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Three women stand together in front of a screen displaying the WISE Women EmpowerHER program in a meeting room.

Bridging the Gap from Community Correction Orders to Employability with EmpowerHER

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On Tuesday, 18 August, and Thursday, 20 August 2026, WISE Women, in partnership with the Department of Justice’s North-West Metropolitan Area Employment Pathway Broker from the Employment Pathways team, delivered the inaugural EmpowerHER program. This two-day pre-employment program was designed…
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Promotional brochures for 'WISE IDEA' titled 'The Journey to Work: Social Return on Investment,' with vibrant abstract bird patterns and the 'WISE' logo.

WISE IDEA program delivers more than $9 in social value for every $1 invested

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A culturally grounded employment program supporting First Nations people living with psychosocial disability has helped participants move into work, study, volunteering and other meaningful pathways, while delivering significant social benefits for community.  An independent Social Return on Investment analysis found The Journey…
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Thirty years on, WISE highlights why inclusion at work takes more than good intent

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New research from Diversity Council Australia (DCA) shows that many Australian workers are feeling less connected, respected and included at work, with exclusion and non-inclusive behaviours continuing to impact workplace experiences. The latest ‘Inclusion@Work Index’ found that LGBTIQ+ people are…
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