EOWA is a statutory authority located within the portfolio of the Australian Commonwealth Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA).

EOWA’s role is to administer the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999 (Commonwealth) and through education, assist organisations to achieve equal opportunity for women.

EOWA works with employers to improve equal opportunity outcomes for women in the workplace by:

• Delivering practical solutions;
• Building strategic partnerships; and
• Leading public debate to increase the rate of change.

Employers are reaping the benefits of their equal opportunity for women in the workplace programs through increased employee effectiveness, attracting and retaining the best talent, improved morale and increased consumer and market responsiveness.

You can visit the EOWA website at:
http://www.eowa.gov.au/

You can also view their Employer of choice for women here:
http://www.eowa.gov.au/EOWA_Employer_Of_Choice_For_Women.asp

What next?

If you would like more information or to discuss the issues raised in this article you may like to try:

• returning to the Employers menu on the Gateway
• checking out the Federal Government Workplace Relations website for more information on Carers
• visiting the relevant state workplace and employment website
  • NSW - http://www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au
    VIC - http://www.business.vic.gov.au
    QLD - http://www.deir.qld.gov.au
    SA - http://www.service.sa.gov.au
    WA - http://wa.gov.au/governmentservices/jobseconomy
    TAS - http://www.service.tas.gov.au
    NT - http://www.nt.gov.au
    ACT - http://www.act.gov.au
• subscribing to our monthly newsletter, Work 'n' Care, for regular information and support regarding the issues facing working carers.

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