Major parties vow to remove barriers for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence ahead of NSW election

Sat, 28 Jan 2023

Less than two months out from the New South Wales state election, both major parties are promising to remove barriers for victim-survivors of domestic violence.

Opposition seeks bipartisan approach after Women’s Health Centre commitment

Wed, 25 Jan 2023

NSW Labor says it is putting politics to the side and calling for bipartisan support to make sure that women’s health is made a priority.

NSW Labor will double funding to Women’s Health Centres

Tues, 24 Jan 2023

NSW Labor will double funding for Women’s Health Centres across the state if it is elected, promising $100 million over five years.

Five health checks and jabs to get in Australia in 2023

Mon, 2 Jan 2023

Health experts are warning people in Australia not to miss out on important screenings and vaccinations this year. Here are some you should consider.

When was your last Pap smear? They're now a lot easier in Australia

Thur, 29 Dec 2022

A self-swab vaginal test became available in Australia this year and health experts hope it will boost screening rates and help wipe out HPV and cervical cancer. Here's everything you need to know.

Scotland and Spain make self-determining gender easier as new bills pass

Fri, 23 Dec 2022

The Scottish Parliament has passed a bill to make it easier for people to change their legally recognised gender. 

The approval makes Scotland the first part of the UK to endorse allowing people to declare their gender on documents without the need for medical certification.

National Women's Health Advisory Council to tackle medical misogyny in medicine and health care

Mon, 19 Dec 2022

"Women are in pain," writes Gabrielle Jackson in Pain and Prejudice.

"They're in pain with their periods, and while having sex; they have pelvic pain, migraines, headaches, joint aches, painful bladders, irritable bowels, sore lower backs… But women's pain is all too often dismissed, their illnesses misdiagnosed or ignored."

Google reverses decision that blocked ads from an Australian abortion provider

Fri, 16 Dec 2022

Google has reinstated ads from MSI Australia after the online search giant and the abortion provider agreed on an "interim solution", but some concerns remain.

Federal government to change child abduction law to consider domestic and family violence before ruling

Mon, 12 Dec 2022

The Federal Government has changed the law to address concerns regarding the way Australian courts deal with international child abduction cases where a parent has fled domestic violence overseas.

Mariam’s centre supports 500 women a year. There’s barely enough money for four full-time staff

Fri, 9 Dec 2022

Multiple women’s health centres are on the verge of collapse amid chronic underfunding by the NSW government, leading to growing wait lists of vulnerable patients.

Secure Jobs and Funding Certainty for Community Services

Thur, 8 Dec 2022

NSW Labor will deliver more job security and funding certainty for our community services sector, by introducing longer term five year funding arrangements for key community service providers. Chris Minns media release.

Pay secrecy is now banned in Australia. Here's how that could benefit you

Tue, 6 Dec 2022

Employers argue they're needed to minimise conflict between employees, but experts say a ban on pay secrecy clauses could deliver a number of benefits.

Empowerment program at Canberra's Caroline Chisholm School helps teenage girls build confidence, community connections

Tue, 6 Dec 2022

A group of girls from Caroline Chisholm School in Canberra's south are feeling a little more ready to tackle the world, after participating in an empowerment program organised by two of their teachers.

Cindy fled abuse with just $12 and the clothes she was wearing. This is how she's helping others

Sat, 26 Nov 2022

This article contains references to domestic violence.

Cindy is a 47-year-old mother of two living in rental housing in a Brisbane suburb. She is among thousands who know first-hand the challenge of starting over, after living in hiding with her daughter to escape an abusive situation.

2022 Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards

Wed, 23 Nov 2022

On 1 November 2022, 9 projects were recognised for their contribution to the prevention of crime and violence in Australian communities. The winners were presented with their awards at a ceremony in Canberra by the Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury.

NRS Won - Australian Women's Small Business Champion Awards 2022

Sun, 12 Nov 2022

Nepean Regional Security from Penrith has been named the Champion Services at the inaugural Australian Women's Small Business Champion Gala Dinner and Award Ceremony.

