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50:50 Vision - Councils for Gender Equity Program
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Welcome to the 50:50 Vision - Councils for Gender Equity website.
Looking for information about women in local government? You have come to the right place.
The Australian Local Government Women's Association (ALGWA) is proud to bring you the 50:50 Vision - Councils for Gender Equity program.
This important program is the first national accreditation and awards program which encourages councils across Australia to address gender equity issues within the organisation and among their elected representatives.
The program has been designed to to be accessed by all councils, regardless of their size, location and progress on gender equity. Councils can apply for accreditation at three levels - starting with Bronze and working up to the prestigious, peer reviewed Gold Award.
The accreditation of your council as a 50:50 Vision employer will make it easier for you to attract and keep good women candidates and officers.
Have questions? Don't hesitate to contact Karen Purser, Program Coordinator on 02 95144880 or email 5050vision@acelg.org.au.
****CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE PROGRAM AND RECIEVE YOUR BRONZE AWARD INFORMATION PACK****
*****CLick here to see which councils are already part of the program******
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Unley Council to be awarded first National Silver Award
Later this month Unley Council will become the first Australian Council to achieve the Silver Award in the national 50:50 Vision - Councils for Gender Equity program, at a gala dinner in Adelaide to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Australian Local Government Womens' Association (ALGWA). Unley Council has been a leader in addressing gender equity for some time and Unley's CEO, Ray Pincombe was chair of the 2010 Year of Women in Local Government National Steering Committee.
Unley Council has done some outstanding work and a case study including examples of policies and procedures developed in response to the 50:50 gender Equity program will be added to the website soon.
Broken Hill Council in NSW is close to completing the requirements for their full Silver Award, and Kogorah Council, also in NSW have acheived their first Silver Accreditation.
by ACELG 13 Sep 2011, 2:47pm
Program update...
More than 20% of councils a cross the country are registered for the program, with more signing up every week. Councils who have acheived Bronze Award Status include:
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by ACELG 13 Sep 2011, 3:52pm
ALGWA 60th Anniversay Dinner
The Australian Local Government Women's Association celebrated the 60th anniversary of the founding of the national organisation, at a sumptuous dinner at historic Old Parliament House in June.
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by ACELG 18 Jul 2011, 1:38pm
Vale Kaele Way AM
National ALGWA President Councillor Darriea Turley today paid tribute to former National President, Kaele Way, who sadly lost her battle with cancer on Friday 1 July 2011, passing away peacefully with her children and family members present.
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by ACELG 7 Jul 2011, 11:21am
More Bronze Awards announced...
The following councils have all acheived their Bronze Awards, and are gearing up for the Silver Award Accreditations. Many of theses councils have implemented great gender equity projects
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by ACELG 8 Jun 2011, 5:09pm
The 50:50 Vision Silver Awards are open - apply now!
The 50:50 Vision Silver Awards are open, and the first Silver Awards will be presented at the ALGWA 60th Anniversery Dinner in Canberra in June. Will your council be there?
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by ACELG 8 Mar 2011, 12:21pm
22 Councils win inaugural Gender Equity Awards, leading the way in local government in Australia.
Councils from as far away as the Tiwi Islands in the Northern Territory were awarded Bronze Awards in the ALGWA 50:50 Vision Councils for Gender Equity Program at the Women Going Places Australian Local
Government Women's Association (ALGWA) national conference Gala Dinner on November 26th.
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by ACELG 6 Dec 2010, 1:42pm
Sex Discrimination Commissioner launches 2010 Gender Equity Blueprint
The Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Elizabeth Broderick, launched the 2010 Gender Equity Blueprint at Canberra's Press Club on 23 June.
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by ACELG 25 Jun 2010, 2:22pm
50:50 Vision - Councils for Gender Equity Launched at the Australian Council of Local Governments Dinner
Minister Tanya Plibersek and Parliamentary Secretary Maxine McKew launched the 50:50 Vision - Councils for Gender Equity Program at the Australian Council of Local Governments Dinner at Parliament House in June 17th.
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by ACELG 25 Jun 2010, 2:03pm
Does your council have 50:50 Vision? Apply for the Bronze Award now!
Applications are now open for the first level of accreditation in the 50:50 Vision - Councils for Gender Equity program - the Bronze Awards.
In order to achieve a Bronze Award a council must:
- provide a council endorsed statement of commitment to address gender equality issues
- conduct a self assesment of staff/elected representative gender ratios
- outline at least one project they will undertake to address gender equity issues
- nominate a 50:50 Vision champion to have carriage of the program within the organisation.
The first round of Bronze Awards will be presented at the ALGWA national Conference "Ticket to Ryde" in November this year.
If you want your council to lead the way and be among the first to be awarded this prestigious accreditation - click here and register for a full information and entry pack.
by ACELG 16 Jun 2010, 3:34pm
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Project Launch 17 June 2010 Applications for Bronze Accreditation open 18 June 2010 ALGWA National Conference - A Ticket To Ryde 25 November 2010 ALGWA 60th Anniversary Dinner 19 June 2011 -
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