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.
News & Views ‘The political system is misfiring’: Why young women don’t see themselves becoming politicians In a series of interviews with young people, it was clear that young women feel reluctant to become a member of federal parliament.
Leadership If you feel like a failure, it’s time to rewrite your definition of success Lawyer and entrepreneur Chami Rupasinghe shares why individuals should learn to break free from their pre-existing narratives of success.
Books Tammi Miller wrote ‘Paperback Therapy’ for young women struggling to afford mental health support Certified therapist Tammi Miller wrote this guide to therapy and mental wellbeing for women juggling the mental load and finances.
Women's Health News Alcohol and illicit drug use are increasing among young women, survey finds Young women have been drinking more and their use of illicit drugs is on par with young men for the first time since national records began.
Entrepreneurs At just 18, Rose Naji is working to transform two male-dominated sectors Breaking into just one male-dominated industry is a daunting task for a young woman in Australia. But Rose Naji shows no signs of fear.
News & Views After the misogynistic media treatment of Georgie Purcell, is it any wonder young women are hesitant to pursue politics? While gender was a key talking point in the 2022 federal election, media reporting of women remains reliant on outdated tropes.
Women's Health News How an animal rescue program helped a young stroke survivor gain community Caitlin discovered Happy Paws Happy Hearts, an organisation providing a safe space and community for vulnerable people who love animals.
Uncategorised Australian female scientists almost entirely excluded from high school curriculum: Research The achievements of Australian female scientists are almost entirely omitted from high school textbooks, a new study has found.
News & Views Idealistic influencer videos are harming young women’s body image: research A new study suggests the exposure to short form, “appearance-ideal content” videos on social media is having a negative impact on body image.
Business From intern to MD at age 26: The power of young women in leadership Embracing an age diverse workforce and developing female leadership within companies is crucial to Australia’s economic success.
News & Views Advocates call for action as another 8,800 students expected to be sexually assaulted this academic year Women’s safety advocates are calling for major changes and independent oversight to address sexual violence in universities.