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Exemptions granted under section 126A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

Department or OrganisationSpecial Needs Program or ActivityPeriod of exemption
Aboriginal Women’s Legal Resource CentreAboriginal women’s legal service7.7.1997 to indefinitely
Adult and Community Education - Byron Bay Inc and Jutta Kaspermusic course for women only 6.7.1999 to indefinitely
Armidale and District Women's Centre Incto run a welfare service for women only18.7.2001 17.7.2011 (10 years)
Armidale Women’s Housing Group Incaccommodation service for women and their dependant children22.6.1999 to indefinitely
Bankstown City Council (Wran Leisure Centre)one hour women-only swimming sessions, twice a week4.5.2006 to 3.5.2011 (5 years)
Bankstown Women’s Refuge and Resources Centre Ltd refuge for women22.6.1998 to indefinitely
Bathurst Women’s Housing Programme Inc.supported accommodation service for women and their accompanying children14.8.1998 to indefinitely
Beach House Group Pty Ltdprovide in fitness centres catering for men and women a separate section for women only; employ women only to staff the female only areas of the fitness centre; advertise the services mentioned and to advertise for and employ women for the positions12.9.2007 to 11.9.2012 (5 years)
Bega Women's Refuge Inccrisis supported accommodation and associated services for women and children escaping domestic violenceNovember 2004 to November 2014
Bodyline Spa & Sauna Pty Ltdgay venue for men12.5.1998 to indefinitely
Body Shape Female Fitness Centres (Warringah Mall)a womens only health and fitness centre6.11.2002 to 5.11.2007
Campbelltown Legal CentreMacarthur Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme 4.9.1995 to indefinitely
Candy Lips (Janine Tennille trading as) to provide a service to women only, namely by holding women only events up to three times per year17.4.2007 to 16.4.2012
Caringbah Women’s Health Information Centrehealth services for women only16.3.2000 to indefinitely
Central Tablelands Housing Associationcrisis accommodation and support programs for women and their children11.08.08 to 11.08.2018
CHOISEShousing program for young single women22.12.1998 to indefinitely
Contrary Mary Wimmin’s Refuge Inc.crisis accommodation for women and children experiencing domestic violence10.5.2001 to indefinitely
Corrective Services gender specific classification system for female inmatesJan 1997 to indefinitely
Council for Ageing Older Men: New Ideas Project July 1998 to indefinitely
Department of Education and Trainingwork opportunities for women; career education for women14.12.1998 to indefinitely
Disability Council of NSWto advertise and designate positions on the Council for people who have particular types of disabilities 4.10.2003 to indefinitely
Dubbo Emergency Accommodation Project Inc women’s refuge4.1.2000 to indefinitely
Dubbo Women’s Housing Programme Inc.housing programme for homeless women and their dependent children2.12.2000 to indefinitely
Mr Elkinwomen’s only fitness centre29.4.1996 to indefinitely
Elsie Refuge for Women and Children Inc.refuge and halfway house for women and dependent children23.8.2000 to indefinitely
Equal FightsTo run self defence courses for women only participants18/02/08 to 17/02/10 (2 years)
Hastings Women and Children's Refuge Inccrisis supported accommodation and associated services for women and children escaping domestic violence6.12.2004 to 5.12.2014
Hawkesbury Community Legal CentreHawkesbury Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme4.9.1995 to indefinitely
Hawkesbury Nepean Community Legal Centre IncS126A To run workshops for women only - victims of DV who are preparing to attend Family Relationship Centres for family dispute resolution between April - June 2008Granted April 2008
Expires July 2008
Ms Holder & Ms McFayden women only bath house18.1.1996 to indefinitely
Patricia Hoyle and Assocwomen at work discussion and support groupJanuary 1997 to indefinitely
Hunter Community Legal CentreHunter Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme5.2.1996 to indefinitely
Icebox Nightclubwomen only lesbian night1.11.1999 to 31.10.2009 (10 years)
Jenny’s Place Increfuge for women and their children only 15.2.1999 to indefinitely
