Our wonderful new office is open for business.
We've got some people to thank
Proximity shared their office with us.
Clayton Utz helped us with much needed meeting spaces.
And a huge thanks to our terrific architects, Alanna and Fernando of Atelier KIPU.
Are you a qualified lawyer with a commitment to gender equality who wants to work in a healthy workplace with fabulous colleagues?
Find out more at https://t.co/X9jPfSOvrC
Today is the International Day of People with Disability.
Women with disability are more at risk of domestic and family violence and sexual harassment . Find out more at Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (https://t.co/qHNma5XMhO)
Welcome to our new Migration Agent, Anila Hafiz.
Anila is passionate about helping women start new lives in Australia through the best migration advice and community support.
Welcome Anila!
We're thrilled to be part of this pilot program establishing the Sexual Assault Legal Service, in partnership with Victim Support ACT.
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Today we welcome Dr Anna Cody to the Commission as Australia’s new Sex Discrimination Commissioner, following her appointment by the Federal Attorney-General in early July.
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#AHRC#SexDiscriminationCommssioner#DrAnnaCody
Today is International Day of Charity. If you are inspired, you can make a donation to the Women's Legal Centre ACT here.
Or donate to someone else who is doing something useful. That would also be nice.
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If you have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, you can call us to ask for information or advice.
You can tell your story safely to us. We can help you understand what your options are.
Phone: 02 6257 4377
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In a survey of over 700 migrant & refugee women in Australia, nearly half responded that they had been sexually harassed in the workplace over the past five years.
https://t.co/3OzCUuM4i3
If you have experienced sexual harassment, like unwanted touching, inappropriate comments, indecent texts phone calls, or posting intimate pictures without your consent, give us a call.
02 6257 4377
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released its latest data on people's experiences of physical violence, sexual violence and sexual harassment over the past 12 months.
Summary: mostly it's men who choose to do violence against women (and men)
https://t.co/cWvmCx5aWP
If you have some questions or need some advice about sexual harassment in the workplace, call the Women's Legal Centre on 6257 4377 or visit our website at https://t.co/X9jPfSOvrC.
The Women's Legal Centre ACT can help women, including migrant women, who have been treated unfairly at work here in Canberra.
Call us on 02 6257 4377 or check out our website at https://t.co/X9jPfSOvrC for information about how we can help.
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Senator Carr is asking about resourcing for Independent Children's Lawyers. Great questions!
We hope the Government commits to resourcing for more ICLs so children can be heard in family law processes.
Women's Legal Services Australia @WLSAnetwork is appearing before the Senate inquiry into the Family Law Amendments Act.
Talking about the primacy of safety so that women and children can participate in the family law system and get fair outcomes without threat or coercion.
Today is Equal Pay Day in the ACT.
Did you know Canberra has an average gender pay gap or 9.5%?
If you think you're being underpaid, call us on 6257 4377 or 1800 634 669 for advice.
#whatsmissingmatters#closethegenderpaygap
Happy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day!
All Australians have the opportunity to learn about the crucial impact that culture, family and community play in the life of every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child.
New brochures about how we can help women in Canberra now available!
Contact us on [email protected] or 02 6257 3477 if your organisation would like some for your clients.