General Women's Information
Women's Information Services around Australia
This section has a list of other Women's Information Services around Australia. Check the list for the service in your state. Each state has a women's service, not all have a website, but an address plus phone number is provided for the ones that do not have a website yet.
Other National Organisations
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women.gov.au - A new website for women constructed by the Commonwealth Office of the Status of Women to provide easy access to information about government services relevant to women. It will also provide information about women in Australia.
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Australian Virtual Centre for Leadership for Women (CLW) - CLW was launched with the aim to empower women to recognise their own potential to be leaders; to learn from the experiences of leaders, both female and male; undertake self-evaluation; be able to express their personal and professional concerns in relation to their leadership development; and become informed about current leading issues and leadership resources. Annual Membership fee is twenty dollars ($20 AUD).
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National Women's Justice Coalition Inc. -
Provides The Australian Virtual Centre for Women and the Law - a technology initiative to promote information sharing and networking on women's justice issues.
Main aims are to promote women's equality before the law and to create a justice system that protects women's rights equally.
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International Women's Development Agency - An Australian based non-government development organisation, run by women staff and unpaid workers, which undertakes projects in partnership with women from around the world to overcome poverty and gender oppression.
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Women Shaping the Nation - In 2001 The Centenary of Federation was an opportunity for all Australians to reflect upon our achievements and to re-affirm our commitment for the future. In particular, it was an opportunity to honour women, often neglected in history books, who have shaped our nation. In an event entitled, .Women Shaping the Nation., Centenary of Federation Victoria acknowledges those women, from all walks of life, who have been pioneers in their chosen fields and, or made a major contribution to our community.
Victorian Organisations
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Office of Women's Policy - The Office of Women's Policy aims to improve outcomes for Victorian women through effective Government policies, practices and programs.
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Women's Health Victoria - Women's Health Victoria is an independent state-wide women's health promotion, advocacy and health information service run by women for women. Offer drop-in service, telephone service, library, training and education.
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Rural Women's Network - The Rural Women's Network links women's groups and interested individuals into a network towards sharing resources and skills to meet the needs of rural women; and enables women in rural Victoria, through their own contact and support network to have a more active and influential role in government decisions which effect their lives and those of their families.
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