• Vale Joan Kirner - Inspirational Leader

    02 Jun 2015 2:40 PM | Jasmyn Mumme (Administrator)
    Joan Kirner passed away on 1 June 2015 following a life time of inspirational leadership and action for women’s equality. The first Victorian Premier, Joan left politics in 1993 and went on to lead significant change in women’s representation in all parliaments across the country. Joan was a founder and ambassador of EMILY’s list, an organisation that supports progressive Labor women candidates entering politics. As the tributes come in Joan is described as a dauntless warrior for social democracy with an extraordinary vision for the children of the future, and a true political trailblazer. She is also fondly remembered for her wit and humour, and as an incredibly supportive mentor by many, many women. As the Women’s Agenda has noted today, “Vale Joan Kirner, a woman who changed Australia”.


  • How will the 2015 Budget contribute to the long-term economic well being of women in Australia?

    19 May 2015 4:30 PM | Jasmyn Mumme (Administrator)

    Economic Security 4 Women have published a succinct summary of how the budget affects women today and in the future. It includes Family & Jobs Package, Education & Training, Retirement Savings, Small Business, Employment, Housing & Homelessness and Violence Against Women.

    Click here to read more.

  • Update on Leadership Summit and Special Conference

    13 May 2015 8:58 PM | Jasmyn Mumme (Administrator)
    • Last weekend, 78 BPW Australia members representing every BPW Club, plus four past National Presidents, gathered in Adelaide for the Leadership Summit
    • The conference room was resplendent with new club banners in fresh branding lining the walls and Clubs went home with a new banner from BPW Australia 
    • Delegates at the Special Conference voted to support the National Board’s actions in filling vacancies in between conferences 
    • Fast-paced discussion groups generated good ideas for policy action and the workshop summaries will be circulated next week followed by detailed reports on the website in the coming weeks
    • Keynote speaker Sarah-Jayne Flatters from Trade Up Australia inspired members
    • The new website was launched and members were enthusiastic about the changes and new functionality for club management
    • Members celebrated the day's success with a dinner and a fun BPW Quiz night
    • Congratulations all round went to BPW Adelaide for hosting a great event and arranging a venue with excellent service from the management and staff


  • Federal Government promises to focus on childcare

    03 Feb 2015 3:01 PM | Deleted user

    The Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, announced yesterday that his Government would develop a family policy and a family package focussed on childcare. BPWA welcomes the announcement and also advocates for the continued government supported scheme for paid parental leave that separates its funding from the individual workplace. Support for improvements in access to high quality childcare for all Australian families should not detract from properly funded parental leave. BPWA welcomes any investment in childcare as a career pathway for women, the increase in qualifications and higher wages for staff that should lead to increased satisfaction of employees, retention of quality staff and reduced turnover. However, concerns continue about the restrictive nature of childcare options and we advocate for careful consultation by the Government in developing the new policy and family package.

  • Police Commissioners Take a Stand on Violence Against Women

    25 Nov 2014 2:30 PM | Jasmyn Mumme (Administrator)
    BPW Australia congratulates Australian and New Zealand Police Commissioners for their joint stand on the prevention of violence against women and children. In a meeting at the Australian Parliament yesterday, ten commissioners urged cultural change and a focus in the community on the links between sexist attitudes and the acceptance of violent behaviour. Governor-General Peter Cosgrove said the show of unity from the police commissioners demonstrated that the days of keeping quiet were over.

  • BPWA Congratulates Elizabeth Broderick

    24 Nov 2014 10:30 AM | Jasmyn Mumme (Administrator)
    BPW Australia congratulates Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick on winning the Australian Financial Review/Westpac Woman of Influence 2014 award. Elizabeth has worked actively for gender equality throughout her career and her work at the Australian Human Rights Commission has produced significant government and community focus on access to child care, parental leave and the treatment of pregnancy in the workplace, issues that are so critical to sustaining Australian women’s equal place in the workforce. Read more.


  • The National Gender Equality Assembly Australia and BPW

    22 Nov 2014 3:24 PM | Deleted user
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    BPW is offering a fantastic opportunity to one of our members. BPW Australia has partnered with the National Gender Equality Assembly over the past few years and we are doing so again in 2015. The Assembly will be held at Rydges World Square, Sydney, on Friday, 30 January 2015. Read the program attached at the end of this article, outlining an impressive line up of speakers offering some thought provoking views.

    The Assembly has provided one free registration for a BPW member which will go to the winner of a small competition. All you have to do is to write a short statement, in 100 words or less, explaining why you would like to attend the Assembly, and how you would share your insights and new knowledge with other BPW members. Send your entry along with your membership number to President Janis Shaw at president@bpw.com.au by Tuesday, 9 December 2014, and the winner will be announced the following Friday. Please note that travel will be at the winner’s own expense.

    The Assembly will also give a $300 discount to BPW Australia members who register by 17 December 2014.

    The Gender Equality Program                                                   F028GenderEquality

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  • Employer of Choice citations 2014

    21 Nov 2014 3:33 PM | Deleted user

    BPW Australia congratulates the organisations that have received citations as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality in the 2014 inaugural awards. The citations extend the scope of the Employer of Choice citations awarded in 2014 by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency compared to citations awarded in previous years, and require successful organisations to have demonstrated significant initiative and commitment to achieving gender equity in the workplace. For the first time, the citation process has assessed remuneration data to compare women and men across all levels of organisations as well as the strategies reported by organisations in order to improve and sustain gender equity achievement.

    WGEA Director Helen Conway said: “We know sustained and multi-faceted interventions are required to address the structural and cultural barriers that prevent women and men from equally participating at all levels of an organisation. This year’s citation holders have each demonstrated their commitment to maximising the full potential of their entire talent pool.”

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  • BPW Past President is Awarded an Edna

    12 Nov 2014 3:36 PM | Deleted user

    The 2014 Edna Ryan Award recipients were recently announced.
    BPW Australia Past President, Marilyn Forsythe was awarded in the category of
    “Workforce for improving conditions for women workers”

    Congratulations Marilyn from BPW Australia.  Your advocacy and hard work is deserving of such recognition.
    Read more…

  • Equal Pay Day 2014 BPW Club National Competition

    07 Nov 2014 3:38 PM | Deleted user

    The judging panel consisting of Past President Marilyn Forsythe, Director of Young BPW Erin Chew and Young BPW Awardee Mayase Jere, has decided the winning entries in the EPD Club Competition. There were more entries this year and three categories; winning clubs receive $200.  Check out all of the winning entries here.

    Congratulations to:
    Category 1.  Best Equal Pay Day slogan/message: BPW Joondalup
    Category 2.  Best article on an Equal Pay Day club event: BPW Adelaide
    Category 3.  Best media coverage: Joint winners: BPW Coffs Harbour and BPW Joondalup

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