Our Priorities
The policy directions of the Office of Women’s Policy are outlined in Leading with Victoria’s Women 2004–07. Annual progress reports highlight the many achievements that have been made during the life of this policy. Many initiatives and activities have been completed and some will continue as part of our future plans.
In mid 2008 we will release our new forward plan for Victoria’s women. It will provide the framework for our priorities for women and strategic directions over the four years from 2008 to 2011. If you subscribe for updates you will be advised when the plan is available.
Victorian Government Policy Context
The work of the Office of Women’s Policy is influenced by a range of policy documents including the following:
A Fairer Victoria - addressing disadvantage and creating opportunities for all Victorians
A New Approach to Family Violence (PDF 923 kb)
New Directions for Victorian Justice System (PDF 44 kb)
New Representative and Community Engagement Arrangements for Indigenous Victorians (PDF 2.3 mb)
Future Directions (PDF 1.2 mb) - an action agenda for young Victorians
Moving Forward (PDF 1366 kb) - making provincial Victoria the best place to live, work and invest
Victoria: Working Futures (PDF 2 mb) – workforce participation
Meeting our Transport Challenges (PDF 29 kb) – connecting Victorian communities
National Policy Context
On a national level, the Office of Women’s Policy is influenced by:
International Policy Context
The work of the Office for Women’s Policy is influenced at an international level by the work of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, and is aligned under the four themes of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), which include:
- Representation and equity
- Education, work and economic independence
- Justice and safety.
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