BPW VICTORIA POLICY AND ADVOCACY
BPW Victoria Policy Working Group
In 2017, at a BPW Victoria State Forum, members identified the following key policy priorities for women in BPW Victoria:
1. Women’s Safety at Work2. Leadership at all Career Stages
3. Women’s Financial Independence at all Career Stages
4. Women’s Health.
Representatives from three of the Victorian clubs (South-West, Swan Hill and Melbourne) have since been working to develop policy statements outlining BPW Victoria position on these themes. The aim of the statements is to provide clubs with contemporary research and information and links to resources to assist their efforts in local communities, including organising events, responding to media and advocating for change.
The following two statements have been completed and endorsed by BPW Victoria and can be downloaded here:
- Building women’s leadership at all career stages:
- Supporting health and wellbeing at all career stages
Further work is currently underway to develop policy papers for the remaining two themes with the aim that the final statements will be available at the National Conference to be held in October 2021.
Building Women's Leadership at all Career Stages Behaviour in the workplace is not always fair, rational or evidence-based. Lack of access to opportunities can be the result of discriminatory practices that are overt or the result of social stereotypes that individuals form outside their own conscious awareness. Inequality of opportunity can inhibit women’s ability to achieve leadership positions as it can actively prevent women from obtaining leadership positions, affect women’s confidence and deprive them of role models. It can also perpetuate the notion that women are not capable of assuming senior jobs. In order to promote equality of opportunity, there should be a focus on ensuring that all women and men are treated fairly at work and that human rights and non-discrimination are respected and supported (Women’s Empowerment Principle 2). Educational, training and professional development opportunities should also be provided for women (Women’s Empowerment Principle 4) at all stages of their career. Why is this an area of focus? Download the full Statement and Resources here. Building women’s leadership at all career stages. |
Supporting Health and Wellbeing at all Career Stages Time of LIfe: In the Swing As women get into te swing of their careers, competing priorities in life start to impact health and wellbeing. Support to manage stress, build and care for famlies, ensures we maintain our health as we progress and thrive in our careers. Ready to Get Professional Young women can commence and thrive in a career thanks to support and care for their health and wellbeing in their formative years, ensuring that they prioritise their own health and wellbeing, and are health and strong enough to deal with life's challenges. Why is this an area of focus? Download the full Statement and Resources here. Supporting Health and Wellbeing at all Career Stages - In the Swing Supporting Health and Wellbeing at all Career Stages - Getting Started |
BPW Victoria Policy Discussion Forum
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