News & Views The significant economic and social opportunity in dismantling harmful gender norms: Research Enabling men to play a bigger role at home is one way we can take to eliminate harmful gender norms and gender inequities.
News & Views Aggression and violence against emergency department workers is rising, research shows In-hospital assaults in Australia have increased by 60% in Victoria, 48% in Queensland and 44% in New South Wales from 2015 to 2018.
Women's Health News Australian women have an alarmingly high rate of back pain, new survey shows A majority of Australian women are not seeking medical diagnosis for back pain, instead relying on ineffective pain medications
Women's Health News Women live longer than men but experience more years in poor health: Research Uneven global progress on health over the past 30 years underlines an urgent need to boost funding for women’s health services and research.
News & Views Male students are exhibiting frequent sexist behaviour towards their teachers, new study shows In South Australia, an ongoing study has revealed disturbing behaviours exhibited by male high school students towards female teachers.
Women's Health News A quarter of younger middle class women in the UK have taken up smoking The number of younger middle-class women who smoke has gone up to 25 per cent over the past decade, according to new research out of the UK.
Employers New report urges major changes in workplace conditions for pregnant women A national report exploring the working conditions of pregnant employees and parents has been released, calling for major changes.
Business Can you spot a workplace liar? Dr Rebecca Wilcoxson’s research shows it’s harder than you think CQUniversity’s Dr Rebecca Wilcoxson says we’re all better liars than we realise and use the technique pretty much everyday.
News & Views Majority of migrant and refugee women have more independence in Australia, study finds More than three quarters of migrant and refugee women say they are more independent in Australia than in their home countries, new research has found.
Women's Health News Corporations are co-opting feminist narratives to promote non-evidence based health interventions: new research Feminist narratives are being misused to market useless health products to women, according to new research highlighting gender inequity.
Business Vague language in job ads can push women away. New research shows how employers can attract more female applicants New research shows women are less likely to apply for higher-level positions that have vague language in the qualifications on job postings.
Women's Health News There have been some big wins in women’s health this year. Here’s a recap Here’s a look back at some new developments into women’s health research in 2023 and what they could mean for the future.