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Office of Women's Policy

International Women's Grants

March 8 is International Women's Day

The Office of Women’s Policy provides grants to local groups and organisations for events such as conferences, festivals, forums and functions that encourage women to participate in and celebrate International Women’s Day.

Applications close Friday 29 January 2010

2010 Chief Minister’s Study Scholarships for Women – Now Open

The 2010 Chief minister’s Study Scholarships for women will assist three Territory women to gain qualifications in their chosen field.

There are three scholarships:

• One Tertiary Scholarship valued at $15,000 and a laptop to the value of $1,200
• Two Vocational Scholarships valued at $2,000 each

Application packages are available from Charles Darwin University by contacting 8946 6442 or go to scholarships@cdu.edu.au

Applications close Friday 5 February 2010

The Role of the Office of Women's Policy

The Office of Women’s Policy in the Northern Territory is the Government’s central coordination, monitoring and reporting agency for women’s issues and oversees the development and implementation of the Government’s Policy Framework for women.

The Office is not a direct service provider however coordinates and administers a range of community engagement and community development schemes for women in the Northern Territory. These include;

• The Tribute to Territory women, where each International Women’s Day the efforts and achievements of women are recognised and celebrated;
  
• The Women’s Register and Leadership Kit, where women are provided with information and strategies for developing their leadership skills and can register their interest in being on non-government Boards and Committees; and
  
• The Chief Minister's Study Scholarships for women, where women can apply for financial support for post-school study in the NT, now administered by Charles Darwin University on our behalf.