The NT Working Women's Centre was established in 1994. The Centre’s funding comes from the Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations and the Northern Territory Department of Education and Training. The Centre is a community based non-profit organisation governed by a management committee made up of volunteers.
Functions of the NT Working Women's Centre
The NT Working Women’s Centre provides free and confidential advice to women about work related matters. The Centre particularly targets services to those in a disadvantaged bargaining position, insecure and low paid work. The Centre gives particular attention to:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women
- Women from non-English speaking backgrounds
- Women who have a disability
- Women in regional, rural and remote areas
- Women with family responsibilities
- Women of mature age
- Women negotiating a workplace agreement
- Young women
- Women on 457 visas
Assistance for Women About Work Related Issues
The NT Working Women's Centre provides information, advice and referral for NT women about work related issues such as: pay, working conditions, unfair dismissal, superannuation, discrimination, sexual harassment and bullying.
Women can contact the NT Working Women's Centre to make an appointment. In situations where women require more ongoing support the NT Working Women’s Centre can provide a longer term case role. For example, in the case of an unfair dismissal or discrimination complaint, assistance can be provided to help women to prepare their forms and statements and support them throughout the process. Representation can also be provided to women who require it.
Services are provided throughout the NT via the phone and staff visit regional centres and some remote communities.
Group Training Sessions
The NT Working Women's Centre can provide group training sessions to women on topics such as: Women’s Rights at Work, Enterprise Bargaining, Discrimination, Bullying, Negotiating with Employers and the Workplace Relations Act 1996.