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Australia’s fertility rate during the baby boom years were remarkably higher than it is today. The peak of this rate was 3.55 babies per women in 1961. According to the Australian Institute of Family Studies, the total fertility rate fell sharply after the contraceptive pill became available in 1961. The fertility rate had a steep …
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A new research from LaTrobe University highlights the struggles rural and regional victim survivors face. The study, conducted along with the Centre Against Sexual Violence Central Victoria, shows how rural and regional women are revictimised, and why the numbers in these areas are higher. If the content of this story brings any concern to you, …
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Recent studies from the University of South Australia found the media, sponsors, funding bodies and marketers make it very difficult for AFL sportswomen to get exposure and financial backing. The research indicated the support for the AFLW remains low, meaning fewer opportunities to showcase the sport and further engage the public. There’s been close to …
Women with diverse backgrounds are still underrepresented across all levels of government in Australian politics. However, a program offered by the Queensland University of Technology has proven successful in its efforts to address the gap. At Queensland’s last local government election, thirteen of the program’s graduates won seats. Image: Cr. Faraj, 22, is the only …
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March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a common inflammatory disease affecting nearly 1 million Australians. According to the Federal government, Endometriosis costs the nation around 9.7 billion dollars annually. On average, it takes approximately 7 years to get officially diagnosed with the condition. Image: Image Credit: Pexels/ Nadezhda Moryak Produced By: Eduardo Jordan, and Diana Rankine …
Gender equality has been long fought for in Australia, however, the achievements of the community have not always been shown in politics. Despite women making up just over half of the country’s population, representation in federal, state and local governments continues to fall short. Image: Photo by Marcus Reubenstein on Unsplash Produced By: …
According to the World Health Organisation one in three women worldwide experience physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime, mostly by an intimate partner. But how is this issue reflected in media reporting in the Global North and Global South? Dr Andrea Baker – Senior Lecturer in Journalism at Monash University, says women located in …
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The Victorian government has announced Victorians using pads and tampons will have access for free across the state. Women’s health advocates welcome the proposal, saying it will reduce the period poverty, which has grown thanks to the cost of living. Image: Image supplied by the Women’s Health Services Network Produced By: Eduardo Jordan Featured In …
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