An internship with Unifem Australia provides a unique opportunity for students to put to practical use their knowledge gained at university in work environment, whilst contributing to the work Unifem Australia does in promoting women's human rights, political participation and economic security.

Internship positions available for winter and semester 2 are as follows:

• Events Management Intern – Spring Walks Campaign
• Events Management Intern – International Women’s Day
• Fundraising and Sponsorship Intern – various projects
• Policy and Research position – Beijing Platform for Action (Beijing +15)
• Policy and Research position – Millennium Development Goals

If you would like read more about these positions or apply for an internship, please click here.

Paid Parental Leave an important step to support women

UNIFEM Australia welcomes the introduction of a Paid Parental Leave scheme in the 2009/2010 budget, allowing for up to 18 weeks paid parental leave for the primary care-giver.

This is an important and vital step to ensuring that primary care-givers of children are supported ensuring they are able to maintain their link to the workforce and allowing time for bonding to occur between the primary care-giver and the child.
The introduction of this scheme not only supports individuals and families but Australian society as a whole by ensuring that primary care-givers skills and expertise are preserved.

UNIFEM Australia welcomes the 18 weeks leave given within this scheme, however believes that the delay in introduction of this scheme until 2011 will leave many primary care-givers unsupported in the coming months.

UNIFEM Australia has played an active role in promoting the introduction of Paid Parental Leave into Australia through its participation in the Productivity Commission and ensuring that this important issue not be forgotten in the lead up to the 2009/2010 budget.