Our equal state – at a glance

Our vision

All Victorians live in a safe and equal society, have access to equal power, resources and opportunities, and are treated with dignity, respect and fairness.

Gender equality across life stages

• Childhood and youth
• Adulthood
• Older age
• All life stages

What we aim to achieve

• Cultural change – Victoria is free from limiting gender norms and is an equal, fair and inclusive place for all genders.
• Health and wellbeing – the health and wellbeing of Victorians is not limited by gender.
• Safety and respect – all Victorians are safe and treated with respect.
• Economic equity – the economic rights and opportunities of Victorians are not limited by gender.
• The public sector as a leader – the Victorian Government leads by example and advances reforms for gender equality.

Guiding principles

• We will focus on structural and cultural change.
• We support Aboriginal self-determination.
• We will centre inclusion, diversity and accessibility.
• Gender equality is everyone’s responsibility.

Actions

• Our actions include new commitments, areas for future work, and successful programs and policies.