About the Office for Women

The Office for Women leads initiatives to promote fairness and inclusion, working in partnership with government, community, and industry to improve the lives and rights of women and girls in Queensland.

Our role

• We monitor, report on and drive progress towards improved economic security for women
• We help women and girls succeed in jobs men usually do
• We work with government agencies and community partners to influence and bring about change.
• We help government, community and industry promote and protect women’s rights, interests and wellbeing.
• We connect women with grants, resources and support networks to help them reach their full potential.

Who we report to

The Queensland Government established the Office for Women in 1990. We support Queensland’s Minister for Women and Women's Economic Security and sit in the Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism.

Shaping tomorrow together

We're investing in women to improve their lives and create stronger communities.

Find out what actions we’re taking to achieve Queensland’s vision for a stable and supportive environment where women and girls can prosper.