News & Views There is overwhelming gender bias in the NDIS – and the review doesn’t address it Women are under-represented as NDIS participants and over-represented as carers. But the NDIS review did not address it.
Women's Health News There have been some big wins in women’s health this year. Here’s a recap Here’s a look back at some new developments into women’s health research in 2023 and what they could mean for the future.
Women's Health News ‘Doctors completely dismissed her symptoms’: Ged Kearney on the reboot required in women’s health Women’s health is a conversation that needs greater attention from everyone, including those who can make policy changes.
News & Views Lucy Letby: it is not being ‘beige’, ‘average’ or ‘normal’ that makes her crimes so hard to understand Letby was sentenced to whole life imprisonment for the murders of seven babies carried out while she worked at an English hospital.
News & Views Major change to Walkley Awards to address gender biases in media The Walkley Foundation will only consider women nominees for this year’s Walkley Award for Outstanding Contribution to Journalism.
News & Views Mars reaches gender parity in advertising with transparent marketing strategy Confectionery manufacturer Mars is proving that transparency and accountability for gender equality targets is a smart business decision.
News & Views Promotions are lacking for women in financial services due to bias: Research Women in the Australian financial services sector are under-represented in promotions due to systemic gender bias, according to new research.
News & Views New AI tool calls out gender bias in classic fairy tales A new AI-tool is explicitly exposing the severe gender biases that exist in fairytales such as Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty.
News & Views Dads and parental leave: New survey backs idea it can reduce sexist attitudes Parental leave for fathers has the power to decrease sexist attitudes and gender bias, according to a new research.
Uncategorised From age 5 to 42: All the BS things I’ve been told as a woman Each year, a new sexist stereotype to internalise… Jacqui McCallum reflects on what it’s like growing up female.
Employers Can’t get talent? Stop overlooking mums, grads and older Australians For anyone hiring talent in our current climate, it is the ultimate test. It doesn’t have to be so hard. There are smart options, right under our nose.
News & Views We need to address gender bias in medical research peer review Peer review is in part contributing to the ongoing gendered impacts on grant success and funding outcomes for women.
