WIRE's publications are an important way in which we provide information to women. You are welcome to download and print off these resources. Please be aware that the white headings on green backgrounds on the older information sheets tend to disappear if not copied on a dark setting! This problem has been rectified in our new design which we are phasing in as funds become available. Our publications are also available in hard copy, in most cases for free (though we welcome your donations!). Please use this publications order form to fax, email or phone in your order.
Hot Wire
Hotwire is WIRE's newsletter which comes out twice a year.
You can receive hotwire in the mail by becoming a member.
Hotwire January 2010 (PDF 313 Kb)
Hotwire June 2009 (PDF 700 Kb)
Hotwire July 2008 (PDF 460 Kb)
Hotwire December 2007 (PDF 1.6 Mb)
Hotwire December 2006 (PDF 1.2 Mb)
Hotwire June 2006 (PDF 2.6 Mb)
Hotwire September 2005 (PDF 2.5 Mb)
Hotwire April 2004 (PDF 346 Kb)
The WIRE Annual Report
Download the pdf version of our Annual Report
2008/2009 WIRE Annual Report (PDF 1.2 Mb)
2007/2008 WIRE Annual Report (PDF 1.4 Mb)
2006/2007 WIRE Annual Report (PDF 3 Mb)
2005/2006 WIRE Annual Report (PDF 764 Kb)
2004/2005 WIRE Annual Report (PDF 937 Kb)
2003/2004 WIRE Annual Report (PDF 601 Kb)
Email Bulletin
Subscribe to WIRE’s FREE fortnightly email bulletin for women and those who work with them. The bulletin lists events, initiatives, services, current affairs, research, positions vacant and much more of interest to women.
About WIRE
About us 8pp DL Colour Brochure. An overview of WIRE, our services, volunteering at WIRE and a membership/donation form.
Talk things through with WIRE A3 Colour Poster. Promotes our information support and referral services.
Talk things through with WIRE Colour Double-Sided Purse Card. Promotes our information support and referral services.
Women on the WIRE is a 25 minute DVD about WIRE. It was made in collaboration with year 10 students at Santa Maria College who interview our ‘founding mothers’ about getting WIRE established and their experiences in the women’s movement. Copies available free.
Women's Financial Literacy
Women's Financial Literacy Research Report. Research
into Victorian women's knowledge and confidence when it comes to
handling money and planning for their financial security. Published
August 2007.
A Woman's Guide to Surving the Money Jungle. Colour A3 gloss folds down to pocket size. This guide
is prepared especially for women and is designed to help conquer money
fears, and help them take the first steps towards securing a sound
financial future . Full of practical ideas and useful resources.
Work Family Balance
Better balance, better business. Creating family friendly workplaces for women who run their own small businesses'. 28pp A5 Colour Pamphlet. Explains how family friendly options can improve efficiency and save your business money, what the options are, how to go about implementing them and contacts for further information and support. The booklet contains lots of case studies from real women who are dealing with these issues in their own small businesses.
Getting the balance right: Creating family friendly workplaces for women in small non-government organisations. 28pp A5 Colour Pamphlet. Overview of major concepts and practical tips for overcoming common barriers when introducing family friendly practices into small workplaces.
Gambling
Who's playing who? 6pp DL Colour Brochure. For women who are becoming worried about their pokie playing - some common warning signs that a problem is developing and where to get help.
The Problem with the pokies 6pp DL Colour Brochure. For women worried that someone they care about is developing a problem with the pokies - tips on how to help them and also how to help yourself.
Going alone can be dangerous A3 Colour Poster. Raises awareness of a common sign of developing a gambling problem and encourages women to seek help.
The Perils of the Pokies Research Report. Research into the information needs of older women and their families, by Dr Helen Kimberley, WIRE - Women's Information, Melbourne, March 2005
‘Opening Doors: assistance for organisations working with women experiencing problem gambling and isolation (PDF 3 Mb)’ 72 page report and guide providing a women-sensitive service response model, Melbourne, December, 2007.
Also available in smaller sections for easier download
Opening Doors - Introduction and Section 1 (PDF 1 Mb)
Opening Doors - Section 2 and Section 3 (PDF 1.4 Mb)
Opening Doors - Appendices (PDF 750 KB)
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