BPW develops the professional, leadership and business potential of women on all levels through advocacy, mentoring, networking, skill building and economic empowerment programs and projects around the world

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When women work together, we achieve amazing things.

BPW Australia is a network of women who want to end gender inequality. Our focus is issues that affect women and work.

We’re a member-based NGO that’s part of a global network, BPW International. We make real differences in women’s lives by creating awareness, leading debate and driving change. If it matters to women, it matters to us.

Most of our work is done by our Members. They give their time and passion to support our campaigns, assist with lobbying, run projects and generally make an impact that’s good for women and therefore the world. And we network, learn a lot and have fun along the way.

As an NGO, BPW lobbies business and government at all levels, including at the United Nations, where we hold Special Category Status.


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Feb 12

BPWA Comments on the Historic Equal Pay Case

BPW Australia has released a statement in regard to this historic decision made on the 1st February 2012 by Fair Work Australia.

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Feb 12

Equal Remuneration Case

150,000 mainly female workers across Australia, on the 1st February 2012, were granted a historic pay increase with the Full Bench of Fair Work Australia handing down its decision on the Equal Remuneration Case.  The workers affected were those that work with some of the most vulnerable people in the community and are paid under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award.  The pay increases will be paid in 9 instalments over the next 8 years and by 2020, the community sector will see total increases of 18% up to 41%!  Congratulations to all those that worked towards this.  A copy of the full Decision can be found at www.fwa.gov.au

 

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Dec 11

Bringing together female and male perspectives – One Day Forum in Sydney 31 January 2012

We know all too well that there’s an increasing need for women and men to work together and engage with each other to achieve greater success and enjoy the shared rewards of a better workplace. Get 2012 off to a good start!

Together, female and male employees can promote cultural change, improve communication, initiate equity strategies and develop flexible work practices.

Speakers from UTS, DCA Maddocks, Coles Myer and ABC will share how to:
• Promote better collaboration between women and men
• Introduce equity initiatives and measure their success
• Prove the value of flexible work practices
• Overcome unconscious biases and negative attitudes

BPW Australia Members can save $250 by registering by 9 December. Click here for further information and to book.

 

  • Equal Pay Day

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    BPW Australia takes a leading role in uniting government and private sector employers in striving to achieve gender pay equity for all working women.

    In partnership with the ACTU, BPW formed the Equal Pay Alliance in 2009 which now represents over 100, 000 employees.

    Click here to find out more about this and our Equal Pay Day activities.

  • UN Global Compact

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    BPW Australia became a signatory to the UN Global Compact in August 2011. The Global Compact is a principle-based framework for businesses, stating ten principles in the areas of human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption. Under the Global Compact, companies are brought together with UN agencies, labour groups and civil society.

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