Welcome to the Western Australian Branch of ALGWA
Welcome to the web site of the WA Branch of the Australian Local Government Women's Association.
The Australian Local Government Women's Association (ALGWA) is the peak body representing the interests of women in local government – either as officers or elected members. The Association seeks to assist in furthering women's knowledge, understanding and participation in the function of local government.
ALGWA (WA) aims to improve diversity in community decision-making by encouraging and supporting women in, and into, local government. We do this by providing our members with opportunities to network, learn new skills, and find support from other people in the industry. We also hope to increase the number of women in elected and executive positions.
This web site is intended to provide women with state and national contact details, information on membership, news about upcoming events, and information of general interest to women in local government.
The Committee of the WA Branch of ALGWA welcomes your interest and strives to provide you with membership services that support your future in local government.
Mayor Sheryl Froese
WA President
The Honourable Tanya Plibersek, the Minister for the Status of Women and the Honourable Maxine McKew, Parliamentary Secretary for Infrasructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government recently launched ALGWA's 50:50 Vision - Councils for Gender Equity program at the Australian Council of Local Governments' dinner held at Parliament House. The program has been designed to be accessed by all councils regardless of their size, location and progress on gender equity. Councils will be able to apply for accreditation across three levels - bronze, silver and gold and must move through these levels sequentially. The accreditation and identification of councils as 50:50 Vision employers of choice will make it easier for councils to attract and keep strong female candidates and officers.
Bronze Award
Applications are now open for the first level of accreditation in the 50:50 Vision Councils for Gender Equity Program Bronze Awards, and will be presented at the ALGWA National Conference in November. In order to achieve a Bronze Award acouncil must:
- Provide a council endorsed statement of commitment to address gender equity issues;
- Conduct a self assessment of staff and elected representative gender ratios;
- Outline at least one project they will undertake to address gender equity issues; and
- Nominate a 50:50 Vision champion to carry the program within the organisation
The launch of the 50:50 Vision also inaugurated a dedicated website www.5050vision.com.auwhich includes detailed information about the initiative together with details on how councils can apply for the Bronze award.
