Australian Government

Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, has been sworn in as the 28th Governor-General of Australia at a Parliament House ceremony today. Ms Mostyn is the second female in Australian history to hold the position and will be a contemporary and optimistic Governor-General for our nation. Find out more about the new Governor-General of Australia: http://spr.ly/6045g7qfx

Applications for the National Women’s Alliances Grant Opportunity are closing soon. $10.88 million available for up to 6 organisations to provide collaborative, intersectional, evidence based gender expertise and strategic advice to meet the vision set under Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender Equality. Closing on 3 July 2024, all funding applications must be submitted via GrantConnect at www.grants.gov.au. For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/gCigAqCj

Natasha Stott Despoja AO has been re-elected to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (#CEDAW) for the 2025–2028 term. CEDAW is a body of 23 independent experts that monitors the progress of UN member states' efforts to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women. The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women is a powerful tool to drive progress for women worldwide. It ensures women's equal and meaningful access to political and public life, education, health and employment. Ms Stott Despoja will continue to engage in meaningful dialogue with member states, multilateral bodies and civil society. She will provide expert guidance and strategic advice to states in progressing their gender policies and advancing the status of women on a global scale. The Australian Government is committed to advancing gender equality as a national priority. Ms Stott Despoja’s membership of CEDAW supports this objective. To find out more visit https://lnkd.in/gc9w2Z6E

National Women’s Alliances Grant opportunity now open. Up to $10.88 million is available for up to 6 organisations to provide gender expertise and strategic advice. View the recorded Information Briefing session held on Wednesday 29 May 2024 and find out more about the opportunity here: https://lnkd.in/gyprBwaz Apply by 3 July at GrantsConnect grants.gov.au

What are you risking online? That is a question we are asking all Australians as part of the Australian Government’s Act Now, Stay Secure campaign. We are encouraging all Australians to improve their cyber security through simple actions like creating strong and unique passphrases. What makes a passphrase strong and unique? ✅ Different passphrase on every account. ✅ Four or more random words. ✅ Over 14 characters. Learn about setting strong and unique passphrases, plus other tips and tricks to stay safe online at actnowstaysecure.gov.au

On 1 May 2024, the Australian Government announced it would undertake a rapid review of evidence-based approaches to prevent gender-based violence. This work is being led by a panel of experts, who will provide practical advice to Government on further action to prevent gender-based violence, which builds on the considerable work underway under the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032. The expert panel was announced by Minister Rishworth and met for the first time on 28 May 2024. The group discussed providing practical advice to Government on further action to prevent gender-based violence, including homicides. The expert panel will be co-convened by: - Ms Micaela Cronin, Australia’s National Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner - Ms Padma Raman PSM, Executive Director, Office for Women - Mr Ray Griggs AO CSC, Secretary, Department of Social Services The Expert panel members includes: - Ms Jess Hill, journalist, author and educator - Dr Zac Seidler, Global Director of Men’s Health Research at Movember and Senior Research Fellow with Orygen at the University of Melbourne - Dr Todd Fernando, diversity and inclusion consultant with extensive experience working with First Nations and LGBTIQ+ communities - Dr Anne Summers AO, Professor of Domestic and Family Violence, University of Technology Sydney and author and journalist who had a formative role in the Women’s Liberation Movement in Australia - Ms Elena Campbell, Associate Director of Research, Advocacy and Policy at RMIT’s Centre for Innovative Justice, and - Dr Leigh Gassner APM, former Assistant Commissioner at Victoria Police To find out more, visit: http://spr.ly/6049enXGJ

Do you know a health professional, support worker, health centre or team who go above and beyond to improve the health of their community? Nominate them for a Stronger Medicare Award! 🏆 The awards showcase outstanding Medicare Champions who work in or alongside the primary health care sector. Common areas of primary health care include general practice, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, community nursing services, allied health, mental health services and many more. To find out more and to submit a nomination visit https://lnkd.in/g2EmqYuQ Nominations close on 30 June 2024.

National Women’s Alliances Grant Opportunity: $10.88 million is available for up to 6 organisations to provide collaborative, intersectional, evidence based gender expertise and strategic advice to government. Under the Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender Equality, the Australian Government is increasing funding to strengthen the National Women’s Alliances program to meet the Strategy’s vision. The Office for Women will host an online Information Briefing for all potential applicants on the new date of Wednesday 29 May 2024, 11:00am-12:00pm AEST. Register to join here: https://lnkd.in/g_cMhz_T

Setting up multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one thing you can do in just 10 minutes to make yourself more cyber secure. As a part of the Australian Government’s new Act Now, Stay Secure campaign we’re encouraging Australians to improve their cyber security through things like MFA. Learn how to set up multi-factor authentication and more tips and tricks to help you stay secure online at actnowstaysecure.gov.au

The 2024 Federal Budget has been handed down. You can find all Budget papers at: www.budget.gov.au #Budget2024