On 10th March 2010, we published an article about the launch of the Metropolitan Fire Board's Gender Inclusion Action Plan. After publication of the article More Women encouraged to join the ranks of … [Read more...]
Eileen Doyle joins the Board of Boral Limited
Congratulations to Dr Eileen Doyle who has been appointed as a non-executive Director of Boral Limited. Dr Doyle has had a distinguished career in the materials and water industries in Australia, … [Read more...]
7 Key Steps To Move Your Company From Surviving to Thriving
How does the board of directors or management team of a small or mid-sized business think about reversing a declining or distressed business? It is a common question given the turmoil in our … [Read more...]
Family Court Judge orders sterilisation of 11 year old girl
The Family Court of Australia in Brisbane has granted the application of the parents of a disabled girl who want their daughter to undergo an invasive medical procedure for the purposes of … [Read more...]
Hillary Clinton advocates for more women in top jobs at the UN
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has told a gathering at the UN in New York that the United Nations must appoint more women to top jobs in order to raise the profile and understanding of … [Read more...]
12 Australian Women provide insights into Rheumatoid Arthritis
Often dismissed as an old person's disease, rheumatoid arthritis can also affect the young and middle aged. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most serious form of arthritis. It is not a rare disease, … [Read more...]
Gender pay gap costs Australia $93 billion each year
New research by the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling (NATSEM) has found that pay inequity costs $93 billion per year to the Australian economy or 8.5% of GDP. The research, The … [Read more...]
Appalling Death Rate for Women Having Babies in the United States
A new Amnesty International report says that systemic failures and shocking disparities in the maternal health care system, is responsible for the appalling death rate for women having babies in the … [Read more...]
An Interview with Australian Author Melina Marchetta
Melina Marchetta is the author of the much loved books Looking for Alibrandi, Saving Francesca, and On the Jellicoe Road. Her latest novel The Piper's Son, takes up the story five years later of the … [Read more...]
National Test Case to increase wages in female dominated occupations
The Australian Services Union (ASU) is aiming to increase the wages of almost 250,000 mostly female community sector workers across the country, particularly those working in caring and community … [Read more...]
Australian Navy launches mentoring program for women
The Australian Navy Women’s Mentoring Program was officially launched today at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra. The mentoring program forms part of the Navy Women's Leadership … [Read more...]
The Health Benefits of Working Flexible Hours
New evidence has emerged from Europe to suggest that workers who are able to have input into the way their hours are structured, might also experience tangible health benefits. A recent review by … [Read more...]
Endometriosis and Fertility
Kathryn, 29, had recently been diagnosed with endometriosis. Not knowing much about the condition, she started asking her friends and co-workers if they knew anything about it. One woman said her … [Read more...]
Funding for National Women’s Alliances will give women a voice
Minister for the Status of Women, Tanya Plibersek, announced this week the establishment of six National Women’s Alliances, which will share in $3.6 million of funding from the Australian Government … [Read more...]
Funding Boost for National Rural Women’s Coalition
Rural and regional women across Australia will have greater opportunity to engage with government with the announcement of funding for the National Rural Women’s Coalition (NRWC). Minister for the … [Read more...]
The Darker Side of Facebook: Cyber-Bullying
Facebook has become a positive part of many of our lives, but there is a darker side of Facebook that all parents and educators need to be aware of: cyber-bullying. It is inevitable that bullies will … [Read more...]
More Women encouraged to join the ranks of Firefighters in Victoria
The Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board (MFB) in Victoria has launched its Gender Inclusion Action Plan 2010-2013, showcasing the organisation’s commitment to becoming an employer of choice … [Read more...]
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Alliance
The Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, has announced the establishment of a National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Alliance, that will give indigenous women a voice on … [Read more...]
CME Women in Resources Awards 2010
Women working in Western Australia’s resources sector were recognised today at the inaugural Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) of Western Australia Women in Resources Awards breakfast in … [Read more...]
92 percent of Australian women say gender balance not equal
92% of Australian women believe they do not enjoy equal rights according to the results of a new study conducted by cosmetic company the Heat Group and UNIFEM Australia, the United Nations Development … [Read more...]
Short Fiction: The Truly Awful Shirt Shop – Part 2
Later that week, enjoying her gin and tonic at the end of the day, Elizabeth sees Luke leave his apartment. "Hot date?" she inquires, taking in the beautifully cut dinner suit. Got to be Armani. … [Read more...]
