The grant program leverages tripartite expertise to drive innovative solutions to advance gender equality through increased workplace flexibility, safe and dignified amenities, and inclusive workplace cultures.
The grant program supports priority area 3 (economic equality and security) of Working for Women (PDF), the Australian Government’s gender equality strategy. It also builds on the Government’s gender equality commitments, which place gender equality at the heart of the workplace relations system.
The grant program will identify actions that deliver tangible outcomes in gender segregated industries, especially in relation to safe and dignified amenities, flexible work and inclusive workplace cultures.
Peak employer organisations and state and territory Trades and Labour Councils were eligible to apply for this tripartite grant. These organisations are uniquely placed to understand the challenges and barriers to gender equality experienced within particular industries, and to work with employers and industry to deliver fit-for-purpose customised solutions.