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Reforming ‘dad leave’ is a baby step towards greater gender equality

Modest changes to Australia’s paid parental provision can help address the gender gap in unpaid and paid work between mothers and fathers

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Just 20% of leaders at Surf Life Saving Australia are women. A new mentoring program is set to change that

Jacinda Ardern launches re-election campaign as NZ reaches 100 days without COVID-19

Magabala to publish Teela May Reid’s Daisy Utemorrah Award winning novel

AAP boasts female leadership team as Jonty Low is appointed new Chair

Mumbai becomes latest city to help fight exclusion by changing their traffic figures

Now and Then and yearning for the 90s: Here’s what to watch, read & hear this weekend

Male politicians are still resorting to vile attacks of women to get ahead. It’s a national disgrace.

Why degree cost increases will hit women hardest

Podcast: An opportunity now to reimagine everything

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Recharge the economy? Make childcare affordable for an $11b a year GDP increase, and much better financial outcomes for mums: Grattan

One way to recharge the economy would be to make childcare cheaper, leading to greater female workforce participationand $150,000 more for mums says Grattan

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Having more women in politics leads to greater equality, less corruption & better represented constituents

New research from the U.K shows getting more women into politics can have far-reaching benefits for the whole of society.

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Working parents of primary school-aged kids have been experiencing surging levels of mental distress

Parenting during a pandemic while trying to work is a special kind of stressful. And it’s showing in the rates of mental distress.

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Now and Then and yearning for the 90s: Here’s what to watch, read & hear this weekend

Welcome to The Culture Wrap – our Friday feature edited by Jessie Tu, that shares her pick of things to read, hear and watch.

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Male politicians are still resorting to vile attacks of women to get ahead. It’s a national disgrace.

Brad Hazzard referred to Jodi McKay as the “temporary opposition leader”, then launched into a personal attack, labelling her “stupid”, “a complete pork chop” and suggesting she should resign or be stood down.

News & Views

Having more women in politics leads to greater equality, less corruption & better represented constituents

New research from the U.K shows getting more women into politics can have far-reaching benefits for the whole of society.

Why degree cost increases will hit women hardest

How childhood shame now informs my parenting

The moment a grandmother plays the piano amid Beirut debris has been shared globally

The continuing coronavirus crisis calls for another Women & COVID19 Conference

Dr Jo Cribb: ‘Why the smartest organisations will prioritise diversity in a post-COVID world’

First ever cricket shoe designed specifically for women hits the market

Girls no more: why elite gymnastics competition for women should start at 18

‘I’m not your mum’: How to lead by garnering respect & tackling difficult conversations head on

Women’s Safety Ministers meet today: This is what strong action would actually look like

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These nine apps can help make working from home a whole lot easier

Employers

Let’s talk about racism at work: Why are we so quiet in the office, when the rest of society is talking?

Business

Why Sarah Moran is staying optimistic on the economic outlook

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Josh Frydenberg wants a COVID childbirth boom. Time to give him ‘the talk’ on where babies really come from

Treasurer says building a strong economy will be key to encouraging more people to have babies, but he’s missing the point.

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AOC’s take down of Ted Yoho’s non-apology is one we won’t forget

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took to the floor of the House of Representatives, tearing apart the abusive language and non-apology she received from Ted Yoho.

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Julia Gillard regrets not confronting sexism earlier but it wouldn’t have helped

The former Prime Minister Julia Gillard regrets not confronting sexism earlierin her tenure but it wouldn’t have helped. Australia wasn’t ready to listen.

I wrote a book to make the world feel less lonely

“For the first 22 years of my life, I wasn’t encouraged to express what I wanted,” A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing author Jessie Tu writes.

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How three girls internationally are leading on change during COVID-19

Against the odds, there are countless communities of girls and young women who are working tirelessly to create change for the better during the pandemic.

Check out the Girls & COVID-19 Hub

Launched in partnership with Plan International Australia

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Podcast: An opportunity now to reimagine everything

We talk career, racism and the possibilities we have to reiminate everything in a post COVID-19 world with Senator Mehreen Faruqi.

