On this page you will find a range of resources for women in the ACT.
Calendar for Women (courses and workshops)
Free Computer and Internet Access
Information Sheets
Lending Library
Domestic Violence Resources
Women's Business Information Resources
Women's Financial Literacy Resources
Women's Leadership Resources
Women's Rights Resources
Available at the Women's Information and Referral Centre (WiRC).
Ground Floor, 13 London Circuit, Canberra City.
For more information
Phone: 02 6205 1075, or 02 6205 1076 or
Email: wirc@act.gov.au
Compiled by the Women's Information and Referral Centre (WiRC) and covering the following topics:
Adolescents who use violence in the home [RTF 817KB]
Adolescents who use violence in the home [PDF 94KB]
Domestic Violence [RTF 552KB]
Domestic Violence [PDF 39KB]
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The Women's Information and Referral Centre (WiRC) has a small but comprehensive collection of books and resource material relating to women and women's issues.
Women are welcome to join the library and can do this by filling in a form and providing identification. Up to three (3) books can be borrowed for up to four (4) weeks.
For more Library resources visit ACT Library Services website.
To view the library list click here [RTF 813KB]
To view the library list click here [PDF 337KB]
For more information contact WiRC.
Phone: 02 6205 1075, 02 6205 1076
Email: wirc@act.gov.au
The books in our collection are of particular interest to women and include topics such as:
Careers and lifestyle [RTF 90KB]
Careers and lifestyle [PDF 50KB]
Domestic violence [RTF 65KB]
Domestic violence [PDF 39KB]
Education [RTF 49KB]
Education [PDF 40KB]
Feminism and women's stories [RTF 101KB]
Feminism and women's stories [PDF 58KB]
Financial matters [RTF 54KB]
Financial matters [PDF 43KB]
Health [RTF 130KB]
Health [PDF 93KB]
Loss and grief [RTF 43KB]
Loss and grief [PDF 30KB]
Parenting [RTF 79KB]
Parenting [PDF 38KB]
Relationships [RTF 113KB]
Relationships [PDF 72KB]
Self development / Personal Growth [RTF 146KB]
Self development / Personal Growth [PDF 88KB]
The collection is being constantly developed and updated in response to women's needs. Please forward any recommendations to WiRC for our consideration.
Domestic Violence Brochures 
- are available on the Australian Government Office for Women website
Resource Manual on Violence Against Women with Disabilities - Published by Women with Disabilities Australia Australian Includes a resource manual (CD-ROM) - booklet 1: A Life Like Mine! - Narratives from women with disabilities who experience violence - booklet 2: Forgotten Sisters - A global review of violence against women with disabilities - booklet 3: It's Not Ok It's Violence - Information about domestic violence and women with disabilities - booklet 4: More Than Just a Ramp - A guide for women's refuges to develop disability discrimination act action plans.
Women's Business Information Resource - developed by the ACT Chamber of Women in Business to assist starting or developing a business in the Canberra region to quickly find essential information that will help them succeed.
The Australian Government Office for Women has publications on Women's Financial Literacy including:
The Commonwealth, States, Territories and New Zealand Ministers' Conference on the Status of Women (MINCO) has developed the discussion paper http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/women/pubs/economic/effective_communicating/Pages/p1.aspx and an accompanying summary guide Your guide to effectively communicating superannuation and financial literacy messages to women.
If you would like to request a hard copy of the above publications please call National Mailing and Marketing on 1800 050 009.
Surviving and Thriving - a resource kit for people on low incomes within the ACT and surrounding districts developed by CARE INC Financial Counselling Service .
Australian Community Leadership Centre - established to help community leaders, potential community leaders and community groups find the resources to assist in developing the skills to provide true leadership in their chosen area.
Australian Virtual Centre for Leadership for Women - provides resources to assist women to recognise and develop leadership potential in a work, community or personal context.
Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) - provides leadership on director issues and promotes excellence in governance to achieve a positive impact for the economy and society.
Women of the World: Know Your International Human Rights Education Kit
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