Leading community organisations are to be invited to join the Government in identifying ways to improve the lives of women and girls in the ACT as part of the ACT Women’s Plan 2016-26.
Announced by the Minister for Women, Yvette Berry, the move comes in the final year of the First Action Plan 2017-19 and will see the Government working with non-Government organisations, business and the broader community to improve gender equality for all ACT women.
Ms Berry said that of the 100 actions in the First Action Plan, 95 per cent had been completed or were underway.
“The ACT Government is also seeking the views of the community on what actions we need to undertake to improve the lives of women and girls in Canberra, so that we can achieve equity together,” Ms Berry said.
“The Second Action Plan will be based on five focus areas that have been identified through consultation with individuals, the community sector and across the ACT Government,” she said.
Ms Berry said the focus areas would address improving the mental health and wellbeing of women and girls; fostering gender equity in workplaces; building a safe community where women and girls were supported to participate; and improving housing support and sustainability.
She said the Second Action Plan would also look at developing appropriate and accessible services, programs and policies for women and girls, ensuring consideration of those from diverse backgrounds.
“I encourage you to contribute to this discussion by completing a short survey on the YourSay website” Ms Berry said.
The 24-page action plan and access to the survey are available at this PS News link.
