We commissioned this report to provide a gender equity perspective on the impact of COVID-19.
We commissioned
this report to provide a gender equity perspective on the impact of COVID 19.
The report informs the development of response and recovery strategies by acknowledging
the particular impacts the pandemic has had on women (including cis and trans
women and gender non-binary people) in the Greater Geelong area.
This work was
undertaken by consultants Meg Montague and Kerry Stubbings, with the support of
the Gender Equity Officer and Pandemic Impact Working Group, between December
2020 and March 2021.
Read the
full report, action plan and engagement summary
Support options for women experiencing immediate needs
View support options for women experiencing immediate needs to find links, support options, and other information for women
experiencing immediate needs in relation to key themes identified in the report.
Learn more about our gender equity priorities and how we are responding
Gender Equity is one of our five key health and wellbeing priorities in Our Community Plan 2021-25. By demonstrating and promoting gender equity practices, we aim to influence better gender equality.
Find out more about our gender equity priorities and what we are doing to improve gender equity in our community.