Objective Strategies Policies and strategic documents will conduct and respond The City of Whittlesea’s to Gender Equity Analysis services, programs and policies, Increase use, collection and reporting of sex disaggregated are inclusive and gender data in services, programs and policy equitable. Address gender equity of community consultations across the organisation Apply gender lens to the allocation of the City of Whittlesea’s resources (including community funding, facilities use) Utilise Gender analysis to decrease gendered barriers to participation and increase inclusiveness of City of Whittlesea’s services, groups and programs Objective Strategies Incorporate gender equity principles in design & function The City of Whittlesea’s places of public spaces, community facilities, park and recreation and spaces facilitate Increase use of gender analysis and sex disaggregated community connection and are data in planning and advising on the public realm, land safe, welcoming, respectful and use, facilities planning and parks and open space. inclusive of all genders Facilitate increased gender equitable inclusiveness of community settings Objective Strategies Utilise media and communication opportunities to The City of Whittlesea is promote non-stereotype gender roles and raise facilitating equitable awareness of gender equity opportunities for civic and Provide leadership and advocacy for improved gender economic participation and equity within local government sector, local community, advancing gender equity in our state and federal government settings community Support and facilitate increased representation of women in community and civic leadership positions Facilitate improved opportunities for women’s local economic participation and financial security Implementation Established in November 2013 and chaired by the CEO, the City of Whittlesea Gender Equity Working Group (GEWG) meets bi -monthly and provides leadership and support to embed gender equity principles and practice in the core business of Council. The Gender Equity Working Group has scoped and developed the Gender Equity Strategy through research, benchmarking and consultation with members, internal teams and external experts.
Objective Strategies The City of Whittlesea’s services, programs and policies, are inclusive and gender equitable. Policies and strategic documents will conduct and respond to Gender Equity Analysis Increase use, collection and reporting of sex disaggregated data in services, programs and policy Address gender equity of community consultations across the organisation Apply gender lens to the allocation of the City of Whittlesea’s resources (including community funding, facilities use) Utilise Gender analysis to decrease gendered barriers to participation and increase inclusiveness of City of Whittlesea’s services, groups and programs Objective Strategies The City of Whittlesea’s places and spaces facilitate community connection and are safe, welcoming, respectful and inclusive of all genders Incorporate gender equity principles in design & function of public spaces, community facilities, park and recreation Increase use of gender analysis and sex disaggregated data in planning and advising on the public realm, land use, facilities planning and parks and open space. Facilitate increased gender equitable inclusiveness of community settings Objective Strategies The City of Whittlesea is facilitating equitable opportunities for civic and economic participation and advancing gender equity in our community Utilise media and communication opportunities to promote non-stereotype gender roles and raise awareness of gender equity Provide leadership and advocacy for improved gender equity within local government sector, local community, state and federal government settings Support and facilitate increased representation of women in community and civic leadership positions Facilitate improved opportunities for women’s local economic participation and financial security Implementation Established in November 2013 and chaired by the CEO, the City of Whittlesea Gender Equity Working Group (GEWG) meets bi -monthly and provides leadership and support to embed gender equity principles and practice in the core business of Council. The Gender Equity Working Group has scoped and developed the Gender Equity Strategy through research, benchmarking and consultation with members, internal teams and external experts.
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