Stay tuned for an exciting 2012 Program… 

Why is this necessary?

1) Women earn less than men; 2) are more likely to have interrupted careers because of child raising and caring responsibilities; and 3) live longer so need to save more for retirement. Women in Australia can expect to earn $1m less than men in their working lives. Globally, 1% of the world’s women own land. SOURCE: Australian Financial Literacy Foundation, National Centre for Social and Economic Modeling (NATSEM), International Center for Research on Women (ICRW)

How can I get involved?

• Join the conversation on facebook

•  Come to a Life Planning Workshop or set up a GIG (Girl Investment Group)

• Local finance professional or aligned organisation? Partner with us

 Recent announcement: Campaign to visit 100 towns across Australia

The campaign plan over 2011-2013 is to inspire and educate 10,000 young women (15-40) across Australia, with a specific focus on reaching remote and regional communities. You can “request the campaign to be brought to your town”. Awareness raising activity and educational programs are being carried out in 100 remote, regional and metropolitan areas with support and involvement from local business and community volunteers. Founder of the campaign, Zoe Lamont shares the latest campaign plans with Natarsha Belling, Ten News.

Recent announcement: Kate Ellis MP supports the 10thousandgirl Campaign

In the month leading up to the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day, Minister Kate Ellis shares insights around the current economic landscape for women and acknowledges the 10thousandgirl Campaign for taking action.

 

 The 10thousandgirl Campaign is a social business venture toward the fairer distribution of wealth, power, knowledge and love – in support of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.