More paid parental leave for public sector in NSW budget Economy & Industry As part of its upcoming state budget, the NSW government has introduced a new paid parental leave policy for public sector workers, effective October. There
NSW makes ‘landmark’ investment to boost DV support services October 21, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The NSW government has announced $484.3 million over four years to help thousands of women and children escaping domestic abuse with the support of housing
NSW public sector to receive paid leave for miscarriages and pre-term births June 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The NSW government has announced funding in its 2021-22 budget for a five day paid leave provision for public sector employees who have experienced a
NSW, WA celebrate women in local government August 31, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Women in local government have been recognised in New South Wales and Western Australia in recent days, while concerns have been raised over female representation
Nominations open for NSW women in local government awards January 13, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales Nominations for the 2020 New South Wales ministers’ awards for women in local government have opened. The awards celebrate the contributions of women in the
NSW youth to help shape policy in state’s first Regional Youth Taskforce October 16, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The NSW government has launched its first Regional Youth Taskforce, which will give young people from across the state a voice in government. Minister for
Competitive tendering hurts service collaboration, but what's the fix? January 19, 2016 By David Donaldson Community & Social There is still a long way to go to ensure effective coordination between services in disadvantaged communities. A New South Wales parliamentary committee went looking
