From

1977
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Occupations

Government department

Alternative Names

• Office of the Status of Women (previous name, 1977 - 2000?)

Website

http://www.ofw.facsia.gov.au

Location

Australian Government Office for Women Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs PO Box 7576 Canberra Business Centre ACT 2610

Summary

The Office for Women (previously the Office of the Status of Women) works to mainstream women’s issues in Australian society and internationally. Its work with governments, the women’s sector, and the broader community is focused on three priority areas:

• Reducing violence against women
• Women’s equal place in society
• Economic Independence.