Graduate Women Victoria
Since 1920, this organization has empowered women and non-binary students in Victoria by awarding scholarships and bursaries, fostering education and advocacy to advance their academic and professional careers.
Notting Hill, (view contact and location information)
ABN: 65475228451
Founded on ,
registered as a charity on the
ACNC Charity Register
since .
How This Charity Supports the Community
Graduate Women Victoria is an organisation dedicated to supporting and empowering women through education and advocacy. Established in 1920, it has a long history of assisting Victorian postgraduate and undergraduate students by providing scholarships and bursaries to help advance their academic and professional careers. The association was inspired by the International Federation of University Women and continues to uphold its founding principles of promoting education, friendship, and cooperation among women graduates worldwide.
Mission and Vision
Graduate Women Victoria’s mission is to serve and empower women by advocating for their right to education and supporting their academic pursuits. The organisation envisions a society where women and girls have equal access to education, enabling them to reach their full potential and contribute positively to society. It promotes education as a powerful tool for social change, human rights recognition, and the achievement of peace, justice, and equality.
Main Objectives
- Provide scholarships and bursaries to women and non-binary/gender-diverse students enrolled in Victorian universities.
- Advocate for the protection and extension of women’s rights and human rights in the public arena.
- Offer opportunities for graduate women to share knowledge, network, and collaborate.
- Cooperate with other organisations that share similar goals to enhance the impact of their work.
Benefiting Groups
Graduate Women Victoria primarily benefits women and non-binary/gender-diverse students who are undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate studies at Victorian universities. The scholarships particularly support those who have overcome or are overcoming disadvantage in their educational journey.
Services and Activities
- Annual scholarship and bursary programs providing financial assistance ranging from several thousand dollars to support study costs.
- Advocacy efforts at local, national, and international levels to promote women’s access to education and human rights.
- Educational activities and events that foster knowledge sharing and professional development among graduate women.
- Collaboration with other organisations to strengthen advocacy and educational initiatives.
Communities and Groups They Support
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17 Longbourne Ave
Notting Hill 3168
Australia
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