What can we expect from Australia's first domestic violence commissioner Micaela Cronin?

Tue, 8 Nov 2022

The new domestic, family, and sexual violence commissioner will use her second week in the role to visit Alice Springs and Darwin in the Northern Territory to hear from women and children who have experienced abuse.

Men have a 'powerful role' in stopping violence against women and it starts with 'calling out their mates'

Sat, 29 Oct 2022

Men can make a powerful difference by speaking up if they notice their friends behaving in a derogatory way towards women, according to a leading researcher. Queensland University of Technology professor Michael Flood said some men may not realise the comfort their friends have with derogatory behaviour. 

Micaela Cronin a former social worker named the new domestic violence commissioner

Thur, 27 Oct 2022

The federal government has appointed a former social worker with experience leading homelessness and human rights organisations as Australia's first Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner after dumping the Coalition's pick earlier this year.

Governments release joint strategy seeking to end violence against women and children within a generation

Mon, 17 Oct 2022

Federal, state and territory governments have pledged to end violence against women and children in Australia within "one generation", although it is unclear if additional funding will be committed in next week's budget to support the ambitious goal.

COVID-19 mandatory isolation is lifting. How can I best protect myself against infection?

Thur, 13 Oct 2022

Australia's clocked a total of more than 10 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There's plenty of virus still circulating too, with thousands of cases added to the tally each week and still more likely slipping under the radar.

Alcohol had become my security blanket. Quitting drinking has changed my life.

Fri, 7 Oct 2022

Sophie Scott says drinking had become the opposite of the life she was trying to live​​​​​​.

Push to give sexual assault complainants ‘complete immunity’ from defamation suits

Mon, 3 Oct 2022

Sexual assault and harassment complainants would have an immunity against being sued for defamation over reports to police and other authorities under a proposal being considered nationally.

Questions raised about NSW Minister for Women's Safety's understanding of need for Illawarra trauma recovery centre

Fri, 26 Aug 2022

Campaigners for an Australian-first trauma recovery centre in the Illawarra region say they are astonished at the New South Wales Minister for Women's Safety Natalie Ward's excuse for not funding the centre.

Sexual assaults are at an all-time high. Why talking to your child about abuse is so important

Sat, 20 Aug 2022

Kelly Humphries was just eight years old when her Uncle Robert sexually abused her. When she was about 12 her mother asked if he had ever touched her. Her response was no.

Signs of domestic abuse trigger 'are you safe at home' question from concerned parent

Tue, 10 May 2022

At first it was just little things that made Susan* suspect there were issues in her daughter's relationship. Jennifer's* partner was often missing at important family occasions like Christmas.

How colonialism is a major cause of domestic abuse against women around the world

Mon, 25 April 2022

One in three women around the world will experience violence from an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime. That is a shocking figure... Via The Conversation

How does preferential voting work in Australia?

Fri, 22 April 2022

Australians are preparing to head to the polls to decide which party will run the country for the next three years. 

To do this, the election uses a preferential voting system for the House of Representatives (the lower house) and the Senate (the upper house).

Domestic violence survivor to run 1,100km from Broken Hill to Melbourne to raise awareness

Fri, 15 April 2022

Sandy Suckling has run all over the world but didn't always have a passion for running.

As a domestic violence survivor, she has used running as an escape, a distraction, and eventually as a way to slowly heal from her trauma.

