The Australian Local Government Women's Association is the peak body representing the interests of women in Local Government across Australia.
The Association has Branches in all States and the Northern Territory. The Association seeks to assist in furthering women's knowledge, understanding and participation in the function of Local Government.
Membership is open to all interested in supporting and encouraging women's participation in Local Government.
ALGWA encourages and supports women to become actively involved in their communities and in the key decision making processes of Local Government.
Please contact Cr Sue Marstaeller, State Secretary on Ph: 03 5787 1520 for information on ALGWA Meetings and activities.
Tribute to Peggy Stevenson
ALGWA acknowledges the passing of ALGWA member Peggy Stevenson on 23 February 2009. Peggy was a strong supporter of ALGWA's work and had spoken at an ALGWA conference and assisted with the assessment of study awards for two years.
The Australian Local Government Women’s Association former National President, Mrs Kaele Way JP is the recipient of an award in the 2009 Queen’s Birthday Honours list. ... read more ... >
The Victorian Branch of the Australian Local Government Women’s Association Inc, is pleased to announce that the Annual Study Award for $1000 is being offered to assist women working in Local Government in Victoria furthering their education.
Study Award applications must be lodged with The ALGWA Study Award Committee by Monday 17 August.
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At the ALGWA Biennial National Conference held in April, the Chair of ALGWA's National Steering Committee launched the ALGWA Report '50:50 Vision - A National Program for Gender Equity in Local Government'. ... read more ... >
The National Framework for Women in Local Government was produced following extensive consultation with Women in Local Government in November 2001 to ascertain the issues effecting women's participation in Local Government in Australia.
In 2006, the ALGWA National Executive undertook a review of the National Framework through focus groups, national roundtable discussions, forums and an on-line survey.
In May 2007, the review of The National Framework for Women in Local Government - The Way Forward was launched in Canberra and through ALGWA State and Territory Branches. ... read more ... >
Cr Pam Mcleod 
