We were registered as a charity with the ACNC on 5 April 2015 with the following charitable sub-types.  (In 2015 the ATO confirmed that the PPA has held charitable status since it was incorporated on 21 July 1994)

·      *. To advance education

·      *. To advance religion and

·      *. To advance social or public welfare.   

Being a charity means that the PPA exists for charitable purposes only including

·      *. Assisting the Loreto Sisters with their social justice activities

·      *. Fundraising for bursaries and social justice activities

·      *. Holding networking and other events to facilitate the professional development and progression of women in the workforce; and

·      *. Facilitating volunteering.