Each year the Anna Stewart Memorial Project is coordinated by UnionsWA. The first Project was held in Victoria in 1984 and in Western Australia in 1986.

The Project places women unionists in unions for two weeks' on-the-job training. Participants see how unions are organised, become involved in current union issues and campaigns and visit workplaces.

The participants from the 2007 Anna Stewart Memorial Project, affectionately known as "the Annas".

Participants can spend the two weeks with either their own union or another one in which they are interested. Placement is arranged through UnionsWA, and every effort is made to fit in with the interests of the articipant.
The emphasis is on practical experiences - seeing the union in action rather than reading or hearing about it in theory.

A general plan of activity is mapped out in advance with the union and usually includes:

• Two days formal training provided by UnionsWA
• Meeting members and working with organisers
• Attending meetings with other unions, women members, branch councils, work-site meetings and UnionsWA Executive and Council meetings
• Attending hearings in the Industrial Relations Commission
• Working with other union officials such as industrial and research officers
• Seeing how the union is organised and administered
• Undertaking a small but specific project for the union
• The opportunity to meet other participants, discuss their experiences and learn more about the issues confronting women in the workplace

The 2009 Anna Stewart Memorial Project was held from Monday 24 August to Friday 4 September inclusive (2 weeks).   Nine women participated from the following unions: WAPU, SSTUWA , WAPOU , CPSU/CSA, LHMU.
	The participants from the 2009 Anna Stewart Memorial Project, with Janine Freeman MLA at Parliament House.