Want to know where Liberal, Labour and the Greens stand on gender equality?
? You’re invited to the Australian Gender Equality Council’s 2025 Federal Election Town Hall!
? Tuesday 29 April
? 7:00–8:00pm AEST
? Online & FREE – Register now!
? Registration Link
Hosted by AGEC Chair Coral Ross AM, this important event will feature ALP Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher MP, Minister for Women, and Greens Senator the Hon Larissa Waters MP. We also await confirmation from the Hon Sussan Ley MP, Deputy Leader of the Opposition.
This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from major parties about their commitments to gender equality. With growing global threats to women’s rights, it’s more important than ever to protect the progress we’ve made. Don’t miss this critical conversation.

AGEC 2026 NATIONAL FORUM - BACKLASH AND BEYOND : PROGRESS AND PARTICIPATION
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-03
This is AGEC’s Annual Member driven working forum designed to gain expert insights, deepen and share perspectives, collaborate, and strengthen the collective power of our community. A hands‑on, energy-filled space where your voice, your experience, and your curiosity genuinely matter.

Connect with and learn from leading industry experts who’ll share fresh insights on the challenges and opportunities shaping our global landscape.
Hear from renowned speakers offering clarity, direction, and forward-thinking perspectives.
Get involved in member workshops built to be collaborative, and full of practical takeaways
Be part of the movement: Your participation strengthens the AGEC Collective voice and drives better outcomes.

Featured Speakers include

AGEC Managing Director – Dr. Terry Fitzsimmons
Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner for Victoria – Dr. Niki Vincent
Chair, Respect Victoria – Prof. Kate Fitzgibbon
President, ALGWA, – Cr Kylie Spiers

DAY ONE and the COCKTAIL EVENT is open to all member organisations, your members and networks. Please send this invitation to your members and network.
DAY TWO is member only workshops and content but we are happy to take expressions of interest to attend Day 2 via the Humantix registration link.
We are grateful to our sponsor Deakin University, for their support in enabling the 2026 AGEC National Forum.
