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Online safety

August 12, 2020

International research has identified that women and girls are subjected to very high levels of online abuse simply because they are women.

Need for lactation support highlighted during World Breastfeeding Week

August 06, 2020

The World Health Organization and United Nations Children’s Fund have called on governments to protect and promote women’s access to skilled breastfeeding counselling, which is a critical component of breastfeeding support.

Menopause can lead to discrimination

May 21, 2020

Going through menopause while working can be difficult. Menopause typically occurs for women between 45-55 years of age and is often preceded by peri-menopause.

Make your voice heard on family and domestic violence

March 18, 2020

In response to the recent horrific murders of Hannah Clarke and her three children in Queensland in February, many people are questioning how this can happen.

Sexual harassment pervasive in Australian workplaces

March 12, 2020

A national inquiry has found that sexual harassment in Australian workplaces is “widespread and pervasive” and equally shocking is the “gendered and intersectional nature of workplace sexual harassment”.

Maternity leave in schools

March 06, 2020

People use the term “maternity leave” to refer to a range of rights and entitlements related to pregnancy. However, those entitlements can vary depending on the nature of employment.

Union campaigning is a time investment worth your while

February 11, 2020

In keeping with the idea that you should give your time to the things that make the biggest difference, devote some of your time to participating in Federation activities, says member activist Guv Johal

Members campaign for crucial leave provision for all workers

December 18, 2019

The We Won’t Wait domestic violence campaign continues to lobby for paid family and domestic violence (FDV) leave included in the National Employment Standards.

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