Submissions

Submission to the development of a New National Women’s Health Policy

National Women’s Health Policy Development Process, an initiative of the Federal Department of Health and Ageing

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Submission to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Paid Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave

On 28 May 2008 YWCA Australia Executive Director Caroline Lambert and YWCA of Adelaide Policy Officer Chelsea Lewis presented at the Productivity Commission’s Adelaide hearing into Paid Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave calling for 39 weeks paid parental leave. The YWCA submission is accessible in the right hand column.

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Too Big to Ignore: Future Issues for Australian Women's Housing 2006-2025

On Monday October 22 2007 the Honorable Jay Weatherill, Minister for Housing, formally launched Too Big to Ignore.

The report, funded in partnership with SA Department for Families and Communities, HomeStart Finance, the YWCA of Adelaide and Shelter SA with the SA Women's Housing Caucus paints the picture of women’s housing issues into the future. It also provides policy guidance for meeting women’s housing needs. View te YWCA of Adelaide Too Big to Ignore submission.

Balancing Work and Life Responsibilities

In 2007 the Select Committee of the House of Assembly of the South Australia Parliament held an Inquiry into how South Australians can achieve a work-life balance. On Monday June 25, 2007, a submission from the YWCA of Adelaide was tabled at the Committee meeting.

Domestic Violence Law Reform

In March 2007, the State Government released the Domestic Violence Laws Discussion and Options for Reform Paper.

The YWCA of Adelaide was invited to comment on the Paper, and chose a selection of the 125 questions to answer.

 

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