Women in business, education and community leadership met in Redcliffe last week to discuss the economic opportunities and barriers facing women as Queensland progresses its Women’s Economic Security Strategy.
State Member for Redcliffe Kerri-Anne Dooley MP hosted the Women’s Economic Security breakfast and roundtable with Minister for Women and Women’s Economic Security, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Minister for Multiculturalism Fiona Simpson.
The event brought together school students, business owners, entrepreneurs, founders, community leaders and women involved in local not-for-profit organisations. Moreton Daily Business was also in attendance.
“Women’s economic security is about much more than employment. It is about having the opportunity to build a career, start and grow a business, develop financial independence, access education and training, and participate fully in our community,” Ms Dooley said.
The strategy was developed following engagement with more than 3,000 women across Queensland and focuses on workforce participation and career progression, financial wellbeing and independence, and removing barriers to economic opportunities.
For women in business and leadership, it includes measures focused on access to networks, training and capital, as well as opportunities to progress into leadership and executive roles.
The Redcliffe discussion also put financial literacy for younger women in focus.
“Our Redcliffe Youth Advisory young women highlighted that financial literacy and practical information on car and home loans, the importance of superannuation, is currently missing from mainstream education,” Kerri-Anne said.
“The decisions we make today will affect the next generation of women, so it is important that young women are part of these conversations now.”
For businesses across the City of Moreton Bay, the issues raised at the roundtable have broader implications for workforce participation, entrepreneurship and the pipeline of women moving into business and leadership roles.
More information about the Queensland Women’s Economic Security Strategy is available from the Queensland Government.
Read more about the Women’s Economic Security Strategy
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