News & Views Expanding family violence provisions is not enough to make temporary migrants safe Bold, ambitious whole-of-system reform is needed to ensure temporary migrants are safe from family violence.
News & Views Sex dolls and ‘Diddy’ costumes: the latest AFL drama shows Australian sport still can’t eradicate misogyny Disturbing details emerged this week about AFL men’s football team GWS’ end-of-year event, themed “controversial couples”.
News & Views How music helped me heal from birth trauma and embrace motherhood Claire Tonti shares her experience of birth trauma and how embracing music and the concept of matrescence helped her to embrace motherhood.
Soapbox I pushed myself to overwhelm to compensate for my perceived shortcomings at work. It was my biggest career mistake Busyness is not a marker of success, especially when it leads to overwhelm. Instead, focus on building your career currency.
News & Views Victorian students will get ‘anti-Tate’ lessons – but much more is needed to tackle gendered violence in schools Victoria has announced new teaching resources to tackle the influence of “manosphere” figures among students. But we still don’t have a clear picture of sexism and harassment in our schools.
News & Views Child poverty is happening right here on our doorstep. We must act now Child poverty is happening right here on our doorstep and it’s impacting the safety, health and wellbeing of children and young people.
News & Views The change needed to keep bulk billed pathology tests accessible for women Until now, women have had the comfort of knowing pathology tests are widely available and affordable in Australia. That may change soon.
Soapbox ‘The father of IVF’: Donald Trump’s latest bid to win women voters doesn’t add up Donald Trump appears to be trying out a new tactic to appeal to a demographic he’s always struggled to win votes from– women.
Soapbox The Liberal party needs more young women to vote for them. But why would we vote for men who call us ‘bitches’? Jeff Kennett’s use of the word “bitch” targeted at a woman at a Young Liberals event was not very mindful, nor demure.
News & Views How the child support system risks women’s physical and mental health A new report has revealed the current child support system risks the physical and mental health of single mothers.
News & Views ‘Widespread impact’: Bereaved parents are still suffering in silence after pregnancy and infant loss The loss of an unborn baby is a devastating experience that affects each parent in unique ways, leaving behind a heavy emotional burden.
News & Views The carer crisis: Why Australia’s ageing population requires employer action Despite the critical role carers play, many struggle to access adequate support, flexible working arrangements, or even recognition from their employers.