Click the below links to read a summary of each research report funded by the Commission between 2020-2023, including their key findings and recommendations. You can also download the full reports in accessible Word documents.
Caring and Workplace Gender Equality in the Public Sector in Victoria - 2023
This project researched how pregnancy, parenting and caring affect gender equality.
Getting on at work: Progression and promotion of women with disability in the Victorian public service - 2023
Research into career progression for women with disability in the Victorian Public Service.
Make us count: Understanding Aboriginal women's experiences in Victorian public sector workplaces - 2023
The research looked at Aboriginal women’s careers in the Victorian public sector.
Rurality and workforce participation: Exploring the prevalence of part-time and insecure work in Grampians public sector roles - 2023
This research explored part-time and insecure public sector work in the Grampians region.
Victorian local councils and gender equality: Examining commitments to diversity and the experiences of women from migrant and refugee backgrounds - 2023
Research into migrant and refugee women working in local government
Gender-sensitive training for safe and inclusive communities: A pilot for transformative placemaking in the public sector - 2022
This project developed an online training program for public sector organisations.
Laying the Foundation for Gender Equality in the Public Sector - 2022
This research examined the creation of the Gender Equality Act 2020. It identified risks and opportunities for its future success.
Assessing progress in implementing the Gender Equality Act 2020 - 2022
This research focused on the Department of Transport. It assessed work to increase women’s employment in the transport sector.
What works, what’s fair - 2022
This research conducted 5 systematic reviews of research on promoting workplace gender equality.
How defined entities can achieve gender equality for Culturally Diverse Women in the Victorian Public Sector - 2020
This research explored practical approaches to break down barriers in the workplace for culturally and linguistically diverse women.
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