From the Minister for Women's Affairs

The Hon Mary Wooldridge MLA

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Women's company director training scholarships announced

Thursday, 10 May 2012

Women's Affairs Minister Mary Wooldridge today announced the 34 successful recipients of the Victorian Women's Governance Scholarship program.

Budget invests in addressing violence and supporting women's health

Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Supporting Victorian women by investing in their health and wellbeing is a key priority of the Victorian Coalition Government's 2012-13 Budget, Minister for Women's Affairs Mary Wooldridge said.

Inspiring women elevated to Victoria's Honour Roll

Tuesday, 06 Mar 2012

Twenty exceptional Victorian women have been inducted onto the Victorian Honour Roll of Women.

Community input needed on new plan to address violence against women

Saturday, 21 Jan 2012

Input into the Victorian Coalition Government's new Action Plan to address violence against women and their children is now being sought from the community, Women's Affairs Minister Mary Wooldridge announced today.

Applications open for women's director scholarships

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2011

Women's Affairs Minister Mary Wooldridge has encouraged women from across Victoria to consider applying for a scholarship to enhance their board expertise and skills.

Opportunity to honour Victorian women closing soon

Tuesday, 06 Dec 2011

Minister for Women's Affairs Mary Wooldridge is reminding Victorians to nominate inspirational women for the 2012 Victorian Honour Roll of Women.

MPs' White Ribbon Day pledge to prevent violence against women

Thursday, 24 Nov 2011

Women's Affairs Minister Mary Wooldridge today welcomed the pledge made by Victoria's male Members of Parliament to never commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women.

Centenary of women's vote celebrated in Victoria

Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011

Minister for Women's Affairs Mary Wooldridge today praised inspiring Victorian women who have helped shape the electoral landscape over the past 100 years.

Women's Honour Roll nominations open

Wednesday, 26 Oct 2011

Women's Affairs Minister Mary Wooldridge is inviting nominations for the 2012 Victorian Honour Roll of Women to honour remarkable women in the community.

Enhancing women's leadership capacity

Tuesday, 18 Oct 2011

New scholarships to increase the expertise and skills of Victorian women serving as board members were unveiled today by Women's Affairs Minister Mary Wooldridge.

New appointments for Queen Victoria Women's Centre Trust

Thursday, 29 Sep 2011

Minister for Women's Affairs Mary Wooldridge has welcomed four new appointments and one reappointment to the Queen Victoria Women's Centre Trust.

Victoria leads the way in preventing violence against women

Friday, 01 Jul 2011

Victorian communities are taking the lead to better protect women against violence as a result of an innovative new State Government initiative, Minister for Women's Affairs Mary Wooldridge said today.

Victorian Government supports excellence in media reporting to prevent violence against women

Saturday, 11 Jun 2011

The Victorian Coalition Government is pleased to have supported and funded the 2011 Eliminating Violence against Women Media Awards (EVAs) held at Melbourne Town Hall last night.

Coalition Government says 'thank you' to Victoria's volunteers

Tuesday, 10 May 2011

The Minister for Community Services Mary Wooldridge welcomes the week-long celebrations of National Volunteer Week which started yesterday.

Coalition delivers better services for Victorian women

Monday, 02 May 2011

The Victorian Coalition Government has delivered a range of initiatives for women that will ease cost of living pressures, improve safety and access to health care, education and workforce participation.

Victoria honours women leaders

Wednesday, 16 Mar 2011

Twenty outstanding women were today inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women by the Minister for Women’s Affairs Mary Wooldridge, as part of celebrations to mark the centenary of International Women's Day.