The Office for Women’s Policy (OWP) is committed to a community engagement approach to policy development. OWP recognises that to foster a truly inclusive community; policies, programs and services need to be responsive to the diverse needs of women in the community. OWP places emphasis on seeking the views of women whose voices are not normally heard in policy development and decision-making through a variety of strategies. 

What Women Said 2005

Community Consultation Roundtable on IR Reform

In May 2005 a consultation was held on the Federal Government’s proposed changes to industrial relations. Peak women’s groups and community organisations and unions attended the consultation. Read what was said. (Word, 344kb)

For further information on this important topic for women please see the paper, Pay Equity and the Impact of Industrial Relations Changes on Women under Latest Research.

Women on the Move

The Women on the Move Conference aimed to promote women in leadership and reduce social, economic and geographical isolation. The conference attracted more than 170 women from diverse communities across the Great Southern, including women from Nyoongar and Malay communities. 

What Women Said 2004

What Women Said 2003

What Women Said 2002