Gender equity

Council is committed to a safe and just community, through addressing gender inequity, the breaking down of gender stereotypes and addressing the drivers of violence against women, girls and persons of gender diverse identity.    

As the closest level of government to the community Council has the capacity to influence gender equity through its service design and provision, local strategic investment and organisational human resource management policies and procedures.  

Victorian Local Government Women's Charter

Council is a signatory to the Victorian Local Government Women's Charter.

 

Modelling Respect and Equality (MoRE) Program

A positive approach to social change around what it means to be a man today.

Gender Equity Policy Statement

Guides Council's work relating to Gender Equity including women, men and gender diverse.

Gender equity & preventing violence against women

To promote gender equity and preventing violence against women.

Multicultural Women’s Leadership program

Are you interested in community leadership? Are you inspired to connect with and make a difference in your community? Be a part of a free Cultivate (diverse) Women’s Leadership Program 2022.

Family Violence

What is family violence and where to get help.

Words of Inspiration documentary

Short documentary interviewing current Hobsons Bay Women’s Advisory Committee members and previous Inspirational Women.

International Women's Day 2023

International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world on 8 March to acknowledge the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women

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