News & Views The ADHD reform that silences a feminised profession and fails women The new ADHD reform is being hailed for increasing “access” and “efficiency.” But when systems prioritise speed, they miss people.
News & Views Why men and boys need to be part of the period conversation This Menstrual Hygiene Day, let’s talk about something that often gets overlooked: we need men and boys in this conversation.
World The five critical changes needed in women’s health research: WEF Women’s health research is in need of urgent reform, with top organisations releasing a new report outlining necessary global policy changes.
News & Views A ‘life-changing’ reform: GPs in NSW to diagnose ADHD, prescribe medication GPs in New South Wales will soon be able to diagnose and prescribe medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
News & Views A psychologist’s advice for showing up in a world that seems like it’s constantly on fire As a psychologist, I often hear some version of the same question ‘…What can I do with all of this pain?’.
News & Views Working women are too often left to deal with endometriosis alone. But big changes could be coming Proposed legislation in the UK could soon see endometriosis regarded as a legitimate workplace issue, writes Victoria Williams.
News & Views ‘Perfect bodies and perfect lives’: how selfie-editing tools are distorting how young people see themselves Selfie-editing apps and filters are changing how young people see themselves, harming body image and increasing pressure to look perfect.
Appointments Andrea Christie-David appointed Director of Mental Health at Bupa Social justice lawyer Andrea Christie-David has been appointed Director- Mental Health at Bupa, where she’ll lead a launch of clinics.
News & Views ‘Historic moment’: $50 million for new endometriosis research institute A $50 million donation will give a massive boost to endometriosis research in Australia with the establishment of a new institute at UNSW.
Sport Huge weekend for ultrarunning sees ground-breaking women’s performances Women trail runners had a huge weekend of achievements at the Ultra-Trail Australia event in the Blue Mountains this week.
News & Views ‘It’s torture’: Adriana Smith kept alive despite being declared ‘brain dead’ due to strict abortion ban In the US state of Georgia, a 30-year old who has been declared by doctors as “brain-dead” has been kept alive due to a strict abortion law.
News & Views When bro-podcast logic enters the emergency room, women miscarry in silence When bro-podcast logic meets medical patriarchy, the result is institutionalised grief illiteracy, writes Sam Payne.