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Schools need standards to support students after harm

Schools need standards to support students after harm

Australia's education ministers are being called on to create national standards for schools to support young victim-survivors who experience sexual harm.

System silos are harming sexual abuse survivors

System silos are harming sexual abuse survivors

System silos are harming sexual abuse survivors

System silos are harming sexual abuse survivors

Regulators are pushing for urgent systemic change, as Australia's sexual violence commissioner warns that a lack of coordination is hurting victims.

Strangulation support 'grinding to a halt' amid uptick

Strangulation support 'grinding to a halt' amid uptick

Strangulation support 'grinding to a halt' amid uptick

Strangulation support 'grinding to a halt' amid uptick

A gathering of international and local advocates, experts and policymakers has discussed non-fatal strangulation and sexual violence against older women.

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Workplace redesign needed for caregiver gender equality

Workplace redesign needed for caregiver gender equality

Jobs need to be redesigned to accommodate shared caregiving to bring Australia closer to achieving gender equality, a coalition of leaders says.

Resource hub to keep children safe from sexual harm

Resource hub to keep children safe from sexual harm

A hub supporting young people's sexual safety will equip them, their parents and practitioners with resources to recognise or respond to harmful behaviours.

'I wasn't listened to': mothers detail birth trauma

'I wasn't listened to': mothers detail birth trauma

“I felt like it was my fault”: Women bare their souls to a health probe, detailing how a lack of compassionate care and ignored pleas led to birth trauma.

Liberal booed as candidates make gender equality pitch

Liberal booed as candidates make gender equality pitch

A Liberal received boos when asked about her party's plans to repeal a state's landmark treaty, as candidates gathered to discuss gender equality.

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Female politicians bridge divide to unite against abuse

Female politicians bridge divide to unite against abuse

Female politicians bridge divide to unite against abuse

Female politicians bridge divide to unite against abuse

Women MPs and senators are coming together from across the political spectrum to form a network in the face of rising abuse towards females in office.

Deceptive practices behind childlike sex dolls online

Deceptive practices behind childlike sex dolls online

Deceptive practices behind childlike sex dolls online

Deceptive practices behind childlike sex dolls online

Sellers are using deceptive practices to advertise childlike sex dolls on Amazon, with activists launching a petition after finding 100 listings this year.

Abuse of women MPs 'supercharged' by social media

Abuse of women MPs 'supercharged' by social media

Abuse of women MPs 'supercharged' by social media

Abuse of women MPs 'supercharged' by social media

MPs from across the political divide have paid tribute to Helen Haines as the independent recovers in hospital from an alleged attack outside her office.

Fast treatment for urinary infections and birth control

Fast treatment for urinary infections and birth control

Fast treatment for urinary infections and birth control

Fast treatment for urinary infections and birth control

Access to subsidised treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections and hormonal contraceptives will be expanded.

Helen Haines' condition has improved, hospital says

Helen Haines' condition has improved, hospital says

Helen Haines' condition has improved, hospital says

Helen Haines' condition has improved, hospital says

Federal MP Helen Haines' condition has improved, a hospital says, after she was critically injured when a car struck her outside her electoral office.

Mums seek help seven times before psychosis diagnosis

Mums seek help seven times before psychosis diagnosis

Mums seek help seven times before psychosis diagnosis

Mums seek help seven times before psychosis diagnosis

An Australian-first study has found mothers with postnatal psychosis contacted health services an average of seven times before getting the care they needed.

'What would Helen do?': MPs vow to keep turning up

'What would Helen do?': MPs vow to keep turning up

'What would Helen do?': MPs vow to keep turning up

'What would Helen do?': MPs vow to keep turning up

Crossbench women across Australia are united in their plan to keep showing up for their communities, despite an alleged violent attack on their colleague.

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Work pregnancy discrimination 'widespread' in Australia

Pregnant women face 'sham' redundancies, diminished duties when returning to work and refusal of flexible work arrangements, the human rights commission found.

Liberals match free abortion care state election pledge

Free abortion care in Victoria has bipartisan support after the opposition matched Labor’s election pledge just hours after it was announced.

'Despicable betrayal': ADF member questioned on device

All bathrooms on naval vessels will be audited after a video recording device was discovered in female showers onboard HMAS Leeuwin.

Teens 'begging' for endometriosis support, guidelines

An Australian-led study has called for international guidelines on endometriosis treatment after a global analysis found many countries have none.

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New help so dads don't silently grieve pregnancy loss

Fathers often suffer silently as they are busy supporting their partner through pregnancy loss, but a new dad's circle has been created to help them grieve.

Violence and sexual harm of Australian children rising

A national abuse crisis is brewing, with a study showing a new generation of boys and girls are becoming victims of physical violence and sexual harm.

Gender equality moving backwards for female executives

Women are facing growing opposition to gender equality within Australia's largest companies, as the number of female executives declines.

Women continue to face an 'uneven' pathway to the top

A new workplace report reveals a stark executive gender gap, as rising female promotions flatten out before reaching the chief executive level.

Payday looms for undervalued Aussie workers

The federal government has announced a substantial payout to workers in the health, disability and community service sectors.

Labor urged to axe faith school bill exemption

Advocates have welcomed an independent MP's bill to amend laws that allow religious schools to sack teachers or expel students over marital status or sexuality.

'Good flex' work may hold key to gender equality

Giving workers more flexibility over their hours will help employers retain skilled people and could lead to greater gender equality.

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