The Australian Government today announced the members of its National Council to Reduce Violence Against Women and Children. The Council will be chaired by one of the founders of the Australian White … [Read more...]
Paid maternity leave on the rise but too many miss out
Research undertaken by the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) in to paid maternity leave in Australia supports current calls for the introduction of a nation wide scheme. The … [Read more...]
AROUND THE WORLD IN 33 DAYS
Skype has recruited Australian writer Rebecca Campbell (pictured) for an ambitious attempt to create a live, worldwide, human demonstration of how their product can now be used anywhere and on the … [Read more...]
New information pack promotes safe internet use for children in public libraries
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has released an information pack designed to assist library staff in promoting safe internet use in public libraries, particularly for children. The … [Read more...]
Quit smoking medicine: new study notes more side effects
National Prescribing Service Limited (NPS) advises people with questions about the quit-smoking drug varenicline (marketed in Australia as Champix) to contact their doctor or pharmacist for … [Read more...]
How to Get Good Advice About Money
Australians sometimes need a hand with managing their money, and there are plenty of good sources of information and advice, according to the Financial Literacy Foundation. “Deciding how to handle … [Read more...]
Helping Graduates Embark on a Career
University graduates now have an unprecedented opportunity to jump start their careers, thanks to Australia’s newest and most innovative web-based career readiness advice and training … [Read more...]
Isolated Mums Want Employers to Keep Them in the Loop
Working women on maternity leave want their employers to take a more active role in keeping in touch with them while they are caring for their newborns, according to a major survey of federal public … [Read more...]
Medicines and money: saving the family budget without compromising your health
Medicines can ‘swallow up’ a substantial chunk of the family budget … but the Autumn 2008 edition of MedicinesTalk explains simple ways to reduce spending on medicines without compromising your … [Read more...]
Survey confirms Australians expect to get a pay rise this year
Just over two thirds of Australians expect to get a pay rise this year with one third claiming they will look for another job if their request is unsuccessful a CareerOne.com.au survey has … [Read more...]
Shape Up With Olympic Athlete Kelly Sotherton
Oh no! Summer is almost upon you in the Northern Hemisphere and that means only one thing; running down the gym and tying yourself to the treadmill in a desperate attempt to fit into ‘that bikini’. … [Read more...]
Kate Carnell appointed as new AFGC Chief Executive
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) today announced the appointment of Ms Kate Carnell to the position of Chief Executive. AFGC Chair Mr Geoff Starr said that Ms Carnell would bring a … [Read more...]
Devastation in Burma
According to UN estimates, Cyclone Nargis has affected up to 2.5 million people. The devastation is of overwhelming proportions: more than 100,000 killed; 200,000 missing; a million people homeless … [Read more...]
We shouldn’t have to choose between work and healthy babies
Sydney mums will call on the Federal Government to introduce six months paid support to ensure they don’t have to choose between the health of their babies and paying the bills, at inquiry into paid … [Read more...]
Understanding Medical Research: A guide for participants
What is medical research? Medical research studies help us to provide information on health or disease, to learn how our bodies work, why we become ill, and what we can do to get and stay well. … [Read more...]
Why women need to participate more in medical research
Women are seriously under-represented in many areas of medical research studies, say researchers at the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health ahead of International Clinical Trials day … [Read more...]
Parents want complete sex education
The vast majority of parents support comprehensive sex education programs starting in primary school, and rate topics such as birth control and communicating about sex above discussions about … [Read more...]
What Women Really Think About Cosmetic Surgery, Body Image and Flaunting
According to a survey conducted for leading publication HealthSmart, one in two Australia women are open to having breast cosmetic surgery, and a similar proportion believe there’s a “time and place” … [Read more...]
Linda and Tara Scoop Top Events Industry Award
Melbourne-based media production company, Immediacy, has won a top accolade at the Meetings & Events Industry Awards (Victoria) in the Special Event Organiser category. The company won the award … [Read more...]
Death of the High Heel!
Research by Bold 2in1 White Diamond & Lotus Flower in the UK, reveals that 95% of women say they never wear high heels, and more than 3 in 5 women do not know how to do their make-up. The … [Read more...]
Generation Z: savvy, spoilt, cashed up and connected
Adult worries dominate Australian teen life Australia’s most extensive teen research project, DOLLY Youth Monitor, has revealed a teen generation that is materially well-off and becoming increasingly … [Read more...]
