Free pads and tampons could soon be supplied in Victorian public schools
If you have ever experienced being unable to access tampons in high school and then resorting to asking fellow students for help, you’ll understand the merit in the Victorian Labor Government…
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Workplace gender diversity has stalled, new McKinsey research shows
2018 has been a year of stagnation on workplace gender diversity according to new US research from McKinsey. Women in the Workplace 2018 a study condu…
Free pads and tampons could soon be supplied in Victorian public schools
If you have ever experienced being unable to access tampons in high school and then resorting to asking fellow students for help, you’ll underst…
Free pads and tampons could soon be supplied in Victorian public schools
If you have ever experienced being unable to access tampons in high school and then resorting to asking fellow students for help, you’ll understand the merit in the Victorian Labor Government…
We love stats until they unearth hard truths about gender diversity in business
We didn’t have much evidence of the trillions of dollars women influenced in consumer decision making, back in the early 00s and pre-data-explosion. Even so, the fact men dominated 97% of creative dir…
‘No more delay’: Women in politics are calling time on sexual misconduct
Another week, another alleged incident of sexual misconduct exposed in Parliament. This time, the spotlight’s on Greens MP Jeremy Buckingham. A man accused by his former staffer, Ella Buckland o…
Senator Barry O’Sullivan says he is now a woman, so he can’t be ‘attacked’ on abortion
The representation of women in the Australian Senate suddenly increased this week, after the surprise declaration (and stunt) by Senator Barry O’Sullivan that he is now a woman. O’Sullivan…
Powerful recollections from Michelle Obama’s much anticipated memoir, Becoming
It’s been out for only 24 hours, but already Michelle Obama’s memoir ‘Becoming’ has shot to number one on Amazon. It’s not hard to see why. Obama’s memoir is full t…
Upcoming events
Women, Ageing & Disadvantage Symposium
Seniors Rights Service is hosting the symposium Women, Ageing & Disadvantage, facilitated by well-known journalist Ellen Fanning on Wednesday 28 November, 9:30 – 12:15 in Surry Hills Sydney. Why are older women the fastest growing demographic of people experiencing homelessness? Why are over 70% of older people who report abuse women? What can be done […]
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Be Someone Who Does Something: The role of the bystander in preventing violence
The MATE Bystander Program is holding its Inaugural #BeSomeoneWhoDoesSomething conference, on the 28-29th November, focused on the role of bystanders in the prevention of gender-based violence. The central theme to the conference is bystander education. As bystanders, we need to hear the stories of survivors of domestic and sexual violence and how bystanders influenced them. […]
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Strong Women Challenge: build your strength and support women leaders globally
We’ve got the perfect opportunity for you to get fit while helping to make a difference! ActionAid Australia has launched the Strong Women Challenge, a 21 day strength building program that raises funds for women leaders around the world, including those facing natural disasters, whilst also building up your strength. Led by celebrity fitness trainer […]
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WomenSpeaking: public speaking workshops for professional women Australia wide
Canberra November 9 Women, here is your chance to get trained up ready for your next (or first) conference presentation! WomenSpeaking workshops are getting more women speaking at conferences, events and workplace meetings by teaching the skills needed to power-charge presentations. Our graduates rave about our program. Led by media, communications and event industry veteran […]
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Lift governance and risk management standards- short courses and certificates
Courses running until December 2018 with the Governance Institute of Australia As a professional woman or female entrepreneur, you will be all too aware that Australians have lost faith in corporate ethics in the wake of the banking scandals. Learn governance and risk management skills from the experts today, and improve practices in your organisation […]
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The National Future Work Summit
30 October, Sydney Venue: International Convention Centre Technology and innovation are rapidly changing the roles we perform and the way we work. Building on the successful Melbourne Summit in May, the National Future Work Summit is coming to Sydney as part of Spark Festival! To be held at the International Convention Centre Sydney on 30 […]
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Ear to the Edge of Time: A production at Sydney’s Seymour Centre
11-27 October, Sydney Venue: Reginald Theatre, Seymour Centre ‘I wanted to reach into the rib cage of space and time and pull out not one but two beating hearts. One in each hand. And I’ve never wanted anything like that before.’ A world premiere, Ear to the Edge of Time is the product of an extraordinary odyssey […]
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The Institute of Managers and Leaders: Leadership Impact Series
CELEBRATING IMPACTFUL LEADERSHIP The Institute of Managers and Leaders is proud to present the Leadership Impact Series, IML’s prestigious signature events that celebrate the history, importance and future of leadership and leaders who innovate, inspire and make an impact. Introducing: DR HANNAH CRITCHLOW Join the Institute of Managers and Leaders as they bring to the stage one […]
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WomenSpeaking workshops transforming speaking skills for professional women Australia wide
Sydney, October 19 Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-speaking-workshop-to-boost-speaking-skills-confidence-sydney-registration-48364445358 Sydney October 19 – Women it is time to be seen on the podium! WomenSpeaking workshops are getting more women speaking at conferences, events and workplace meetings by teaching the skills needed to power-charge your presentations. Our graduates rave about our program. Led by media, communications and event industry […]
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WomenSpeaking workshops transforming speaking skills for professional women Australia wide
Melbourne October 12 Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-speaking-workshop-to-build-confidence-in-speaking-melbourne-registration-48364342049 Women it is time to be seen on the podium! WomenSpeaking workshops are getting more women speaking at conferences, events and workplace meetings by teaching the skills needed to power-charge your presentations. Our graduates rave about our program. Led by media, communications and event industry veteran Catherine McGrath and […]
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