Women's Health Centres across NSW request $1m each in state budget in order to meet demand

Tue, 15 March 2022

The 21 Women's Health Centres across New South Wales have come together to call on the state government to increase their funding as the demand for services skyrockets. Via ABC

Prime Minister's department takes down 'phallic' Women's Network logo after criticism

Tue, 15 March 2022

The federal government has removed a widely-mocked logo for the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet's (PM&C) Women's Network after it was criticised for its "phallic" appearance. Via ABC

Gender Pay Gap Bot calls out brands tweeting about International Women's Day while paying women less than men

Fri, 11 March 2022

Striking fear into the hearts of CEOs, a lowly Twitter bot exposing corporate hypocrisy left a trail of carnage through this year's International Women's Day. Via ABC

'Vượt ra khỏi giới hạn': Thúc đẩy trung tâm phục hồi chấn thương do bạo lực gia đình dành cho phụ nữ phát triển

T6 ngày 10 tháng 12 năm 2021

Sự ra mắt của một báo cáo vào một trung tâm phục hồi chấn thương cho phụ nữ tại Trung tâm Sức khỏe Phụ nữ Illawarra. Qua ABC News

Consent education to be added to Australian school curriculum from next year

Thurs 17 Feb 2022

Education on consent will be made mandatory in all Australian schools, after state and federal ministers unanimously agreed. Via ABC.

Ra mắt nền tảng kỹ thuật số đột phá cho người chuyển giới sống ở NSW

21 tháng 3 năm 2021

Viết bởi David Alexander, ACON Media and Communication.
Qua ACON

What are pronouns and why are they important?

Tues 25 May 2021 

It is important to respect people's pronouns. You can't always know what someone's pronouns are by looking at them. Via Minus18.

Marilyn Monroe is a Feminist Icon

Sun 23 May 2021 

But the male patriarchy saw her as nothing more than a sex icon

Cách giữ an toàn và giúp ngăn chặn sự lây lan của COVID
 

Cập nhật lần cuối: ngày 15 tháng 12 năm 2021

Thực hiện các bước để giữ sức khỏe và an toàn, đồng thời giúp ngăn chặn sự lây lan của COVID-19.
Qua Chính phủ NSW

'Moving beyond triage': Push for women's domestic violence trauma recovery centre grows

Fri 10 Dec 2021

The launch of a report into a women's trauma recovery centre at the Illawarra Women's Health Centre. Via ABC News

Úc có thể trở thành quốc gia đầu tiên loại bỏ ung thư cổ tử cung? Các chuyên gia nói rằng nó có thể

Thứ 4 ngày 17 tháng 11 năm 2021

Bởi Nhóm Báo cáo Chuyên gia của  Penny Timms  và  Mary Lloyd .
Qua ABC

Chính phủ liên bang bổ nhiệm Ủy ban gia đình, gia đình và bạo lực tình dục

Thứ 4 ngày 24 tháng 11 năm 2021

Chính phủ Liên bang sẽ thành lập Ủy ban Bạo lực Gia đình, Gia đình và Tình dục để đảm bảo đạt được những cải tiến "thực sự và hữu hình" theo Kế hoạch Quốc gia tiếp theo nhằm chấm dứt bạo lực đối với phụ nữ và trẻ em.

Respect @ Work: Báo cáo điều tra quốc gia về quấy rối tình dục (2020)
 

Ngày 5 tháng 3 năm 2020

Báo cáo đầy đủ và lời nói đầu từ Ủy viên Phân biệt Giới tính, Kate Jenkins.
Qua Ủy ban Nhân quyền Úc 

Bạn có thực sự cần thụ tinh ống nghiệm không? Một công cụ trực tuyến mới có thể giúp bạn cân nhắc các lựa chọn của mình

CN ngày 3 tháng 2 năm 2020

Biết khi nào nên đi theo con đường thụ tinh ống nghiệm có thể là một quyết định khó khăn. Một hướng dẫn trực tuyến mới hiện có thể ước tính cơ hội thụ thai của bạn có và không cần điều trị.  Qua SBS News

Phá thai được xác định ở NSW khi dự luật gây tranh cãi được thông qua cuộc bỏ phiếu cuối cùng
 

Thur 26 thg 9, 2019  

Việc phá thai đã được hủy bỏ ở NSW sau một cuộc bỏ phiếu cuối cùng ở Hạ viện. 
Qua ABC News