Hormone Replacement Therapy
New international guidelines prove safety for women under 60 Hormone replacement therapy is a substitute for the oestrogen that the body has stopped producing. In this way it helps to reduce the … [Read more...]
Aussie Kids to Claim New Guiness World Record
On Friday, 10 May 2008 tens of thousands of Aussie kids around the country skipped as one to celebrate the 25th birthday of Heart Foundation Jump Rope for Heart in an attempt to break the Guinness … [Read more...]
Aussie Kids Skipping Towards a World Record
Heart Foundation Jump Rope for Heart is turning 25! To celebrate this milestone, Heart Foundation and Cartoon Network have invited school children across Australia to take part in a mass skipping … [Read more...]
Introducing the VA Industry to Savvy Business Owners
The Virtual Assistant Industry is growing by leaps and bounds. Thousands of virtual assistants worldwide provide services ranging from Realtor® support, administrative operations management and … [Read more...]
Heart felt plea to midlife women: know your heart numbers
With cardiovascular disease (including heart disease and stroke) a leading cause of death for women and men, the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health is urging women to check their heart risk and … [Read more...]
New website for Australia’s 4.5 million managers
Ensuring business managers have all the tools required to navigate today’s fast moving business market, CNET Networks Australia today launched BNET Australia; a Web site focused on supporting … [Read more...]
Emotions and truthfulness open new frontier in training
Australian workplace training looks set for a shake-up following the launch today of a ground breaking training method, once the reserve of high stakes, mission critical government and security … [Read more...]
Nominate an inspirational business woman before time runs out
Telstra is calling on everyone to nominate a business woman for the prestigious 2008 Telstra Business Women’s Awards before nominations close on 30 May. Group Managing Director of Telstra Product … [Read more...]
AMA Position on Obesity
The Australian Medical Association today called on the food industry to take more responsibility in curbing Australia’s obesity epidemic. AMA President, Dr Rosanna Capolingua, said governments should … [Read more...]
National Careers & Employment Expo is Heading to Sydney
Sydney job seekers and school leavers take note! The National Careers & Employment Expo is heading to Sydney, to be held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on the 9th and 10th May, … [Read more...]
Chic Executive Officers put their Stilettos Firmly Under the Boardroom Table
At last, conclusive evidence that females are stronger CEOs than males and far more suited to business leadership roles exhibiting more strategic drive, risk taking and people skills and innovation in … [Read more...]
Women in Business to Profit
Over the past ten years, wealth creation and personal development have become a hot topic at women’s forums and across women’s media. Many of Australia’s large and small businesses, including some or … [Read more...]
Serial or Socialite: what type of networker are you?
The importance of networking is a well-known key to business success but did you know there are six categories of networkers - the Socialite, the Serial, the Initiator, the Occasional, the Balanced … [Read more...]
Two Arts Mums Launch New Network
MELBOURNE ARTS & MEDIA MUMS (MAMMs) - CALL FOR MEMBERS MAMMs is a support group for women in the arts, media and entertainment industries – either working full-time, part-time or not currently … [Read more...]
Free Lifestyle Coaching Session
No matter where in the world you reside, Danielle Ferris Lifestyle Coaching is offering to provide one 45-minute complimentary session over the telephone for those who want to make something happen in … [Read more...]
Advocacy at the heart of Australia’s young women
What Girls Say, a report outlining the concerns of 4,500 Australian girls aged 5 – 17 years, was launched today by Lynne Price, Chief Commissioner, Girl Guides Australia – the largest girls and young … [Read more...]
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Monday, 28 April 2008 is World Day for Safety and Health at Work, an international campaign to promote safe, healthy, and decent work. This year, as in previous years, tripartite events will be taking … [Read more...]
Popular ANZAC biscuit recipe
The army biscuit, also known as an ANZAC wafer or ANZAC tile, is essentially a long shelf-life, hard tack biscuit, eaten as a substitute for bread. Unlike bread, though, the biscuits are very, very … [Read more...]
Go red on Friday 13 June to support Heart Foundation ‘Go Red for Women Day’
The Heart Foundation will be turning black Friday red on 13 June 2008 with special Go Red for Women events across Australia. Heart disease is the number one killer of Australian women - a fact that … [Read more...]