Office for Women media releases http://www.women.qld.gov.au/news/ The latest media releases (Ministerial media statements) from the Minister for Women. en-au Copyright Office for Women (Queensland Government) info@women.qld.gov.au (Office for Women) Brisbane ecologist earns gong in statewide awards http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=67343 Dr Yvonne Buckley, a senior lecturer in ecology from The University of Queensland, was named the winner of the Our Women, Our State Awards 2009 Promoting Women in Green Initiatives Award. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:06 EST Young Brisbane role model wins statewide women's award http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=67312 Emily Treacy, a year 12 student at Aviation High, Clayfield, was named the winner of the Our Women, Our State Awards 2009 Secondary Student Award. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:01 EST Young uni student shines at Our Women, Our State Awards http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=67313 Katrina Bukauskas, a fourth year engineering student at the Queensland University of Technology, was named the winner of the Our Women, Our State Awards 2009 Undergraduate Student Award. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:02 EST Post grad student scoops women's award http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=67311 Michelle Hewitt of Warner, a flight management student at Griffith University, was named the winner of the Our Women, Our State Awards 2009 Postgraduate Student Award. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:03 EST Gold Coast IT professional wins women's award http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=67307 Sonja Bernhardt, Chief Executive Officer of software development house, ThoughtWare, was named the winner of the Our Women, Our State Awards 2009 Industry or Business Award. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:04 EST University team wins women's award http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=67314 A team of women from the University of Southern Queensland has been awarded the Our Women, Our State Awards 2009 Public or Community Sector Award for their outstanding contribution to supporting and encouraging other women into science, engineering and technology. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:05 EST Indigenous scientist wins statewide award http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=67309 Associate Professor Gail Garvey from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research was named winner of the Our Women, Our State Awards 2009 Promoting Indigenous Women Award. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:07 EST Inspirational Indigenous Elder honoured at statewide award http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=67308 Valda Coolwell has been honoured for her outstanding contribution to improving the lives of Queensland women and girls with the Our Women, Our State Awards 2009 Great Queensland Woman Award. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:08 EST Ministers to check out women in trades http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=67279 The Bligh Government’s efforts to attract women to trade careers are being recognised interstate. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Thirty years and still going strong http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=67247 Community Services Minister Karen Struthers today paid tribute to the Combined Women’s Refuge Group for their role in bringing domestic violence out from behind doors. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Top level talks to tackle domestic violence http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=66461 Community Services Minister and Minister for Women, Karen Struthers and Attorney-General Cameron Dick have agreed to work towards a draft three-year national plan to reduce violence against women. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST Minister honours women in technology http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=66091 Minister for Women Karen Struthers has congratulated the Mining Industry Skills Centre for winning the Women in Technology’s inaugural employer of choice award. Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST Our Women, Our State awards now open http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=65557 Minister for Women Karen Struthers today announced nominations are open for the Our Women, Our State awards. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST Queensland women making inroads http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=65513 Queensland women enjoy greater education, leadership and physical health benefits but still struggle for equal pay conditions compared to five years ago, according to the latest comprehensive collection of state statistics released today. Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST Local Indigenous women's trade careers get moving http://www.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=65483 Nine young indigenous Mackay women have a new insight and skills in construction thanks to the Bligh Government. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST Awards to showcase women leading the way in construction http://www.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=65481 Minister for Women Karen Struthers today encouraged young women working in construction to nominate for the National Association of Women in Construction’s Queensland 2009 Crystal Vision Awards. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST Breaking down the barriers to women's workforce participation http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=65425 Minister for Women Karen Struthers today launched a new networking website for women working in Queensland’s mining and resources industry. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST Darling Downs women leading the way http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=64275 Office for Women Media release. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST Women make their mark http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=64243 Office for Women Media release. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST Gold Coast’s trailblazing women saluted http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=64242 Office for Women Media release. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST Strong Voices Strong Women http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=63508 Office for Women Media release. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST 'Our Women, Our State' launch of 150 years of Qld women's history http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=63022 Office for Women Media release. Thu, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST International Women's Day theme announced http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=62550 Office for Women Media release. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST Whitsunday's women supported to meet local skills shortages http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=61557 Office for Women Media release. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST Minister For Women Congratulates Pyjama Foundation Founder http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=61498 Office for Women Media release. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST Minister for Women congratulates Telstra’s Queensland Business Woman of the Year http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=61495 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST Funding encourages women into resources sector http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=61042 Office for Women Media release. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST Major statewide strategy to stop domestic violence http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=60996 Office for Women Media release. Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST Central Queensland women called to the boardroom http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=60766 Office for Women Media release. Mon, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST Bligh Government planning for the future of Queensland women http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=60616 Office for Women Media release. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST