Women on Board Help Sheets
The Women on Board Help Sheets have been created by the Office of Women's Policy and Our Community to provide useful information for women interested in joining a government Board or Committee. These Help Sheets cover topics from finding the board that is right for you to survival skills for women on boards.
You will need Adobe Acrobat to download these Help Sheets. If you encounter any problems with accessing the Help Sheets please contact the Office of Women's Policy on 9208 3129.
GETTING ON: What you need to know and do before joining a Board
What you need to know before joining a board (PDF 88 kb) or (Word 153 kb)
Finding a board that’s right for you (PDF 85kb) or (Word 82 kb)
The Victorian Women’s Register – how it works and why you should be on it (PDF 91kb) or (Word 77 kb)
What’s in it for me? Ups and downs of board service (PDF 76kb) or (Word 71 kb)
Board options for women in rural and regional areas (PDF 98kb) or (Word 87 kb)
Are you ready? Questions to ask and answer when considering or being interviewed for a board position (PDF 79kb) or (Word 72 kb)
BEING ON: Understanding boards and how they work
Survival skills for women on boards (PDF 109kb) or (Word 82 kb)
Overview of your legal responsibilities (PDF 84kb) or (Word 75 kb)
Overview of your financial obligations (PDF 90kb) or (Word 82 kb)
Handling conflicts of interest (PDF 82kb) or (Word 73 kb)
To whom is my board accountable? (PDF 83kb) or (Word 251 kb)
Navigating the key documents (PDF 85kb) or (Word 78 kb)
Overview of board meetings (PDF 89kb) or (Word 87 kb)
Board committees (PDF 78kb) or (Word 76 kb)
Networking and mentoring – how it can help you in your board role (PDF 89kb) or (Word 79 kb)
Am I a good board member? Self-assessment checklist (PDF 59kb) or (Word 64 kb)
GETTING MORE WOMEN ON: Passing the torch to others
Why boards need more women (PDF 86kb) or (Word 74 kb)
Doing your bit – how you can help get more women on boards (PDF 86kb) or (Word 78 kb)
MOVING ON: Exiting your board role with grace
Why and when to exit (PDF 78kb) or (Word 75 kb)
Celebrating your achievements and staying involved (PDF 81kb) or (Word 71 kb)
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