Australian Centre for Leadership for Women

ACLW in the Media

ABC Radio National Interview with Diann Rodgers-Healey by Richard Aedy on the Unique Leadership of Minority Women research. 16 September 2017. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/bestpractice/diann-rodgers_unique-leadership-of-minority-women/8946694 Sydney Morning Herald, When Age and Life Experience become a barrier to getting a Job. By Anna Patty, 29 September 2017. http://www.smh.com.au/business/workplace-relations/when-age-and-life-experience-become-a-barrier-to-getting-a-job-20170927-gypl2e.html Illawarra residents invited to celebrate International Women’s Day 2017 on March 8 published […]

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ACLW Honours Roll

ACLW’s Honours Roll honours all the winners of ACLW’s Awards since 2006 whose achievements demonstrate their valuing of women in the Organisations and/or in the community. Winners and Finalists of ACLW’s 2016 Diversity Award 2016 ACLW’s Diversity Champion Winners 1st place: Mariette (Mary) Cowley and Woman Benefiting, Winifred Nanala, both from Western Australia and Ljudan

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Leadership Interviews

The Australian Centre for Leadership for Women between 2000 and 2019 invited prominent national and international female and male leaders in different sectors to focus on how they became leaders, the forces that shape them and their vision and their reflections on leadership. These unedited interviews offer an insight into the individual’s values, leadership competencies

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ACLW Flagship Leadership Awards Program

Panel of Judges for ACLW’s Awards 2006 – 2009 Leadership Achievement Award (LAA) 2009 Leadership Achievement Award’s Panel of Judges   Dr  Jocelynne  Scutt,  Barrister & Human Rights Lawyer, First Anti-Discrimination Commissioner, Executive Producer Christine Nixon, Chief Police Commissioner, Victoria Police Dr Shirley  Randell  AM,  Senior  Adviser, Senior Adviser Governance and Gender, SNV,  East  and  Southern  Africa  Region ‐ Rwanda Dr

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Victorian Parliament introduces a landmark Gender Equality Bill

Australian-first legislation to see gender equality targets mandated in Victorian public sector On 26 November 2019 the Australian-first Gender Equality Bill was introduced into the Victorian Parliament making once-in-a-generation reforms to ensure gender equality is non-negotiable. The Gender Equality Bill will mean public service organisations, universities and local councils will be required by law to publicly report on their progress

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Founder

Diann established ACLW’s national flagship Leadership Awards Program, recognising women, advocates who advance women and organisations that sustain the advancement of women through their processes and cultures. Commencing in 2006, through 4 Awards, there have been more than 80 (women, men and organisations) recipients across Australia. The Awards have been judged by eminent women and men,

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Ambassadors

ACLW Ambassadors 2000-2025 ACLW Ambassadors (Former) Ms Bryce’s former roles – some, among firsts for women in this country – include:• Lecturer and Tutor in Law, The University of Queensland, 1968-1983• Convenor, National Women’s Advisory Council, 1982-1984• Inaugural Director, Queensland Women’s Information Service, Office of the Status of Women, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet,

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Sample of Articles featuring ACLW in the Media

Close, L. 3 March. 2015. 10 Organisations Encouraging Female Professionals in Australia. Business Review Australia. http://www.businessreviewaustralia.com/leadership/1566/10-Organisations-Encouraging-Female-Professionals-In-Australia Close, L. 21 February 2015. “See How These Leaders Are Empowering Women in Australia” Business Review Australia. http://www.businessreviewaustralia.com/leadership/1550/See-How-These-Leaders-Are-Empowering-Women-in-Australia Illawarra residents invited to celebrate International Women’s Day 2017 on March 8 published 24 February 2017. http://www.kiamaindependent.com.au/story/4489800/many-people-need-healing/?cs=12 ‘Gaining the Unexpected’ http://www.kiamaindependent.com.au/story/4385490/gaining-the-unexpected/ ‘Gaining the

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Highlights of ACLW

These are the Australian federal and state politicians who have actively supported the work of ACLW. They include members of many different political parties. The Hon Gareth Ward MP  The Hon Pru Goward MP The Hon Shelley Hancock MP  The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP The Hon Catherine Cusack MLC The Hon Sue Ellery MP The

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Recap: Asia-Pacific Beijing+25 Regional Review Meeting

This Re-cap of the Asia-Pacific Beijing+25 Regional Review Meeting is by Romy Listo from Equality Rights Alliance.  Romy Listo is the Project Coordinator at Equality Rights Alliance. She has an advocacy and practice background in sexuality education, including as a former member of ERA’s Young Women’s Advisory Group. Romy is also a PhD candidate at the University

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Policies for Women in the 2019 Federal Election

Women’s votes count in the 2019 Federal Election. The Women’s Electoral Lobby has outlined what the Coalition, Labor and Greens are promising for women in relation to 12 key priorities. Eliminating violence against women Women’s health An equitable taxation system Social services Vocational education and training Affordable housing Rights and protections for women living with

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You Daughters of Freedom

Associate Professor Clare Wright In her new book, You Daughters of Freedom, historian Associate Professor Clare Wright brings to life a time when Australian democracy was the standard bearer for progress and the envy of the world. For the ten years from 1902, when Australia’s feminist activists won the vote for white women, the world

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IMAD Youth Leadership Program

ACLW proudly introduces its Youth Leadership Program,IMAD – I’m Making a Differencefor women and men aged 18-25 years old. This is a call out to Australia’s 18 to 25 years old women and men to JOIN IMAD To become an IMAD Member, please complete this IMAD Membership Form. Membership is free. IMAD will unfold some exciting opportunities for

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Diversity Award

About ACLW’s Diversity Award For International Women’s Day, ACLW’s ‘Sustaining Women’s Empowerment in Communities and Organisations’  (SWECO) Award is being revisioned as ACLW’s Diversity Award to reflect the aim to honour women, men, groups and organisations for establishing a sustainable initiative in a community or organisation to empower women, particularly from marginalised groups. Respecting, valuing

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