Katakudu Women’s Housing Increfuge for women 25.5.1998 to indefinitely
Killara Woman's Refuge crisis supported accommodation and associated services for women and children escaping domestic violence4.11.2004 to 3.11.014
Kulkuna Cottage Women's Refuge Ltd (Griffith Women's Refuge)crisis supported accommodation and associated services for women and children escaping domestic violenceNovember 2004 to November 2014
Ms Judy Lawsfemale gentle exercise classFeb 1997 to indefinitely
Legal Aid Commission Domestic Violence Court Assistance ProgramMarch 1997 to indefinitely
Lesbian Space Community Legal Centrewomen’s only venue program3.10.1996 to indefinitely
Department of Local GovernmentM Iver’s Baths Coogee (women’s only baths, children to 13 years)March 1995 to indefinitely
Lower Hunter Women’s Housing Association Inchousing program for women only and their accompanying children3.3.1999 to indefinitely
Macarthur Elim Christian Church'Kuppa 'n' Kids' coffee morning and activities for women and children3.8.2005 to 2.8.2015
Macquarie Legal Centre IncParramatta Domestic Violence Court Assistance SchemeJune 1995 to indefinitely
Maritime Industry Union Local Govt. Clerks Assoc and Aust Social Welfare Union (NSW Branch)creation of 2 women’s positions Vice President (women) and Women’s Officer (Social and Community Services)17.1.1995 to indefinitely
Marrickville Legal CentreNewtown Women’s Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme4.11.1996 to indefinitely
Mental Health NSW IncPilot Train the Trainer Program for Women Only1/11/2007 to 1/11/2009
Mission AustraliaA Woman's Place, Lou's Place and Women in Supported Housing - accommodation and other services for women and their dependent children30.06.2004 to 29.6.2014 (ten years)
Molonglo Women & Children's Services Ltdcrisis accommodation and supported programs and associated services as a special needs program13.8.2007 to 12.08.2017 (ten years)
Moree Women’s RefugeNgala House25.5.1998 to indefinitely
Mullimbimby Women’s Information and Support NetworkMullimbimby Domestic Violence Support Service13.5.1996 to indefinitely
Mullimbimby Neighbourhood Centre Mullimbimby Women’s Festival28.1.1997 to indefinitely
Murrane Women’s Housing Increfuge for women and their children only15.2.1999 to indefinitely
Newcastle Family Support Servicemothers only and fathers only support groups9.3.1998 to indefinitely
North Coast Festival of Women CommitteeNorth Coast Festival of Women6.3.1998 to indefinitely
Northern Rivers Community Legal CentreRural Women’s Outreach Program13.5.1996 to indefinitely
NSW Bar AssociationS126A - to run a workshop for Women Barristers only on Saturday 3 May 2008Granted 02.05.2008 expires in May 2008
NSW Department of State and Regional Developmentto run it's Women in Business Programs8.8.2002 to indefinitely
NSW Teacher’s FederationAnnual Women’s Conference exclusively for women members of the Federation24.4.2001 to 23.4.2011 (10 years)
Office of the Status of WomenNational Women’s Leadership Project run by the Australian Council of Business Women 22.6.1998 to indefinitely
Ms O’HareToongabbie Leisure Centre24.4.1996 to indefinitely
Penrith Women's Refuge Inccrisis supported accommodation and associated services for women and children escaping domestic violenceNovember 2004 to November 2014
Playworksscript development programme for women only22.5.2002 to 21.5.2012
Premier’s DepartmentSpokeswoman program4.10.1995 to indefinitely
Redfern Legal CentreWomen’s Domestic Violence Court Assistance SchemeDec 1995 to indefinitely
RPA Sexual Health Service (Sydney South West Area Health Service)To run Aboriginal men's clinic and Aboriginal women's clinicgranted 21 May 2008 indefinitely
Share (SMR) Learn for Life & Canterbury Aquatic Centregentle exercise class for women only4.11.1996 to indefinitely
Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre Incto offer certain legal services (advice and casework services in matters involving criminal and family law) to women only15.8.2000 to 14.8.2010
Shoalhaven Neighbourhood Centremen’s support group project16.8.1996 to indefinitely
Sirenswomen’s only nightclub and restaurant18.12.1996 to indefinitely
Sisters Housing Enterprises Incorporated to run a supported accommodation service as a special needs program for women and their dependent children 1.4.2003 to indefinitely
