“Gender pay gap? But isn’t it illegal to pay men, women and people of all genders differently for doing the same job?” 🤔

Yup, it is! But that’s not the whole story 🤯

👉Get the facts this International Women's Day at: wgea.gov.au/the-gender-pay…

#IWD24

💥Kapow!

Na na na na na na na na.... REFERENCE MAN 🦸‍♂️
He sounds like a superhero. The world has been designed for him. Yet many of us have never even heard of him 🤔❓❗

Ahead of #IWD24 , learn about this mystery man's impact on gender inequality.

youtu.be/8HSIolFiHiE

Help us find out what drives progress toward gender equality! Calling all academic researchers, community sector orgs and government agencies to apply for up to $400,000 to examine what works to achieve Victorian Government gender equality targets. Apply now
genderequalitycommission.vic.gov.au/2024-research-…

Leave Early when the Fire Danger Rating is Extreme or Catastrophic.

Download the VicEmergency app and check the Fire Danger Rating daily: emergency.vic.gov.au

Congratulations to the women taking the wheel and learning to drive with Carringbush Adult Education’s Women Behind The Wheel program. It’s all thanks to a grassroots grant from the Office for Women, part of the Victorian Government’s action towards gender equality #OurEqualState

Applications close on 20 February for the new $1.32 million Women in Energy and Manufacturing grants.

Grants are available to boost women’s participation and equity in the energy and manufacturing industries.

Go to vic.gov.au/women-energy-a…

#OurEqualState

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

Today we celebrate your work and thank you for your contributions to science and technology in Victoria 🔬 💪.

✨ Hypnotising

✨ Mesmerising

✨ Tantalising

There are so many words to describe Maree Clarke’s Yennaga Yettang/Come See. But you really have to #ComeSee it to believe it 👀

This work is part of the Victorian Women’s Public Art Program 🎨

vic.gov.au/victorian-wome…

There’s still time to apply for the new $1.32 million Women in Energy and Manufacturing grants, to boost women’s participation and equity in these industries.

We are hosting info sessions to help you apply.

Go to vic.gov.au/women-energy-a…

Applications are now open for the new $1.32 million Women in Energy and Manufacturing grants, to boost women’s participation and equity in these industries.

For more information and to apply, go to vic.gov.au/women-energy-a…

#OurEqualState

The Victorian Women’s Public Art Program is back for a second round, with $1.2 million in funding announced today to recognise and celebrate the significant contributions of even more Victorian women.

See what we did last year at vic.gov.au/victorian-wome…

As part of the drive towards gender equality in the workplace, the Victorian Government has partnered with the National Association of Women in Operations to highlight the success stories of businesses fostering more inclusive workplaces for women.

nawo.org.au/nawo-x-case-st…

Allow us to gift you the life-affirming story of Vanessa Heart. 💝She’s lived ‘a harsh life,’ but that hasn’t stopped her from becoming a:
- Winner of the #MollyHadfield award
- Member for Housing for the Aged Housing Group
- Social housing volunteer
- Living Legend

🥁Drum roll please...it’s time to reveal the sixth artwork funded by the Victorian Women’s Public Art Program:

✨Yennaga Yettang/Come See✨

Maree Clarke’s artwork is truly something special, so, #ComeSee it!

vic.gov.au/victorian-wome…

#VictorianWomensPublicArt

🧡 Join the call to prevent and eliminate gender-based violence.
🧡 The #16Days OfActivism against Gender-Based Violence is a global campaign led by UN Women.
🧡 You can also join us for the annual Walk Against Violence tomorrow!
respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/campaigns/16-d… #16Days Respect Victoria

There’s still time to have your say and help shape two new industry strategies – supporting women in manufacturing and women in energy to join those sectors and thrive in their careers. Consultation closes on 30 November! (1/2)

📣 Have your say and shape two new industry strategies – supporting women in manufacturing and women in energy to join those sectors and thrive in their careers.
Go to Engage Vic engage.vic.gov.au/women-energy-m….

Answering why women in STEM careers don’t win more awards is complicated. It’s also why Victoria’s gender equality strategy, Our equal state, is so vital.

Read Our equal state: vic.gov.au/our-equal-state

#OurEqualState