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BPW Australia Clubs, talking about Women & Work since 1924. Global network for equal participation & representation of women in the workplace & society.

Joined October 2018
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Equal Pay - an unfinished journey ⁦@BPWInternationl⁩ ⁦@BPWUK⁩ ⁦@NFBPWCNYC⁩ abc.net.au/news/2024-10-15/l…
Lily Ledbetter was owed millions in back pay by her employer. She became an equal pay trailblazer

Lily Ledbetter was owed millions in back pay by her employer. She became an equal pay trailblazer

Lilly Ledbetter launched a lawsuit when she discovered she was being paid less than her male co-workers. She never saw a dime of the money she was owed, but It made her an icon in the fight for...

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This is good news: HECS debt is a BPW Advocacy issue from 2023. #GenderLens #SeeWhatWomenCanBe
Dr Monique Ryan MP (@Mon4Kooyong) profile pictureDr Monique Ryan MP@Mon4Kooyong9 Oct 2024
The House just passed legislation to take $3billion from the HECS debts owed by 2.9 million university graduates. I sincerely thank the almost 290 000 Australians who signed my petition to push the govt to make this change.
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Important actions to support women in Afghanistan. #EmpowerWomen #SDG5
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Today is Equal Pay Day in Australia. The earliest date yet, but still 50 days after the end of the Fin Year. BPW Australia’s media release available here: equalpayday.com.au/ #EPD2024 #equalpayday #closethegenderpaygap @bpw_nsw @BPWMelb @ausgenderequal
Equal Pay Day | Equal Pay Day

Equal Pay Day | Equal Pay Day

Equal Pay Day

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Brilliant engagement from BPW Coffs Coast. Equal Pay has been an advocacy point for BPW since before the first legislation in Australia - and it’s still an advocacy point that needs to be shared. @bpwcoffsharbour @BPWInternationl newsofthearea.com.au/big-ban…
Big Banana to glow red to highlight gender pay disparity - News Of The Area

Big Banana to glow red to highlight gender pay disparity - News Of The Area

THE Big Banana will glow red on August 19 to highlight Equal Pay Day. The date for Equal Pay Day varies each year, because it marks how many days into the new financial year Australian women must...

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BPW Australia congratulates Sam Mostyn on her appointment as Governor General, and Anthony Albanese on the choice of an energetic, well-respected leader.
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Some great work being done: recognising impact and involvement builds the pipeline for our future #SeeWhatWomenCanBe
The Office for Women (@officeforwomen) profile pictureThe Office for Women@officeforwomen14 Feb 2024
On 11 February it was International Day of Women and Girls in Science #IDWGS2024 and to mark the day we're highlighting the work being done across the Australian Government to track and improve outcomes for women and girls in STEM. [1/4]
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Today: The International Day of Women and Girls in Science,celebrates the achievements of women and girls in science and technology. Aiming to promote gender equality, inspire the next generation of female scientists and innovators to pursue careers in STEM #SeeWhatWomenCanBe
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“For only the second time in the Australian Honours history, more women than men have been recognised” Wow. To continue addressing the gender gap in Australian Awards, we must drive up the nominations of women. #HonourAWoman #seewhatwomencanbe abc.net.au/news/2024-01-25/a…
Social justice advocates, journalists, doctors and scientists among those recognised in Australia...

Social justice advocates, journalists, doctors and scientists among those recognised in Australia...

This year's Australia Day honours has recognised a variety of Australians from well-known media personalities to those working away behind the scenes. 

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BPWS 2024 aims:build relationships community&service&business.Engage in planning laws to reduce negative outcomes for vulnerable women and girls. Partner with councils&associations. Run awareness campaigns. (WEPs)Encourage members to speak on issues. Mentoring members. Info&News.
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Excellent work in the community @BpwStrathfield
BPW Strathfield (@BpwStrathfield) profile pictureBPW Strathfield@BpwStrathfield24 Nov 2023
Celebrating Volunteers @ Strathfield Council High Tea today.
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This is what change looks like #EmbraceEquity #SeeWhatWomenCanBe @BPWMelb
Jacinta Allan (@JacintaAllanMP) profile pictureJacinta Allan
@JacintaAllanMP29 Nov 2023
For the first time ever women make up half of the Victorian Parliament. Now when school groups visit, they can look out from the galleries and see chambers that are truly representative of men and women. To celebrate, we invited all women MPs for a photo to mark the occasion.
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This was a complete surprise that I won the Women Empowerment Award. Thank you Miriam Cuellar for nominating me. Thanks also to @BPWAust for your support and mentorship over the past 22 years. ❤️
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Now to work: how to progress economic security for women. Panel discussion & workshop ⁦@terese_smfa⁩ ⁦@ausgenderequal⁩ #eS4Women2023 #SeeWhatWomenCanBe #BPWAConf2024 #EmbraceEquity
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#BPWAConf2024 Women’s Economic Empowerment Symposium. Terese Edwards (WEET, Single Mother Families Australia) sharing insights @BPWMelb @BpwStrathfield @ACOSS
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Transformational actions
Marie-Claude MACHON (@marie_c_machon) profile pictureMarie-Claude MACHON@marie_c_machon20 Sep 2023
Transforming words into actions #TransformingEducatuonSummit @Unesco @SteGiannini @leogarnier @Education2030UN
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In another sign of change: Laura Kane becomes first woman in AFL senior executive role #SeeWhatWomenCanBe ⁦@BPWMelb⁩ ⁦@BpwStrathfield⁩ womensagenda.com.au/latest/l…
Laura Kane becomes first woman appointed in senior executive role in the AFL

Laura Kane becomes first woman appointed in senior executive role in the AFL

The AFL has appointed Laura Kane as the executive general manager of football, the first woman to ever hold the senior deputy role.

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BPW: ordinary women doing extraordinary things! On this day in 1930, Australian women were in the room in New York when BPW International formed. Ever since we’ve been advocating for change, educating, empowering and encouraging women around the world. #BPWDay @BPWInternationl
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Tell us again how nobody’s interested in women’s sports? #SeeWhatWomenCanBe ⁦@ausgenderequal⁩ ⁦@BPWInternationl⁩ ⁦@BPWMelb⁩ Matildas v Ireland World Cup TV ratings: Australia creates history with over 2 million views | The Australian codesports.com.au/football/w…
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WelcomingMichele Bullock as new RBA governor theaustralian.com.au/nation/…
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