Family-friendly workplaces

Balancing work and family needs is one of the most important issues facing working families today. Read more on ways in which employers and employees can create family friendly workplaces.

Financial literacy – Women understanding money

Money may not make you happy, but putting yourself in charge of your money can give you more choice about how you live your life. So it’s worth taking the time to think about how you handle your money and what you can do to make the most of it. Read more about understanding money.

Women and superannuation

Women need to be able to provide for their retirement during their working lives. Research has shown that superannuation savings are considerably lower for women than for men. Strategies to overcome this imbalance include policies which support superannuation savings for women. It also means ensuring that superannuation information is conveyed well to women during different stages of their life cycle. Read more about superannuation for women.

Women in Business Micro-Credit Program

The Tasmanian Government is committed to advancing economic opportunities for Tasmanian women and their families.

The Women in Business Micro-Credit Program assists women on low-incomes to start or grow their own business by providing business planning support and an interest free loan. The program has funded many successful small businesses throughout Tasmania. Read more about the Women in Business Micro-credit program.

Australia's Paid Parental Leave Scheme

As part of the 2009-10 Federal Budget, the Treasurer announced that the Australian Government will provide $731 million over five years for a comphrehensive paid parental leave scheme.

Find out more about the Australian Government's Paid Parental Scheme

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