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eS4W is a national women’s alliance, funded by the Australian Government through the Office for Women in the Commonwealth Department of
Prime Minister and Cabinet.

It is an alliance of women’s organisations united in the belief that economic wellbeing and financial security are essential for women and will enable women of all ages to have an equal place in society.

The role of eS4W

To bring together women’s organisations and individuals from across Australia to share information, identify barriers to women’s economic security and to identify solutions by prioritising the key issues for action to bring about change To engage actively with the Australian Government on policy issues as part of a better more informed and representative dialogue between women and government.


Lifelong economic wellbeing for women in Australia

The project Lifelong Economic Wellbeing for Women in Australia research (2015) was undertaken as part of an informed dialogue to ascertain the perceptions of and issues of Australian women concerning their economic empowerment and wellbeing throughout every decade of their lives.

Gender Equity

eS4W is working towards a greater awareness of the gender pay gap and gender pay issues nationally, particularly amongst people under 35 years.  We have a current focus on gender pay equity in the small to medium employer (SME) sector, working to engage such businesses in the steps and processes needed to ensure they offer pay equity across genders.

Education and Training

eS4W’s objective is to improve opportunities for women in non-traditional occupations and emerging industries with a focus on challenging gender occupation stereotypes for girls.

Financial literacy

eS4W’s objective is raise the profile of financial literacy and how it relates to the economic security of of women with a focus on engaging and educating young women about strategies to improve women’s superannuation and retirement savings.

Financially Fit Females is a campaign focusing on financial equality. 
Because (call us crazy) we think your finances should be as fighting fit as the next man’s. However, it’s fair to say that currently financial literacy is a crucial missing link that is holding women back from true equality. 

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Working Together for Equality : NGO Beijing +25 Review 2019 – AUSTRALIA

The Working Together for Equality Beijing + 25 Review 2019 : Australia is part of the ongoing Australian Civil Society monitoring and evaluation of women’s rights commitments made by the Australian Government and Civil Society for the advancement of women through use of the agreed strategies from the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BPFA) […]

News from economic Security 4 Women

eS4W and our member organisations raise awareness of the issues that affect women living in Australia and emerging issues facing them and their community.

AUSTRALIAN WOMEN AGAINST VIOLENCE ALLIANCE – MEDIA STATEMENT:

Welcome initial funding needs to be followed with further investment in safety The national alliance of organisations working to end all forms of violence against women has welcomed the announcement today of $150 million of Federal government funding to support women and children subjected to violence through the coronavirus pandemic, and noted more will be […]

Factsheet on Payday Lending

NATSIWA and Marrahaw Law have put together a fact sheet on payday lending. The key questions are: If you are short on money to pay bills, are payday loans a good idea? How much money can you borrow from payday lenders? Are credit checks conducted? What are the fees and interest rates What are the […]

Self-Isolation Means Many Women Will Be Trapped With Their Abuser

by Dr Merrindahl Andrew As self-isolation becomes the norm, Dr Merrindahl Andrew, Program Manager for Australian Women Against Violence Alliance, highlights how this will leave may women and children in danger. In a time where staying at home is the best way to limit the spread of COVID-19, we need to remember that for many […]

“How to Become Your Own Super Hero” – The Importance of Superannuation

eS4W Partner Organisation – Super-Rewards is holding a free event in Sydney on 11th March 6 pm to 8 pm at Level 4, 11 York Street, Sydney. About this Event Super-Rewards & Women’s with Cents come together to help you Super Charge your Super! Superannuation can be complicated and we often don’t think much about […]

Creating Gender Equality through Procurement

Femeconomy has partnered with The 30% Club and leading Australian Board Directors to develop a Gender Equality Procurement Toolkit, to support organisations to implement procurement strategies that create gender equality across their supply chains, and foster ethical supply practices. Femeconomy have also developed an example Gender Equality Procurement Policy that is targeted towards Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Currently women […]

Roundtable – Adelaide, SA 19th February 2020

Boosting Economic Security for All Women living in Australia Join economic Security4Women (eS4W) and enhance the conversation on WEDNESDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2020 10 am to 1 pm (Morning Tea provided) at SOUTH AUSTRALIA PARLIAMENT HOUSE North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000 GUEST SPEAKER: Stephen Koukoulas, eS4W economist in residence will present on “The impact of unpaid […]

Roundtable Perth, WA 18th February 2020

Boosting Economic Security for All Women living in Australia Join economic Security4Women (eS4W) and enhance the conversation on TUESDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2020 9 am to 12 noon (8:45 am Morning Tea Provided) at MERCURE HOTEL (Anglesea Room) 10 Irwin Street, Perth, WA GUEST SPEAKER: Stephen Koukoulas, eS4W economist in residence will present on “The impact […]

Roundtable – Harvey WA – 17th February 2020

Boosting Economic Security for All Women living in Australia Join economic Security4Women (eS4W) and enhance the conversation on MONDAY 17TH FEBRUARY 2020 12 noon to 3 pm (Light lunch provided) at EDEN GROVE MANNING FUNCTION CENTRE 25 James Stirling Place HARVEY WA 6220 GUEST SPEAKER: Stephen Koukoulas, eS4W economist in residence will present on “The […]

Collaboration

The NWA's funded by the Australian Government provide a mechanism for a diversity of voices to be heard by enabling women and women's organisations to influence policy that impact women living in Australia. National Women's Alliances

International Engagement – Collaboration

The NWA’s  aim to empower women’s organisations to actively participate in international human rights processes and to help organisations to identify opportunities for using the outcomes of international processes in their domestic work. In particular, the NWA’s aim to empower women’s organisations to contribute to the establishment and implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more about International Engagement – Collaboration