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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
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Improving contraceptive knowledge among young women from rural and remote areas of Australia is the focus of a study by the SPHERE Centre of Research Excellence at Monash University. Women living in rural and remote areas of Australia are 1.4 times more likely to experience an unintended pregnancy than those living in urban areas, and … Continued
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay–BUSINESS WIRE– UN Tourism and Paraguay’s Ministry of Tourism present a joint report on the role of women in the regional tourism sector. The study is presented in the lead-up to the 1st Regional Conference on Women’s Empowerment in Tourism in Latin America and the Caribbean, held in Asunción, Paraguay, on October 21 and … Continued
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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