Soul Fitnesswomen's only health and fitness centre16.4.2002 - 15.4.2012
South West Sydney Legal CentreLiverpool Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme25.9.1995 to indefinitely
Southern Cross UniXerox Shop Lismore Scholarship for women only15.2.1999 to indefinitely
St George Women's Housing IncTransitional housing for single women and women with dependent female children and dependent male children under 18 years16.6.05 - 15.6.2015
State Bank NSW women’s development training programMay 1995 to indefinitely
Stepping Out Housing Programaccommodation program1.10.1998 to indefinitely
TAFETo run Certificate IV in Information Technology - www. Work Wise Women, for women only5.07.2005 to 4.07.2008
TAFEto run 'Certificate 1 in Information Technology (E Consumer)', and 'Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Design)' training courses for women only1.12003 - 31.12.2007
TAFEto run a Certificate I in Information Technology and a Certificate II in Information Technology for Aboriginal women only18.6.2004 - 17.6.2014
TAFEto run Certificate II in Career Education and Employment for Women and Statement of Attainment - Work Opportunities for Women 14.12.98 to indefinitely
TAFE NSWto advertise and deliver the Information Training Package ICA05 for women only1.5.2006 to 30.4.2011
TAFE NSWto advertise and deliver the courses in the Access Employment Education and Training Qualifications package for women only10.01.2007 to indefinitely
TAFE NSWto advertise and deliver Certificate II in New Media for women only as a special needs programFor 5 years from 21 November 2008 to 20 November 2013
Tanderra Women and Children's Refuge Ltd (Toronto)crisis supported accommodation and associated services for women and children escaping domestic violenceNovember 2004 to November 2014
Janine Tennille trading as Candy Lipsto provide a service to women only, namely by holding women only events up to three times per year17.4.2007 to 16.4.2012
Total Image Fitnesswomen’s only fitness centre15.2.1999 to indefinitely
Toukley Women’s Refuge IncSAAP for women17.7.1998 to indefinitely
Department of Tourism, Sport and Recreationto run a women-only water safety program known as WimSWIM17.10.2005 to 16.10.2010
Tweed Shire Women’s Service Inc.health centre for women only28.1.2001 to indefinitely
WILMA women’s health centrewomen only medical centre9.3.1998 to indefinitely
Wimlah Refugerefuge for women25.5.1998 to indefinitely
Wollongong Women's Housing Inc provision of transitional housing for single women, and women and their children only 8.9.2004 to 7.9.2014 (10 years)
Wollongong Women's Refuge Inc "Lottie's Place"clause in leases to exclude male visitors from premises it provides 20.7.2005 to 19.7.2015
Wollongong Women's Refuge Inc "Lottie's Place"to provide accommodation and support services to women and their accompanying children only17.10.2005 to 16.10.2015
Women and Psychology Special Interest Group of the Australian Psychological Societyto enable the Women and Psychology Special Interest Group of the Australian Psychological Society to exclude men from the 2008 conferenceto expire 2008
Women Up North Housing Incorporated Incto enable it to provide accomodation for women only30.10.2008 to 29.10.2013
(ten years)
Department for WomenRest Assured - a guide to assist rural women in finding secure and inexpensive accommodation in Sydney24.2.1995 to indefinitely
Department for WomenWomen’s Grants Program13.12.1994 to indefinitely
Women in Community Legal Housing Ltdhousing program for women over 45 years10.12.1998 to indefinitely
Women’s Activities and Self Help House (WASH House) Small Loans Scheme to operate for women only and Mt Druitt Social Club to operate specifically for adults with a mild intellectual disability9.10.2000 to 8.10.2010 (ten years)
Women’s Health Information Resources & Crisis Centrecovers 24 members associations in attached list25.5.1998 to indefinitely
Women’s Housing Company Ltd accommodation services for single women23.9.1999 to indefinitely
Women’s Legal Resources LtdWomen’s Legal Resources Centre4.8.1995 to indefinitely
Women’s Support NetworkLocal Women’s Day Festival28.4.1999 to indefinitely
Young Peoples Refuge Increfuge for young women aged 13-17 years12.5.1998 to indefinitely




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