Sport Groundbreaking survey reveals period concerns are driving Australian girls away from sport Periods are impacting girls’ participation in sport, with a new study showing one in five girls aged 10-16 are considering dropping out.
Life ‘A cannon event for all us girlies’: Brooks Nader shows off a period stain at Wimbledon Model Brooks Nader has received praise for “normalising” periods by posting her relatable outfit mishap at Wimbledon.
Sport England Rugby will provide free period products across 500 clubs around the country More than 500 rugby clubs in England will offer free period products for women and girls in an effort to boost female participation in the male-dominated game.
Health ‘Heartbreaking’: Two thirds of people who menstruate in Australia struggle to afford period products Two thirds of Australians have struggled to purchase period products in the last 12 months, says a new report from Share the Dignity.
News & Views ‘Disgusting’: Woman in Geraldton faces trial for stealing $10 packet of period products A magistrate’s court in Western Australia is proceeding with a trial for a woman charged with stealing $10 worth of period products earlier in the year.
News & Views Federal government to provide free period products for remote First Nations communities Women and girls living in remote First Nations communities will now have access to free period products under a new government initiative.
Employers Most Australians think workplaces should provide free period products Three quarters of Australians believe workplaces should provide free period products, yet less than one quarter do.
Health WA government to provide free period products in public primary schools The Western Australian government has expanded its initiative to provide girls with free period products at all public primary schools across the state.
Sport Olympian Brandie Wilkerson wears a red period stain in competition to break the stigma A new #SportYourPeriod Initiative is empowering youth and menstruators to engage in sports fearlessly while they’re menstruating.