Short Fiction: The Truly Awful Shirt Shop – Part 1
Elizabeth Forbes has a secret. She’s living next door to an alien. How else could you explain those clothes? A lithe, masculine figure sprints up the steps to the verandah next to hers. Red baseball … [Read more...]
Small Businesses being targeted by online scams
With so many businesses now trading online, an increasing number of small businesses in Australia are being ripped off by online scams. And if you think it can't happen to you, be aware that many of … [Read more...]
Efforts made to advance the rights of girls in the developing world
The United Nations Adolescent Girls Task Force, has pledged to step up efforts to address the human rights of adolescent girls in the developing world. During the next five years, the task force aims … [Read more...]
Annie Lennox speaks up for women and girls at United Nations
You may remember her as one half of the Eurythmics, the British duo who dominated the popular music charts in the 1980s and early 90s. But in 2010, Annie Lennox (pictured) is using her powerful voice … [Read more...]
UNIFEM’s Say NO – UNiTE Platform surpasses expectations
The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) has recorded 183,132 actions to end violence against women through its Say NO – UNiTE to End Violence against Women initiative. This far … [Read more...]
AFL receives funding to reduce violence against women
The AFL will receive $400,000 in funding as part of round two of the Federal Government’s $9 million Respectful Relationships initiative. The AFL launched its Respect and Responsibility Program in … [Read more...]
More women choosing accounting as a career
The accounting profession is attracting greater numbers of women, according to statistics released today by Australia’s peak accounting body, CPA Australia. CPA Australia CEO Alex Malley said the … [Read more...]
Thousands invited to Paint the MCG Pink on May 7
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) has announced that tickets are now on sale for the return of Field of Women LIVE at the Melbourne v Western Bulldogs match at the MCG on Friday, 7 May … [Read more...]
Government to launch My University website
Following on from the popularity of the My School website, the Federal Government will introduce a similar website for Australia's 39 universities. Speaking at the Universities Australia Higher … [Read more...]
Girls in Trouble in a Post-Feminism World
Parents, teachers and educators everywhere know in our hearts that girls and young women are in trouble and need our support. And the evidence is mounting to prove that we are right to be … [Read more...]
Domestic Bullying: the emotional and psychological abuse of women
You've heard of school yard bullying, cyber bullying and workplace bullying. But did you know the most common type of bullying actually occurs in the home? Domestic bullying, or the psychological … [Read more...]
Book Review: Stillwater Creek by Alison Booth
It is 1957, recently widowed Ilona Talivaldis and her young daughter Zidra move to the small fictional town of Jingera on the south coast of New South Wales. Ilona is a pianist and her love of music … [Read more...]
Grants for small businesses to become more family friendly
Eligible small businesses with less than 15 employees can apply for a grant of up $15,000 to put in place family-friendly arrangements in their workplaces. This second round of grants form part of … [Read more...]
Self Publishing a Book has become the New Business Card
Self-publishing has exploded in the past couple of years and for a growing number of professionals who want instant credibility, books have become the new business cards. Whether you are looking to … [Read more...]
Go Global: Australian women urged to expand their businesses
In the lead up to International Women's Day 2010 on 8th March, Austrade is holding its 'Women in Global Business' seminars in capital cities around the country. The seminars encourage women to make … [Read more...]
Helen Clark highlights importance of gender equality for PNG
During a recent visit to Papua New Guinea, former Prime Minister of New Zealand and current United Nations Development Programme Administrator, Helen Clark (pictured), highlighted the significant … [Read more...]
Oranges and Sunshine wraps ahead of Historic Gordon Brown Apology
A new feature film recounting the true story of Margaret Humphreys, a social worker from Nottingham who uncovered an international scandal, has just completed filming in the UK and Australia. Oranges … [Read more...]
Older Australian workers experience longer periods of underemployment
Despite underemployment generally being more common among younger workers, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on February 23, older workers are much more likely … [Read more...]
Return of Spray n Wipe TV ad campaign starring Paula Duncan
Due to popular demand, Colgate-Palmolive has decided to revive one of the most successful ad campaigns ever run on Australian commercial TV, five years after it disappeared from our television … [Read more...]
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