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Engineering students unite to rescue the planet Gondwana

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  Monash University Malaysia has achieved a landmark victory, outshining teams from Australia, Malaysia, and New Zealand to win the 2024 Warman Design and Build Competition. Held on October 26-27, the event saw Monash University Malaysia make history as the first team from their campus to capture the title.  Acting Engineers Australia Chief Engineer Bernadette … Continued

Improving the care of mothers between pregnancies

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Some Australian mothers regard navigating their personal health care in between pregnancies as confusing, inconsistent, and hard to access, new research by a Monash University-led team has found. The focus of consultations between pregnancies is mostly on babies and children, while the health needs of mothers can be neglected with potentially negative consequences for women … Continued

Empowering Women with Disabilities: New Project Tackles Body Image Issues

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Women with disabilities face unique challenges regarding body image and the My Body My Voice Project reveals new research to address these challenges. Kit McMahon CEO, WHISE explains, “Body dissatisfaction is a universal experience, and for women with disabilities, these challenges can be compounded by ableism, inaccessibility, and lack of representation in media. This project … Continued

Zing Wellbeing Podcast Reveals Crucial Insights on Menopause Management, the role of Testosterone and the Truth Behind HRT Shortages

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Sydney, Australia – In the latest episode of the Zing Wellbeing Podcast, hosted by Rhian Allen, listeners are treated to an enlightening conversation with Dr. Ceri Cashell, a Sydney GP with a special interest in women’s health, including hormones and menopause. The episode delves into critical topics surrounding menopause management, including the potential use of … Continued

Breaking Barriers: How Women Are Leading a Quiet Revolution in the Australian Construction Industry

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Sydney, Australia – October 2024: Australia’s construction industry, long dominated by men, is undergoing a quiet revolution. According to Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ), female participation reached a record high in May 2024, but women still represent only 17% of the workforce and just 5% in construction trades. As the country grapples with skilled labour shortages, … Continued

How authenticity can help you cope with Christmas chaos

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With less than two months until Christmas, many are bracing themselves for the stress and chaos of the festive season, which can lead to overwhelm as people try to squeeze every bit of Christmas magic, socialising, work deadlines and family commitments into the last few weeks of the year. Author Kat John says authenticity can … Continued

Polycystic ovary syndrome needs better management: study

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Lifestyle management in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) needs to reduce weight stigma, because for some people living with it, overly focusing on weight loss can negatively impact their mental health and wellbeing, a Monash University-led systematic review has found.    Published in Obesity Reviews, the research review found weight stigma was a barrier to women … Continued

Monash Expert: World Teachers’ Day

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World Teachers’ Day is celebrated each year on 25 October to show appreciation for the teachers who play such a pivotal role in the lives of our children. With the profession facing increasing pressure from budget cuts, burgeoning workloads, and growing instances of abuse and harassment from students and parents, appreciation and respect could go … Continued