The Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) has released a list of 99 organisations on its 2008 EOWA Employer of Choice for Women list. With the introduction of six new prerequisites, including a minimum of 6 weeks paid maternity leave after 12 months of service; the ability for female […]
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99 Australian Businesses recognised as working for women
Posted on 06 January 2009.
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Baby concierge service for busy working mums
Posted on 03 January 2009.
Baby Concierge is a complete planning and consultation service for new and expectant parents. Regardless of what stage you are at; newly pregnant, about to give birth, just arrived home from hospital or considering going back to work, Baby Concierge will take the stress out of all your pregnancy and baby […]
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Gynaecological Awareness Information Network (GAIN)
Posted on 03 January 2009.
Gynaecological Awareness Information Network (GAIN) is a not for profit organisation driving awareness and education on gynaecological health matters.Gain Aims to assist women to find the information they need to make the ‘right’ health choices for them and to provide support as they face these challenges, encourage healthcare professionals to be […]
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New York Times column focuses on equality
Posted on 03 January 2009.
Renowned journalist Bob Herbert of the New York Times, has penned an “about time” column titled “Politics and Misogyny,” highlighting various forms of violations of women’s rights in the United States, including violence and sex trafficking, and demands that the presidential campaigns address women’s rights issues in a more concerted manner. Click here to read the ‘Politics […]
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Pink Ribbon Day for breast cancer research – the fourth Monday in October
Posted on 03 January 2009.
Recent Australian cancer survival data demonstrates continuing progress against breast cancer. Breast cancer five-year relative survival has increased from 72 per cent in 1982-1986 to 88 per cent in 1998-2004. However, much more remains to be done.The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is the only Australian not-for-profit organisation funding research into the […]
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Support Cancer Council with a girls night in
Posted on 03 January 2009.
Girls Night In was launched nationally in 2005 to raise funds for women’s cancers including breast and gynaecological cancers. Since 2005, over 22,000 Girls Night In events have been held which have raised over $12 million in total. Girls Night In is a national initiative of the Cancer Council […]
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