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Dr Jo Cribb: ‘Why the smartest organisations will prioritise diversity in a post-COVID world’

How Khristle Barr used life in isolation to start a new career

Female only expeditions offer unique travel experiences that also drive business for local women

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Why more women leading in STEMM is key to changing the world

10 Aug 20

Following the launch of The Leadership, a captivating documentary following the biggest ever, all-female voyage to Antarctica, join CEO and founder Fabian Dattner, and acclaimed scientists Frances Separovic and Sharon Robinson to discuss why more women leading in STEMM is key to changing the world.

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Authentic Leadership for the path ahead, with Dr Dana Born (workshop)

10 Aug 20

Dr Dana Born’s online workshop will show you how to build your leadership abilities throughout your lifetime and help you take control of your career.

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Courageous Conversations: Leading the path ahead, with Dr Dana Born (workshop)

10 Aug 20

This interactive online workshop is designed for you to learn a new approach to conversations across your personal and professional life.

Reforming ‘dad leave’ is a baby step towards greater gender equality

Latest news

Just 20% of leaders at Surf Life Saving Australia are women. A new mentoring program is set to change that

Jacinda Ardern launches re-election campaign as NZ reaches 100 days without COVID-19

Magabala to publish Teela May Reid’s Daisy Utemorrah Award winning novel

AAP boasts female leadership team as Jonty Low is appointed new Chair

Mumbai becomes latest city to help fight exclusion by changing their traffic figures

Now and Then and yearning for the 90s: Here’s what to watch, read & hear this weekend

Male politicians are still resorting to vile attacks of women to get ahead. It’s a national disgrace.

Why degree cost increases will hit women hardest

Podcast: An opportunity now to reimagine everything

Recharge the economy? Make childcare affordable for an $11b a year GDP increase, and much better financial outcomes for mums: Grattan

Having more women in politics leads to greater equality, less corruption & better represented constituents

Working parents of primary school-aged kids have been experiencing surging levels of mental distress

Now and Then and yearning for the 90s: Here’s what to watch, read & hear this weekend

Male politicians are still resorting to vile attacks of women to get ahead. It’s a national disgrace.

Having more women in politics leads to greater equality, less corruption & better represented constituents

Why degree cost increases will hit women hardest

How childhood shame now informs my parenting

The moment a grandmother plays the piano amid Beirut debris has been shared globally

The continuing coronavirus crisis calls for another Women & COVID19 Conference

Dr Jo Cribb: ‘Why the smartest organisations will prioritise diversity in a post-COVID world’

First ever cricket shoe designed specifically for women hits the market

Girls no more: why elite gymnastics competition for women should start at 18

‘I’m not your mum’: How to lead by garnering respect & tackling difficult conversations head on

Women’s Safety Ministers meet today: This is what strong action would actually look like

These nine apps can help make working from home a whole lot easier

Let’s talk about racism at work: Why are we so quiet in the office, when the rest of society is talking?

Why Sarah Moran is staying optimistic on the economic outlook

Support Female-led Journalism

Josh Frydenberg wants a COVID childbirth boom. Time to give him ‘the talk’ on where babies really come from

AOC’s take down of Ted Yoho’s non-apology is one we won’t forget

Julia Gillard regrets not confronting sexism earlier but it wouldn’t have helped

I wrote a book to make the world feel less lonely

Become a member for exclusive content

How three girls internationally are leading on change during COVID-19

Check out the Girls & COVID-19 Hub

Podcast: An opportunity now to reimagine everything

From our Partners

Dr Jo Cribb: ‘Why the smartest organisations will prioritise diversity in a post-COVID world’

How Khristle Barr used life in isolation to start a new career

Female only expeditions offer unique travel experiences that also drive business for local women

Events For Women

Why more women leading in STEMM is key to changing the world

Authentic Leadership for the path ahead, with Dr Dana Born (workshop)

Courageous Conversations: Leading the path ahead, with Dr Dana Born (workshop)

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