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This conference provided a forum for the development and sharing of practical strategies to allow women workers to take advantage of the opportunities within their reach. It addressed issues such as: award restructuring and implications for women workers; access to appropriate training and access to generic training which is transferable across industries; and facilitating the entry of women into non-traditional areas. This report contains: Conference overview; Issues at the conference; Initiatives and new publications; Some conference outcomes; The economic context; Awards and the needs of women; Human resources management; Managing change to improve equity; Family responsibilities and EEO; Skills assessment and training; Part-time work and working hours; Career paths.