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Gender Equality Action Plan
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Gender Equality Action Plan
NSW Health Gender Equality Action Plan 2025-2028: Summary
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An Action Plan for everyone
Why do we need a Gender Equality Action Plan?
How we will implement and monitor progress
How we developed the plan
Priority 1 - We strengthen equity and gender diversity in our workforce and governance structures
Priority 2 - We account for gender and sex when developing, implementing and evaluating our policies, programs, services, infrastructure and research
Priority 3 - We respect people of all genders in how we communicate, engage and consult
Priority 4 - We collect and provide access to the right information on gender and sex
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