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Joint Submission on National Action Plan on on Women, Peace and Security

The Australian Government released its draft National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security a few months ago. The National Action Plan outlines Australia’s framework to integrate gender considerations in all peace and security efforts and support work to eliminate violence against women in fragile, conflict and post-conflict situations where Australia operates.

Joint Submission on National Action Plan on on Women, Peace and Security (which relates closely to the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.)

The Government sought input from across Australia about the content of the National Action Plan to help inform the development of the final National Action Plan.

A group of women’s organisations including AWAVA helped prepare a submission which is now available for download here  .

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Position Vacant – Program Manager – Canberra

AWAVA is seeking applications from appropriately qualified individuals, interested in the position of Program Manager.

The successful applicant, to be based in Canberra,  will provide leadership and work with WESNET and the AWAVA Advisory Group to deliver the aims and objectives of AWAVA. On a day to day basis the Program Manager will be responsible for coordinating, managing and administering program operations, compliance with legal and contract obligations, staff and program management.

To go directly to the advertisement on SEEK click here.

Applications close 5pm on Monday 3 October 2011.

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Position Vacant: Administration and Communications Assistant

The Australian Women Against Violence Alliance (AWAVA) is seeking a suitably qualified Administration and Communications Assistant to provide administrative, organisational, and communication support.

 

On a day-to-day basis the Administration and Communications Assistant will undertake administrative, organisational and communication tasks as directed and supervised by the Program Manager. Regular activities include providing logistical and organisational support to the AWAVA Chairperson and staff (currently Program Manager) and volunteers, responding to emails and phone calls, updating AWAVA’s social media platforms, updating AWAVA’s Website, developing AWAVA’s weekly e-bulletin, developing  communications materials, data entry, filing and recording, updating and maintaining contact registers, scheduling meetings and appointments, organising and taking accurate minutes of meetings, preparing draft minutes and circulating the final copies to attendees after clearance, managing membership enquiries and data bases, organising travel, accommodation and associated requirements for AWAVA delegates, event management for face-to-face meetings which require venue and equipment hire and catering, assist in submission preparation, including cost estimates and  budgeting information, meeting deadlines and managing time well, communicating verbally and in writing to a variety of stakeholders. Not all duties in the position description are required each week.

 

The position is directly responsible to National Chair of WESNET through the AWAVA Program Manager

 

See http://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/Members/WESNET/administration-and-communications-assistant for more information!




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Working with Marginalised Women Workshop

GOLD COAST 14 November 2011  | IPSWICH  21 November 2011

The Domestic Violence Prevention Centre Gold Coast Inc & Sisters Inside Inc are hosting a one day training workshop is specifically designed for employed professionals, advocates, volunteers and other interested persons who work with marginalised women, particularly criminalised women.The training will be useful and practical for those working with and for marginalised women who are experiencing poverty, homelessness, mental health issues, disability, criminalisation and issues specific to young women. You can download the flyer here.

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Katherine Community Engagement Event

The AWAVA team are back from the first of our Community Engagement events which was held in Katherine last week.  The event was designed to bring together local organisations and people interested in learning more about the National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children and what they can do in their own communities.

There were 25 participants from 15 organisations ranging from Katherine Police, health and hospital, local government, community organisations and a range of specialist sexual assault and family violence services. Most of the participants were already undertaking significant work in their area of prevention of violence against women, but still found the event very useful and went away with more information about the National Plan.

Many of the participants were able to talk about what they are currently doing and share this with other locals. There was much networking and sharing of contact details and a realisation by some that they have been working alone when there are others just around the corner they can be teaming up with on prevention activities.  One group left saying ‘We have a plan!’

 

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Weekly Round-up* July 29th

Things are starting to get very busy in the AWAVA offices – with lots of planning for the coming year happening, as well as the start of some big things to come in regards to the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children. Make sure you keep your eye on our website for updates!

In the outside world, there has been plenty of focus on violence against women – here are just some of the things that crossed our virtual desks this week.

Around the Nation

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Weekly Round-up* July 22nd

A relatively quiet week in the media for articles on violence against women. But a few interesting international articles caught our eye:

  • This article from the USA shines a light on some hidden issues of the growing demand for prostitution
  • Still in the USA, the White House, and it’s partners, have launched apps against abuse
  • And finally, a new report delves into some of the issues of limited access to contraceptives in war-torn areas of the world. Read more here

Reminder!

Don’t forget! If there is more you want to hear about, have something to contribute, or have feedback, you can email us at [email protected]

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Weekly Round-up* 15th July

Welcome to another Weekly Round-up! Not much to report internationally this week, but plenty of news around the nation:

  • There are some updates on the review into ADF culture: This media release announces the release of terms of reference for the enquiry
  • The Age reports on ‘sexting’ from a legal and psychological point of view
  • Melton police in Victoria start to establish a new family violence unit
  • The NSW Attorney-General has announced an appeal seeking a longer sentence for the doctor that removed a woman’s genitals without her consent
  • Caroline Norma takes a look at sex-worker safety in brothels
  • Collective Shout urges retailers to cease the sale and distribution of so-called ‘porn t-shirts’
  • Reminder! 1800Respect Online is now up and running – find out more here

At Your Request

A number of you have asked for more detailed information about a survey that was mentioned in last week’s round-up, that sited India as the 4th most dangerous country in the world for women.

  • For a snapshot of the results click here
  • for a more detailed report and ongoing coverage, click here

If there are other articles you want us to do a bit more digging on, email us at [email protected] and we’ll do our best!

Have Your Say

The Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse encourages you to participate in it’s consumer satisfaction survey

Another survey being conducted is the Women and Housing Affordability Survey – particularly looking for the views of women who are over 40 and do not expect to own their own home during their lifetime. Click here to complete the survey

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Call for Contributions

Parity are calling for contributions for the September Edition “Responding to the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children”

Noel Murray of Parity says “This edition follows on from two very successful editions in the last two years and indeed other editions of Parity that have examined and discussed domestic violence and the response to domestic violence and the homelessness experienced by women.This edition offers all those working in the sector and with an interest in these critical issues to respond to the  Australian Government’s National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children.

Please feel free to distribute the attached Call for Contributions throughout your networks and to anyone you think might be interested in contributing to this discussion.”

Please note that the deadline for contributions is Friday September 16th.

Click here to learn more

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AWAVA recieves funding for two new projects

AWAVA is pleased to announce that we have received Australian Government funding for two new projects to assist in the elimination of violence against women. Both projects focus on violence prevention in regional and remote communities.

  1. The Bridging the National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children to Community Social Change Action – Engagement Project will see AWAVA develop and deliver a series of events in regional and remote locations to promote the National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children 2010-2022 (“the Plan”) and discuss how organisations can take action at a local level.
  2. AWAVA will also be working with the National Rural Women’s Coalition and Network (NWRC) to develop a toolkit and guide to support women to implement the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children. The resources will focus on preventing violence before it occurs by working to change underlying causes.
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