Girls
Report
Engaging primary girls in STEM
The case for increasing girls’ and women’s interest and uptake in STEM careers has been clearly outlined. This report examines the Australian situation in applying integrated STEM education to the primary school environment, comparing it to policies and initiatives in the developed countries.
Evaluation
Evaluation of Girls Academy Program: summary report
The Girls Academy Program aims to overcome the barriers that prevent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls from completing their education, entering the workforce, reaching their full potential and positively contributing to their communities. The evaluation examined the program’s relevance, effectiveness, impact, efficiency, sustainability, barriers and enablers and governance and management to inform the program’s...
Report
Report of the Inquiry into the human rights of women and girls in the Pacific
This report examines Australia’s important ongoing role in the Pacific, in the light of the recently announced 'Pacific Step-up'. In particular, it focuses on the role of civil society, the advancement of the human rights of women and girls, and the effectiveness of Australia’s overseas development assistance programs in supporting these rights.
Report
Exploring the decline in wellbeing for Australian girls
This report examines the research and data across a range of young females' wellbeing measures, including physical health, mental health, education, social media and safety.
Report
Identifying Australian high school intervention programs that influence 1st year female students to choose ICT degrees
There is an under-representation of female students in higher education Information and Communication Technology (ICT) degrees. This report shares the outcomes from a pilot study identifying the types of initiatives which are influential in encouraging female students to undertake ICT degrees.