Women
Empowering middle aged homeless women with homes
Women over 55 are experiencing homelessness, according to the 2021 Census. According to a report released by Housing for the......
‘Bystanders’ against violence in organisations critical
This year’s Women of the World Festival was celebrated in Gladstone, about 540 kilometres north of Brisbane, showcasing workshops and......
Women at double the risk of depression than men: research
Depression affects around one in six Australians, but women are diagnosed almost twice as often as men. A new international......
Global campaign tackles child marriage and girls’ education
Every three seconds, a girl is forced into child marriage, ending her education and putting her at risk of abuse.......
Older women face a retirement crisis: report
Australia is facing a growing crisis…. more and more older women are heading into retirement with little or no super,......
Coercive Control: SA passes new laws to tackle unseen form of Domestic Violence
This month, South Australia passed laws to criminalise coercive control as a standalone offence, making it the third state to......
In Afghanistan the Yellow House stands
Visual artist George Gittoes is know for chronicling war zones around the world and providing a space for culture to......
New report shows impacts from gynaecological cancers
This week marked the start of both Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month and Women’s Health Week. To kickstart discussion, the Australia......
35% pay gap for First Nations women according to new data
First Nations women are facing the largest gender pay gap in Australia, earning on average 35% less than male Australian......
ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders in Afghanistan
Earlier this month, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants against the Taliban leadership in Afghanistan. It’s the first time......