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ABOUT WEL
WEL was formed in 1972 to ensure that women's rights became an issue
in the Federal election campaign of that year. It achieved great success
and has been active at every election since, and maintaining the pressure
on political parties between elections. Lobbying occurs at national, state
and local government levels. WEL aims to improve women's access to decision-making
bodies in order to give women input into those things that affect their
lives.
WEL lobbies on and monitors issues such as the following:
- anti-discrimination legislation
- women's education, training and employment
- family planning, abortion and reproductive rights
- health
- family law
- media treatment of women
- child care
- industrial relations
- violence against women
- early childhood education
WEL is a feminist, not for profit, self-funded, non-party political,
lobby group
FEMINIST: We believe women and men should have equal
opportunities to develop their individual abilities.
NON-PARTY: We recommend that women vote for candidates
who support women’s interests, regardless of their party.
POLITICAL: We develop policies which reflect a fair position
for women.
LOBBY: We aim to influence politicians, their parties
and others in power to implement our policies.
What WEL offers you
WEL-Informed - the official newsletter of WEL (NSW) which includes original
and reprinted articles on issues of importance to women, announcements,
reviews and information about the organisation's activities
And the opportunity to:
- develop political and lobbying skills
- have input into WEL policies and submissions
- work with a dynamic group to shape the future for Australians
What WEL works for
And a society where women:
- make their own choices and control their own lives
- participate fully in public decision-making and community life
- have equal access to community resources and equal reward for their
contribution to the community
- can have children by choice, and
- can have a career, combine it with caring for children, or care for
children full-time
And a society where women and men:
- are not confined to stereotyped roles
- have attitudes that are tolerant of a variety of lifestyles and of
each other's needs and aspirations.
How we lobby
- By writing and talking to government ministers, members of parliament,
public servants, community organizations and the media
- By presenting well researched submissions to governments ministers,
their departments, commissions and statutory bodies
- By explaining our point of view on radio, television, letters to
the press, and public forums
- By organizing seminars, conferences and workshops.
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