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Australia’s first women’s refuge listed on the NSW State Heritage Register

Sunday, 22 September 2024

Content Warning: This media release contains themes of domestic and family violence. 

The former Elsie Refuge in Glebe, founded to shelter and advocate for women experiencing domestic and family violence, has been added to the NSW State Heritage Register.

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$500,000 to support 500 women in social enterprises

Tuesday 9 July 2024

The NSW Government has provided $500,000 to the Social Enterprise Council of NSW and ACT (SECNA) to run a two-year project to boost women-led social enterprises. 

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$2 million boost for women to re-enter the workforce

Tuesday 2 July 2024

The NSW Government has awarded more than $2 million in grants to new projects that will support women from focus communities to become job-ready and secure sustainable employment.

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Strengthening the justice system to better protect domestic and family violence victim survivors

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Content Warning: This media release contains themes of domestic and family violence.  

The NSW Government will introduce significant legal reforms that will make it more difficult for those accused of serious domestic violence offences to get bail.

The Inaugural NSW Women’s Safety Commissioner Strategic Plan, Working together to address domestic, family and sexual violence, has been released today, providing a roadmap for the Office of the Women’s Safety Commissioner’s activities between 2024 and 2027.

A new round of applications for the NSW Government Return to Work Pathways Program opens today, with up to $2 million available to support women from diverse backgrounds get job ready and secure sustainable employment.

In the wake of the Matilda's stunning performance in the World Cup, it is important to acknowledge and thank the local clubs that form the backbone of football in Australia.

A Minns Labor Government will boost funding for Women’s Health Centres to $100 million over five years to ensure the 20 centres across the state can operate sustainably and deliver health services that meet the needs of the community.

I warmly congratulate the Marrickville Girl Guides on their centenary celebrations. The Marrickville Girl Guides is the oldest registered Girl Guides company in New South Wales and has been active in the local community for generations.

I extend congratulations and a very warm thank you to the Women's Electoral Lobby, which is celebrating its 50th year in operation.