Women – 2SEA Southern Community Radio Sapphire Coast NSW

Young women share powerful stories onstage in ‘Stories of Our Sisters’

A group of young, diverse women are bringing their stories to the stage in Stories of Our Sisters, a spoken word showcase created by Queensland community organisation Ethni. After six months of workshops, seven emerging poets share powerful pieces about identity, belonging and survival, guided by award-winning mentor Huda the Goddess. Image: Image: ‘Stories of …

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Australia grants Iranian Soccer players Asylum

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Five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team have been granted humanitarian visas while in Australia. The decision follows concerns the players could face serious safety risks if they were forced to return to Iran. The Refugee Council of Australia says the move highlights the importance of Australia’s protection visa system, which allows people already …

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Empowering middle aged homeless women with homes

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Women over 55 are experiencing homelessness, according to the 2021 Census. According to a report released by Housing for the Aged Action Group and Social Ventures Australia, most women experiencing homelessness have never been homeless before. Older women often try to seek temporary shelters with friends or relatives, live in their car, or even endure …

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‘Bystanders’ against violence in organisations critical

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This year’s Women of the World Festival was celebrated in Gladstone, about 540 kilometres north of Brisbane, showcasing workshops and stories from local women. One session focused on how communities can help prevent violence and support others as active bystanders. Director of the Be There Group, Shaan Ross-Smith, told The Wire’s Eduardo Jordan the program …

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Women at double the risk of depression than men: research

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Depression affects around one in six Australians, but women are diagnosed almost twice as often as men. A new international study, led by a research team at QIMR Berghofer in Queensland, has identified biological and genetic differences which may explain this gap. The research, the largest of its kind, analysed data from over 400,000 people worldwide, …

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Global campaign tackles child marriage and girls’ education

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Every three seconds, a girl is forced into child marriage, ending her education and putting her at risk of abuse. Around the world, nearly one in three women and girls face violence, and in developing countries, half of all girls don’t finish primary school. The 1,000 Voices for 1,000 Girls campaign is back ahead of …

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Older women face a retirement crisis: report

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Australia is facing a growing crisis…. more and more older women are heading into retirement with little or no super, and many are living in poverty. A new report from the Super Members Council reveals how life events like divorce, caregiving, and insecure work are leaving women financially vulnerable later in life. Image: Photo by …

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Coercive Control: SA passes new laws to tackle unseen form of Domestic Violence

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This month, South Australia passed laws to criminalise coercive control as a standalone offence, making it the third state to adopt this legislation. Coercive control is an under-reported type of domestic violence where an abuser seeks to control a victim’s behaviour. The state’s laws are set to come in to affect in 2027. Minister for …

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