Media Release
18 September 2002

The Study of Muslim Women and Employment in NSW

Please note: there are two different surveys:
1) For Muslim women currently in paid employment
2) For Muslim women who are unemployed and seeking employment

Download the surveys here

Students from the University of Technology, Sydney’s Faculty of Business, in conjunction with the Muslim Women’s Association are conducting research into employment experiences of Muslim women in NSW

The report’s aim is to establish Muslim women’s work experiences and perceptions of work in non-Muslim workplaces.

Our objectives in carrying out the study are as follows:
1. To establish the main type of workplaces for Muslim women
2. To determine whether the qualifications of Muslim women reflect their current position of employment.
3. To determine employment satisfaction and possible barriers to employment of:
(a) Women currently in paid employment
(b) Women currently unemployed and seeking paid employment

The Association is seeking Muslim women in either paid employment or, those seeking paid employment to participate in this research.

Questionnaires can be located at the Muslim Women Association, on the MWA website, and on the Islamic Sydney website on www.islamicsydney.com

Contact: Wafa Zaim
The United Muslim Women Association Inc
47 Wangee Rd, Lakemba, 2195
Phone: 02-9750-6916 Fax: 02-9750-7913

You may also fill out the survey via email and send it to: info@mwa.org.au

The completed questionnaire must be returned by the 9th of October.

This is the first academic study to be conducted specifically on Muslim women and employment for this state, so your contribution is appreciated and valued by the Muslim community.

If you have any questions regarding this study please do not hesitate to contact the student researchers of this study

Shannon Klein 0421 696 376 or klein_s@hotmail.com

Lisa Nash 0419 215 145 or jaksunlisa@yahoo.com

Emily Siddle 0402 206 455 or esiddle@hotmail.com

Or The United Muslim Women's Association president on:
Maha Krayem Abdo (02) 975 06916 or maha@mwa.org.au