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Gender Equality Action Plans and Gender Impact Assessments

Diversity Partners is an approved panellist by the Commission for Gender Equality in the Public Sector to support Victorian public sector entities in meeting their responsibilities under the Gender Equality Act 2020.

Diversity Partners has detailed knowledge of the Victorian Gender Equality Act 2020 and extensive hands-on experience guiding Victorian public sector organisations through Gender Impact Assessments (GIAs) and the development of Gender Equality Action Plans (GEAPs). We were selected by the Commission for Gender Equality in the Public Sector in 2020 as an approved Panellist to support entities.

We’re helping duty holders in preparing and submitting their 2025-26 obligations, including progress reports (due to the Commission for Gender Equality in the Public Sector on 1 May 2026) and Gender Equality Action Plans (due 1 May 2026).

Our Expertise

We help organisations:

  • Develop evidence-based GEAPs with clear strategies, measures and accountabilities.
  • Analyse workplace gender audit data and consult with employees to identify priority areas for action.
  • Conduct GIAs to ensure policies, programs and services advance gender equality.
  • Build capability within your organisation to embed gender impact thinking in everyday decision-making.
  • Meet reporting obligations and deadlines under the Act.

We combine practical knowledge of the Act’s requirements with proven approaches to change management and engagement, ensuring your plans and assessments are not just compliant, but meaningful and achievable.

Our experience spans organisations across many sectors.

Gender Equality Action Plans

We have partnered with organisations such as Cenitex, CFA, ESV, Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water, Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, Suburban Rail Loop Authority, and Victorian Funds Management Authority to design and implement gender equality action plans in accordance with the Gender Equality Act.

Gender Impact Assessments

Gender impact assessments (GIAs) are a planning and assessment tool that evaluate how an organisation’s policies, programs and services meet the needs of women, men and gender diverse people.

We have conducted numerous assessments for councils and authorities, including:

  • Melton City Council: GIAs for the Plumpton Aquatic & Leisure Centre and Cobblebank Community Services Hub.
  • Glen Eira City Council: GIA for Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool redevelopment and program design.
  • Energy Safe Victoria: GIAs for new website design and CPD skills programs for licensed electrical workers.
  • Mallee Catchment Management Authority: GIAs for Communications & Engagement strategy for the Airborne Electro Magnetic Survey and integration.
  • Melbourne Water: Integration of GIA requirements into organisational communications and engagement processes.

Gender Impact Assessment Education & Capability Building:

We have delivered GIA awareness sessions and capability uplift workshops to Boards, Executive Leadership Teams, departmental leaders and GIA champions across:

  • Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA)
  • Deakin University
  • GOTAFE
  • Mallee CMA
  • Melbourne Water
  • Greater Western Water
  • Victorian Funds Management Authority
  • Country Fire Authority (CFA)
  • Numerous Local Government Authorities (e.g., Wodonga, Ballarat, Bendigo, Greater Dandenong, Wellington Shire).

Please connect with us if you’d like to have a conversation about how we can support your organisation by emailing info@diversitypartners.com.au or calling our office on 1800 571 999.

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