Equality Rights Alliance

Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) Director, Helen Conway, is calling on employers to take a long, hard look at their remuneration practices following the release of figures that show female graduates are paid up to 14.3% LESS than their male counterparts.

“Graduate Careers Australia figures demonstrate that, from day one, female employees are behind the eight-ball across a range of industries when it comes to salaries, earning an average of $2000 less per year than males,” Ms Conway said.

Expressions of interest are sought for participation in a mental health Consumer Reference Group.The reference group will provide advice to an existing well-established non-government body, which will be responsible for establishing the infrastructure of the new national mental health consumer organisation.

The Department of Health and Ageing is coordinating expressions of interest through an on-line process. Information about the role of the reference group and how to apply is available  at www.health.gov.au/mentalhealth.