About us
Who we are
The Council's members are influential women with expertise in areas such as health, education, disability, business, government, social policy, agribusiness and the arts and include Aboriginal women and women from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
What we do
The Premier's Council for Women works at a strategic level to effect change. Its overarching role is to:
- advise the Premier and Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence
- advocate on behalf of women
- monitor how policies and programs affect women.
Council members are dedicated to continuous improvement and effective action. They commit time and effort to considering relevant issues and how to exercise influence and make an impact for South Australian women.
Terms of reference
The Premier's Council for Women was created in December 2002.
The role and responsibilities of the Council are to:
- Respond to Government with timely advice on matters referred to the Council by the Premier or the Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence
- Provide recommendations, information and advice to the Premier and the Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, to facilitate a whole of Government approach to ensuring that programs and services match women's needs
- Monitor Government policies and programs related to women
- Report once a year to the Premier and the Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence.
The Office for Women provides executive support to the Premier's Council for Women.
Office for Women acknowledges and respects Aboriginal peoples as the State’s first peoples and nations and recognises Aboriginal peoples as traditional owners and occupants of the lands and waters in South Australia.
Women's Information Service
8303 0590 or 1800 188 158
Monday to Friday - 9:00am to 5:00pm
wis@sa.gov.au
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