Screen ‘The first time I’ve ever won anything’: Women over 50 win big at the Golden Globes Jodie Foster, 62, Demi Moore, 62, Fernanda Torres, 59 and Zoe Saldaña, 46 took home Golden Globes for their performances in 2024.
News & Views Age inclusivity: the missing piece of the DEI puzzle The number of older people in Australia’s labour market has doubled in the last 30 years, yet a new study shows there is still not enough support for the ageing workforce.
News & Views Gisèle Pélicot ‘honoured’ to wear scarf from Australian women’s organisation as public rape trial continues Sexual assault survivor Gisèle Pélicot said she is honoured to wear a scarf that was sent to her from an Australian advocacy organisation.
News & Views Partnership with Older Women’s Network and global firm Dentons set to support older women’s return to work Global firm Dentons has partnered with the Older Women’s Network to support older women returning to work.
Local Advocates call on support for older women and DV survivors this World Homelessness Day Advocates across Australia are calling for action this World Homelessness Day, as the issue continues to most affect women.
News & Views Leave no woman behind in actions to end violence against women Older women and women with disability are too often overlooked when it comes to conversations and action on ending violence against women.
News & Views Skydiving at 102: Manette Baillie becomes oldest person in Britain to parachute from a plane A 102-year-old woman has just become the oldest woman in Britain to skydive, raising money for several charities close to her heart.
News & Views New women’s refuge opens in Western Sydney specifically tailored for older women A women’s refuge has opened in Western Sydney by the St Vincent de Paul Society, offering crisis accommodation for women over the age of 45.
News & Views 104-year-old woman to become the oldest skydiver ever A 104-year-old woman from the US is set to become the oldest ever skydiver, after completing the 4,100 metre jump on Sunday.
Business Older workers have a lifetime of skills and experience that can help businesses thrive Gendered ageism in Australian workplaces exists, and it’s hurting the labour market as it becomes more reliant on the ageing workforce.
News & Views The beauty of age: 106yo tattoo artist Apo Whang-Od becomes oldest person on the cover of Vogue Apo Whang-Od, a 106-year-old tattoo artist, has graced the cover of Vogue Philippine’s latest issue, and her story shows the beauty of aging.
Ed's Blog The massive increase in older women experiencing homelessness in NSW The last Census delivered shocking stats regarding the extent of homelessness for women in NSW, and particularly those aged 65-74.
