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.
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economic Security4Women
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.
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.
Introduction of the Modular Online Time Use Survey (MOTUS)
Please read the why, who, need, when and how for a Time Use Survey. Then write to your Member of Parliament, the Prime Minister, Ministers, Office for Women stating your strong support for the effective collection of this data in a cost effective manner citing the MOTUS mixed-method option/proposal and link this page.
Commission on the Status Women 101 Webinar
Aimed at first time attendees and those interested in CSW Watch & Listen to the webinar The Webinar is aimed at: providing the ‘virtual’ space for those new to the UN / CSW processes and procedures of CSW to learn and interact with those who have previously attended and thus enter any CSW preparatory meeting […]
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.
Women’s economic security roundtables – May 2019
eS4W will be holding their next series of Roundtable in Hobart, Launceston, Tasmania and Melbourne on “Boosting Economic Security for All Women living in Australia” “The impact the Cost of Care has on Economic Security for All Women living in Australia” Monday 6th May 2019 9:45 am for 10 am to 1 pmThe Old Woolstore […]
Financial literacy workshops for women 55+
Own your financial future is the financial literacy project created by Australian Shareholders’ Association (ASA). ASA will run a number of free workshops in various locations across Australia for women aged over 55 years. The aim is to empower older women with an understanding of basic investment and financial concepts
CSW63 – Parallel Event
Gender-Responsive Social Protection Systems: It’s a Human Right Thursday, 14th March 2019 at 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Aqua Room @ 4 W 43rd StreetNew York, NY 10036 In this workshop using Human Rights to promote social protections for women will be explored. Speakers will share global, regional and national means to use Human Rights […]
Boosting Economic Security for ALL Women living in Australia
Join our roundtable and enhance the conversation with economic Security4Women (eS4W), Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Council Australia (FECCA), National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA), Australian Women Against Violence (AWAVA) and Harmony Alliance: Migrant and Refugee Women for Change. Date: Tuesday, 12th February 2019 Time: 12 noon to 3 pm (light lunch served) Venue: Hotel Kurrajong, 8 […]
Women on temporary visas experiencing violence and their children
Every woman and child has the right to live free from violence. Act on 3.8, you’re running late!
CSW101 Webinar-Thursday 13th December-1pm (AEDT)
CSW101 Webinar Thursday 13th December 2018 – 1 pm to 1:45 pm (AEDT) At Redbank Conferencing – https://events.redbackconferencing.com.au/f3c380
Discussion Paper Superannuation and the casualisation of work
Retiring with a superannuation nest egg that allows for a decent standard of living is one of the fundamental objectives of retirement incomes policy. For most Australian women, their superannuation balance on retirement falls well short of this basic objective meaning retirement is often accompanied by financial pressures and in a worst case, severe hardship. […]
Discussion Paper Education, financial literacy and capability
One area where the economic security for women has been enhanced over the past few decades is in educational attainment. There are more women than men finishing year 12 schooling, and this is carrying into university where there are more women than men achieving a bachelor degree. This is important for economic and financial security […]
Roundtable – Brisbane 19th November – Economic Security for Women
Enhancing economic and financial security for women will not be achieved by undermining and lowering economic security for men. This is not the trade-off.
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. 
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
Gender Statistics and Analysis – Data Disaggregation by Sex
eS4W is working for improved access to gender data and analysis for the purposes of policy development and monitoring. eS4W wants statistical data that is disaggregated by sex to be publically accessible as a matter of course; in all relevant data domains and collections and by all relevant … Read more about Gender Statistics and Analysis – Data Disaggregation by Sex
Impact on Women in Disaster Affected Areas
The report is designed to inform governments, policy makers and community members of the issues that are of the most concern and how a gendered approach could improve the economic impacts of natural disasters on women. The Impact on Women in Disaster Affected Areas in Australia. ‘We Need To … Read more about Impact on Women in Disaster Affected Areas
Domestic Violence is a workplace issue
Addressing Domestic Violence is a business imperative. The evidence is that domestic violence can affect the attendance, performance and safety of employees, and consequently reduce the productivity of Australian workplaces. In response, both public and private sector employers are progressively … Read more about Domestic Violence is a workplace issue