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

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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

Decolonial & Anti-Racist Icon

Decolonial &
Anti-Racist

Intersectional

Collaboration

Advocacy

Mentorship

Social Justice

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.

Objectives of AWGSA

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.
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