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.  

 

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.

Family Violence

What is family violence and where to get help

White Ribbon Day

White Ribbon is Australia’s only national, male-led campaign to end men’s violence against women.

Words of Inspiration documentary

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

16 Days of Activism

Violence against women is the conclusion often reached in a society where women and men aren't treated equally.

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