Health As DV hotline funding ends, one organisation is stepping up to help women Pilot funding for the national 24/7 counselling service for victim-survivors DV ends 30 June. Full Stop Australia is stepping up.
Ed's Blog We need to talk about women and The Climate Load Women in Australia are contending with The Climate Load, in addition to the many other pressures they’re facing including on paid and unpaid work, sexual harassment and discrimination.
Health Ged Kearney: What women told me about their experiences with medical misogyny So many women have stories of medical misogyny. We must lift the game to improve their outcomes and experiences.
Screen How can we create a consent culture? SBS’ new docuseries explores this and more SBS’ new docuseries, Asking For It, will explore the epidemic of sexual violence impacting millions of Australians and why consent is ignored.
Women's Health News Family violence is literally making us sicker– new study finds abuse increases risk of chronic illness Women who experience physical and sexual violence, psychological abuse, controlling behaviours and economic abuse have greater health risks.
Tech Introducing Australia’s first social app for people with disabilities Alvie aims to connect those living with disabilities with like-minded people who share similar life experiences facilitating relationships.
News & Views Pill testing is coming to Queensland. Here’s what can we learn from programs overseas Queensland’s move on pill testing aligns the state with a growing international norm. The evidence to it has existed for decades.
Health Pregnant women alarmingly turn to influencers for maternity and midwifery support Pregnant and new parents are increasingly turning to influencers for advice — but is it all helpful, accurate information?
News & Views ‘We must act urgently’: Calls for more action on eating disorders In the past three years, the number of children and young people struggling with an eating disorder has exploded.
Leadership Why you shouldn’t give a hundred percent at work Filling every moment of our day with activity can actually be hampering our productivity, writes Donna McGeorge.
News & Views Child protection services failing First Nations children experiencing DFV: Research New report reveals child protection services are failing to provide culturally safe responses to First Nations children experiencing DFV.
Women's Health News Short bursts of daily activity reduce deaths from cardiovascular disease- which is good news for women Research has found small bursts of activity throughout the day can reduce deaths and illness caused by cardiovascular disease.