of safety UPerceptions In 2011, only 58.3% of females in Monash felt or safe’ walking alone at night in ‘safe’ ‘very their local area, compared to 86.5% of malesP38FP. in spoken English UProficiency The top ten languages other than English spoken by females in Monash are Chinese languages, Greek, Indo-Aryan languages, Italian, Southeast Asian Austronesian languages, Vietnamese, Tamil, Korean, Arabic and Russian. Females with languages other than English are generally less proficient in spoken English than males. and disability UHealth In Monash, there are more women with disabilities (5.6%) than men with disabilities (3.9%). Unless stated, all data is from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2011 census. Appendix Two: Research and consultation In the development of the Gender Equity Strategy, we consulted with our community, examined national and local gender equity data, and worked in partnership internally and externally to develop our priorities for the next five years. Consultation and research included: Gender equity survey with Monash Council staff 2014 – Gender equity survey with Monash community members 2014 – Gender equity survey with Monash community organisations 2014 – A review of Monash Council and strategies Literature review of other local government gender equity strategies and plans Internal consultation Consultation with Council reference groups and advisory committees Relevant plans and strategies International Convention to Eliminate All Forms of Discrimination Against Women Australia National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children 2010- Second Action Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2013 2016 – National Women’s Health Policy Victoria Public Health and Wellbeing Act (2008) The Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006
UPerceptions of safety In 2011, only 58.3% of females in Monash felt ‘safe’ or ‘very safe’ walking alone at night in their local area, compared to 86.5% of malesP38FP. UProficiency in spoken English The top ten languages other than English spoken by females in Monash are Chinese languages, Greek, Indo-Aryan languages, Italian, Southeast Asian Austronesian languages, Vietnamese, Tamil, Korean, Arabic and Russian. Females with languages other than English are generally less proficient in spoken English than males. UHealth and disability In Monash, there are more women with disabilities (5.6%) than men with disabilities (3.9%). Unless stated, all data is from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2011 census. Appendix Two: Research and consultation In the development of the Gender Equity Strategy, we consulted with our community, examined national and local gender equity data, and worked in partnership internally and externally to develop our priorities for the next five years. Consultation and research included: Gender equity survey with Monash Council staff – 2014 Gender equity survey with Monash community members – 2014 Gender equity survey with Monash community organisations – 2014 A review of Monash Council and strategies Literature review of other local government gender equity strategies and plans Internal consultation Consultation with Council reference groups and advisory committees Relevant plans and strategies International Convention to Eliminate All Forms of Discrimination Against Women Australia National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children 2010- Second Action Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2013 – 2016 National Women’s Health Policy Victoria Public Health and Wellbeing Act (2008) The Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006
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