Gender Equality

Gender equity is the tool we use to achieve gender equality. It is a process of being fair to everyone, whether they are a woman, man or gender diverse. It recognises that the playing field is not always even and identifies strategies to ensure everybody can fully participate in community life the way they want to.

Source: interactioninstitute.org/illustrating-equality-vs-equity

When people of different genders are valued and viewed differently, and don’t have the same access to power, resources and opportunities - also known as gender inequality - disrespect, discrimination and violence are more likely to occur. Achieving gender equality will mean we create a community which is safer and free from family violence, violence against women and all forms of gender-based violence.

We create change in the workplace

We believe gender equality benefits and requires a commitment from all of us. We recognise that change starts with us, in our workplace.

To do this, we are implementing our Gender Equity Action Plan and The Local Government Guide for Preventing Family Violence and All Forms of Violence Against Women. 

Visit our page Prevention of Family and Gender Based Violence 

The City of Ballarat is a committed member of the Communities of Respect and Equality (CoRE) Alliance, with a shared vision for ‘a safe, equal and respectful society for everyone - where women and their children live free from gender-based violence and every person is valued, heard, respected and empowered’. 

Communities of Respect and Equality (CoRE) Alliance is a partnership of organisations, businesses, clubs and groups who share a vision for safe, equal and respectful communities in the Grampians region.

Visit Women's Health Grampians, Communities of Respect and Equality (CoRE) Alliance for more information

• Prevention of Violence and Gender Equality Leadership Statement
• Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025