The Australian Women’s & Gender Studies Association
(AWGSA) is the peak body representing researchers,
academics and students of Women’s &
Gender Studies in Australia.
Vision, Values & Principles
To be a national, independent voice for women & gender-diverse people and to influence policy practice and research on issues affecting them
Decolonial &
Anti-Racist
AWGSA recognizes that we operate on unceded, sovereign lands of Australia’s First Peoples.
Intersectional
AWGSA acknowledges that gender intersects with other factors to inform the experience of marginalization and minoritisation.
Collaboration
AWGSA operates under the ethos of respect in collaboration to build resources and share research to influence policy and practice.
Advocacy
AWGSA takes our ability to respond to community, academic, and organisational issues related to our mission seriously.
Mentorship
AWGSA believes in collegiality and relational practices as the foundation of ethical and sustainable workplaces and careers.
Social Justice
At the Australian Women’s and Gender Studies Association (AWGSA), we are deeply committed to the principles of social justice.
Vision, Values & Principles
To be a national, independent voice for women & gender-diverse people and to influence policy practice and research on issues affecting them
Acknowledgement of Country
Always was, always will be Aboriginal lands.
AWGSA recognizes the First Nations peoples asenduring custodians
of the longest living culture in the world and of all the lands, waters and air that sustain us.
of the longest living culture in the world and of all the lands, waters and air that sustain us.
Objectives of AWGSA
- An association FOR US, WITH US & ABOUT US
- To advocate for women & gender issues in government & organizations
- To promote links with other international feminist organizations and associations.
- To promote the teaching, study, and research of women’s and gender studies in Australia.
Become an AWGSA Member
Membership of AWGSA is open to anyone interested in women’s and gender
studies, regardless of gender, age, or professional status. By joining AWGSA,
members can enjoy a range of diverse resource and expertise from our members.
studies, regardless of gender, age, or professional status. By joining AWGSA,
members can enjoy a range of diverse resource and expertise from our members.