Women
Welfare concerns for domestic violence victims and the young
New eligibility rules for a variety of welfare payments have concerned advocates, saying it penalises women trying to escape domestic......
Domestic Violence homicide prevention: working in the Murder Business
Some Domestic Violence Action Centre’s and front line workers say they are working in the business of “homicide prevention.” Why,......
Porn and violence against women
More than one woman a week is now dying due to violence. In an attempt to find ways to combat......
Will GST reform end the ‘bloody outrage’?
A New campaign is gaining momentum against the ‘tampon tax’, with Australians asking why sanitary items are charged with 10%......
Feminist pioneer embraces online
Author, journalist and feminist Anne Summers believes the accessibility of the online environment means womens voices and opinions are able......
Midwives push to reduce child and mum death rate
The World Needs Midwives Now More Than Ever – that’s the theme for 2015’s International Day of the Midwife. With......
Red my Lips campaign raises awareness around sexual assault
A New South Wales Mayor has apologised after sparking outrage for cautioning women not to walk alone at night following......
‘We Don’t Buy It’ campaign provokes discussion about sex work
In Ireland, a campaign headed by the husband of murdered Melbourne women Jill Meagher, was launched this week. Called ‘prostitution......
Australians mentor women to lead in South East Asia
Women leaders in Australia are a bit thin on the ground, but there are similar problems throughout the south east......
Income management card could make life hell for women
In a bid to combat domestic violence, welfare recipients will be given a Healthy Welfare card to stop spending on......