This report investigates the support and accommodation needs of women (and children) affected by domestic and family violence.

The 2008 National Rural Women's Summit, convened by the Federal Government, addressed many of the issues that affect women living in rural areas, including: climate change, environment and water; representation of women in decision making; health; education; young people; infrastructure, transport and telecommunications; community building, engagement and new arrivals; vocational training, skills development and workforce...

Unearthing New Resources examines the attitudes and experiences of women towards working in the minerals industry, along with strategies to improve women's employment in the industry. The publication includes three separate research reports:Female Mining Engineering and Minerals Processing Students: Career Motivations, Expectations and Perceptions which presents the findings from a survey of relevant students and...

This report examines the availability and take-up of family friendly provisions within Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It draws upon survey data from the Sensis® Business Index, which surveys 1,800 small and medium enterprise (SME) operators.

This report looks at population, family & living arrangements, and health and mortality statistics while also presenting measures of women’s progress in areas including education and training, work and economic resources, leadership roles and crime against women.