Advocacy

As an Australian Businesswomen's Network (ABN) community member, you are part of a 20,000 strong community of business owners and women in business.

In response to many requests from our community, herVoice was established by the ABN in 2008 to give our community a voice about issues that impact on its members' business, lifestyle, interests and wellbeing.

herVoice was created in response to numerous requests for the ABN to take a leading role in public policy development, advocacy and lobbying on issues relating to Australian business women and female entrepreneurs.

herVoice takes the concerns of the ABN's community to government and industry, advocating and lobbying to make a real difference to legislative outcomes.

We invite you to participate in herVoice:

  • Comment on the issues raised on our blog
  • Participate in community surveys and polls
  • Contact us to let us know what we can do to help you or how we can put you in touch with the information you need.
  • Take part in special events and herVoice webinars. Check our Events Calendar for details.

Latest herBusiness Advocacy Blog Posts

CEO and celebrity chef cookoff to feed people in need
On 6 February, 200 CEOs will cook with 30 celebrity chefs and feed 1000 people in need. The CEO CookOff is a joint initiative of OzHarvest and Qant ...  more
Government Reshuffle Means New Small Business Minister
By Amy Lyden, Australian Businesswomen's Network Advocacy Advisor Nick Sherry has stepped down as Minister for Small Business after only 15 mon ...  more
Charity: Water - "Technology Changes Everything"
By Amy Lyden, Australian Businesswomen's Network Advocacy Advisor I had the pleasure of attending a Charity: Water event last week. Paull Young, t ...  more
Does Santa Really Know if you're Good or Bad?
By Julie Wise, The Silver Owl We all indulge during the festive season, but the need to stay Safe and Sound is also important. Did you know that ...  more
1 Million Women Save Summit
Join the 1 Million Women SAVE Summit Wednesday, 14 December at Sydney Town Hall (483 George Street) 9am-11:30am for the 2012 Women's Agenda. 1 Million ...  more
New Report ? Australia losing ground in gender equity measures
By Susan Wareham McGrath While 85% of countries have improved their gender equality ratios over the past six years, for the rest of the world the s ...  more
 

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herVoice was established through grant funding provided by the Australian Office for Women, under the 2006-07 Women's Leadership and Development Program. herVoice is spearheaded by ABN Advocacy Ambassador, Amy Lyden.