Some interesting and varied news crossing our virtual desks this week, which has made for great rugged-up-reading, as the weather turned cold in our Southern States…
Making the news in Australia this week:
- The YWCA has shared the CEDAW Report: Doing better for women in Australia
- In Victoria, an anti-bullying campaign will be launched in schools next term
- New research on attitudes to sexual harrassment
- Libby Lloyd and Heather Nancarrow offer some context and insight on the ADFA news that made headlines this week
- A media release from the Minister for the Status of Women highlights Australian hip hop artists calling for respect in relationships
- Another media release from the Minister’s office told us more about Industry and Government working together to boost the number of women in science and engineering
- The Sex Discrimination Commissioner will be leading a review on the ADFA and the ADF – learn more here
- The Australian Federation of Medical Women has published it’s latest newsletter
Current Vacancies
- Genderlinks, a Southern African NGO, seeks a Director of Programmes
- ?Quantum Support Services are seeking a Family Violence Support Worker
Don’t forget, there is still plenty of time to register for the below events
- The Australian Women Educators’ White Ribbon Day Everyday
- The 2nd World Conference of Women’s Shelters
- The Mount Gambier Conference United Against Domestic Violence